There’s no denying that Gone with the Wind is one of those films that defines Hollywood history. It’s grand, it’s sweeping, and it’s got that kind of old-school epic quality that few films today even attempt to capture. Released in 1939 and set against the backdrop of the Civil War and Reconstruction, it’s an adaptation…
Few films dance so gracefully between joy and sorrow, intimacy and isolation, like François Truffaut’s Jules and Jim. Released in 1961, this French New Wave classic has a timeless charm that still captivates audiences, even after more than half a century. There’s something magnetic about its storytelling—a deep exploration of love, friendship, and the human…
There’s something truly magical about City Lights. If ever there was a film that could capture the essence of Charlie Chaplin’s talent, it’s this one. Released in 1931, it’s held up as a cinematic treasure, blending slapstick humor with deep, heart-wrenching emotion. But what really makes City Lights stand out for a Christian viewer is…
There’s a certain kind of magic that some films possess—an unexplainable, almost ethereal quality that transcends time, generations, and cultural shifts. And Singin’ in the Rain? It’s soaked in that very magic, overflowing with a kind of joy that’s hard to bottle up. It’s a film that practically begs you to smile, to get caught…
When a film takes you by the hand and quietly leads you into a deep pool of thought, long after you’ve stepped away from the screen, that’s when you know you’ve encountered something special. Krzysztof Kieslowski’s Three Colours: Red, the final chapter in his Three Colours trilogy, does exactly that, immersing you in a subtle,…
You ever notice how some movies just stick with you? Casablanca is one of those. Sure, it’s been called the “greatest film ever made” so many times that the title feels a little stuffy now, but don’t let that fool you. This movie isn’t great because it’s perfect, and it’s certainly not great because of…
You know, there’s something timeless about The Apartment that makes it stick. It’s one of those films that lingers, not just because of the smart dialogue or the way Jack Lemmon plays the everyman like no one else can, but because of what it makes you think about. This isn’t your typical Hollywood feel-good movie….
You might think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is just another martial arts movie—a tale of warriors with flashing swords, flying kicks, and unstoppable energy. You wouldn’t be entirely wrong; the fight scenes are indeed dazzling, the choreography precise like clockwork, yet graceful like a dance. But to call this merely a “martial arts film” is…
There are movies that make you laugh, and then there are movies that stay in your head long after the credits roll, making you question just what it was you found so funny. Some Like It Hot belongs to that second category. Released in 1959 and directed by the legendary Billy Wilder, this film is…
When you sit down to watch Atlantics (2019), Mati Diop’s cinematic debut, you’re not just watching a movie—you’re being pulled into an ocean of mixed genres, deep feelings, and haunting visuals. But how does this film—a blend of ghost stories, love, death, and the modern clash between tradition and progress—sit with a Christian perspective? Let’s…