So, there’s this series called “Shōgun,” right? It’s like stepping into a time machine and landing smack dab in the 17th century, right in the heart of Japan. You’ve got this British guy, John Blackthorne, who’s basically a fish out of water. He’s sailing along, minding his own business, when bam! He finds himself in…
So, let’s talk about “Oppenheimer.” It’s this movie that dives deep into the whole shebang of atomic bombs and the dude behind them, J. Robert Oppenheimer. You know, the brainy scientist guy who was all wrapped up in creating a bomb so powerful it changed the course of history. A Journey Through Time The movie…
“The Crown,” Netflix’s series detailing Queen Elizabeth II’s life and Britain’s pivotal moments in the 20th century, is quite an interesting read, most especially when considered within a Christian perspective. It divests center and front into the personal struggles and public challenges that belong to Queen Elizabeth II, a very young monarch called to lead…
“Band of Brothers” is more than a war story; it is a portrait of the heart and mind of men Co-written by historian Stephen Ambrose and HBO Films, this miniseries tells the story of Easy Company, 101st Airborne Division paratroopers from training through to the end of the war. It’s a tale that grabs your…
The Patriot is a very strong film due to the characterization of Benjamin Martin, a gutted man by his past amidst the turbulent backdrop of the War of American Independence. Directed by Roland Emmerich, the movie opens where Benjamin is living on his South Carolina farm, away from the horrors of war, portrayed by Mel…
Let’s dive into “My Lady Jane,” a series that throws history out the window and invites us into a wild, fictional ride through Tudor-era England. It’s based on a novel and it’s now a series on Prime Video, bringing to life Lady Jane Grey’s story in a way that’s more fairy tale than history book….
In grappling with “The Zone of Interest,” a series delving into the heart of Auschwitz and the moral abyss it represents, Christians are confronted with profound challenges. It’s not just a story of historical horror; it’s a mirror reflecting the depths of human depravity and the fragile boundaries between good and evil. Confronting the Banality…
The series adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s novel, “The Sympathizer,” open their doors onto the chaotic post-Vietnam War era, in which the complications of clashing identities test allegiances. His novel, now a series, offers a deep investigation into the mind of the protagonist, the Captain, who faces severe political and personal turmoil around the globe….
Based on Heather Morris’ novel, The Tattooist of Auschwitz is vivid testimony to the horrifying experience that befell Lale Sokolov, a Jewish prisoner who became the tattooist tasked with the tattooing of fellow inmates at Auschwitz-Birkenau in World War II. It is something very poignant, reaching to the deepest depth of human cruelty and the…
“Unfrosted” dives deep into the quirky tale of how Pop-Tarts came to be, set against a backdrop of corporate rivalry and historical remixing. It’s like a wild ride through the imagination, where everything from corporate espionage to exaggerated historical figures gets a humorous spin. As Christians, we appreciate humor and satire, but we also weigh…