A Bookish Christmas Gift Guide

by John Wilson

The purpose of this column is to suggest books (some from 2022, some published earlier) that might appeal to various people on your Christmas gift list.  Continue Reading »

2 Dec 2022

Angels in the Outfield

by John Wilson

Why are we so often embarrassed by the distinctive claims that have been made by Christians since the beginning of the Church? How did we get here? Continue Reading »

17 Jun 2022

The Last Twentieth-Century Film

by Miles Smith

Commitment makes Maverick the oldest and truest type of Naval officer; the oldest and truest type of American; and finally, the oldest and truest type of man. Continue Reading »

14 Jun 2022

Viking Vengeance in The Northman

by Alexi Sargeant

What would happen if a Viking skald were armed with a modern Hollywood budget and set loose to create a film? Probably something quite like The Northman. Continue Reading »

12 May 2022

The Plight of the Millennial Woman

by Veronica Clarke

Once we cease to see demanding relationships as primarily a burden on our liberty, we find that the labor of love is one of life’s greatest pleasures. It allows us to become the best versions of ourselves. Continue Reading »

21 Apr 2022

The Simplicity of Father Stu

by Francis X. Maier

It’s a gift to sit through a religiously-themed film today that leaves no taste of artificial sweetener in the mouth. And that’s why Father Stu should not be missed. Continue Reading »

12 Apr 2022

Batman Beyond Vengeance

by Alexi Sargeant

Despite its noir trappings and deeply dysfunctional Gotham, The Batman shows its protagonist growing in a way few other portrayals have. Continue Reading »

11 Mar 2022

There’s No Place for Us

by Liel Leibovitz

In 1947, the three most exciting Jews in American entertainment got together to plan their first collaboration. Jerome Robbins had struck Broadway box office gold with On the Town three years earlier. The same show proved that Leonard ­Bernstein was as skilled at writing a catchy tune as . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Feb 2022

Encanto and the Benedict Option

by Leah Libresco Sargeant

Any community of refuge, especially a Benedict Option community, must find a way for its members to support one another in moving from fear to courage, scarcity to charity, walls to windows. Continue Reading »

25 Jan 2022

Peter Bogdanovich, the Man Who Knew Too Much

by Peter Tonguette

Throughout his career, Bogdanovich stood apart from his New Hollywood peers, presenting a far milder view of human nature untainted by cynicism. Continue Reading »

12 Jan 2022