Across the River and Into the Trees Christian Review

Across the River and Into the Trees Christian Review

Some films aren’t meant to be consumed quickly. They linger, they simmer, and they ask something more from you as a viewer. Across the River and Into the Trees, based on Hemingway’s lesser-known novel, is one of those films. It’s the kind of story that pulls you into its world slowly, like the soft, steady…

The Underground Railroad Christian Review

The Underground Railroad Christian Review

Stories of American slavery have been told so many times and in so many ways that sometimes, unfortunately, they start to blend into each other—another tragedy in a long line of tragedies, another tale of nameless, faceless suffering. But The Underground Railroad, both in Colson Whitehead’s novel and its adaptation by Barry Jenkins, takes a…

Battleship Potemkin Christian Review

Battleship Potemkin Christian Review

When discussing Battleship Potemkin, the iconic 1925 silent film directed by Sergei Eisenstein, there’s no question about its cinematic legacy. It’s lauded as one of the most influential films of all time, a masterpiece of montage and visual storytelling. To watch it is to engage with a foundational piece of film history, the blueprint for…

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Christian Review

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare Christian Review

Oh, gather round, friends! Let me share with you the tale of “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” a cinematic journey into the heart of World War II’s hidden battles. This film, dear ones, dives deep into the shadows where heroes walk in silence, fighting a war within a war. As a person of faith, let…

The Zone of Interest Christian Review

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…