They found Krypton! Just in time, too, since we have the new Superman movie, Man of Steel, right around the corner. Last year, astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, working with DC Comics, found a spot in the universe that fits the general parameters for the location of Krypton, Superman's home planet.… [more]
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Joss Whedon’s death-defying graduation speech
Joss Whedon is a bad, bad man. At least, that’s the common phrase fans use to describe him when he breaks their hearts. In projects like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Serenity, Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog and The Avengers, Whedon loves to abruptly kill off beloved characters to force his… [more]
If Wes Anderson adapted the Bible
Thanks to our friends at Christ and Pop Culture, we were alerted to this ingenious Tumblr blog that we had to share: the Wes Anderson Bible. The simple concept matches dialogue from Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums, Moonrise Kingdom and other Anderson films with Sunday School-style illustrations of familiar tales from… [more]
Admiration - and a word of caution - for Angelina Jolie
I thought I was long past being shocked by the beautiful Angelina Jolie. After all, the days of her showing up with vials of blood around her neck or making out with her brother on stage are long past. And certainly I’ve become used to her radical morph from femme… [more]
Why Adele was wise to turn down that book deal
So it seems Adele has turned down a million-dollar book deal. And it seems I have a new literary hero. In an age where it seems everyone and their mother’s neighbors are writing books - often paying to have books self-published - and where, let’s face it, most of us… [more]
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Andre Salles On the topic of Christians attempting satire, the one that springs to mind first is the work of Steve Taylor. On his three full-length albums from the '80s, Taylor unleashed a brilliant, sarcastic and powerful satirical assault on Christian hypocrisy, while keeping his eye on the prize.
The hopeful sincerity of The Onion’s Oscar apology
Erica Schemper Sometimes we just get little glimpses of how God wants things to be in a cultural event. I got glimpses of that in Beyonce's performance, even if she could have covered up more of her body.
Why female empowerment doesn’t have to look like Beyonce
JKana I don't applaud vanity, and I don't condone immodesty, but I do think it's appropriate and edifying for women to feel comfortable in their own skin as they minister to others.
Beyonce’s halftime show and wearing nail polish to preach
pcg If anyone gets the wrong impression about Washington and exalts him to an unhealthy position, I cannot see how it's due to HIS attitude, which at every turn appears to be humble and deferential.
Who cares if Denzel Washington is a Christian?
Theresa Munroe You have to wonder at the amount of pressure some of these people must be under. God bless them. Seriously.
Kristen Stewart and public confessions
obiwen I go to comic conventions and although I don't do cosplay, I enjoy the costumes, and the vibe of the shows. It's a community, and a place of acceptance.
Cosplay and wearing our character