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I love curating lists of movies that point people to quality offerings they may have missed. In a streaming world where the “what to watch?” options are overwhelming, recommendations and curated lists are helpful. To that end, I’ve made many lists over the years: foreign films, documentaries, “Protestant” films, movies about the beauty of resurrection, and more.

Last week I published a new list at TGC—one I’ve been tinkering with for a few months: 50 Most Edifying Films of the 21st Century So Far

The list includes at least one movie from each of the last 25 years, and I intentionally selected movies rated PG-13 or less. These are all films which have stuck with me; movies I will gladly return to and enjoy sharing with others; movies which enriched and edified me in some way. If you love movies, peruse my picks and see which ones you missed when they originally released. Maybe you’ll discover a handful of great films to add to your list.

BRETT MCCRACKEN

Senior Editor

50 Most Edifying Films of the 21st Century So Far

BRETT MCCRACKEN

1.	New Christian music recommendations: The Gospel Coalition, The Gospel Is; Ellie Holcomb, Sing: Spring Songs; Preston Benjamin, Saints & Sinners; Jon Guerra, “Who Is Greatest?” Lecrae and Miles Minnick, “Heaven Sent”; We Are Messengers and Cochren & Co., “A Thousand Times”; Will Carlisle, “You Never Will”; Elias Dummer and Abby Siler, “Holy (Wedding Day)”
2.	If you haven’t already listened to the just-released TGC25 playlist, check it out on Spotify or Apple Music.
3.	House of David has been a hit for Prime Video. It’s been officially renewed for a second season.
4.	“Two Christians Made a Show about Jews. It’s Phenomenal.” by Batya Ungar-Sargon (The Free Press)
5.	Great new book from Rabbit Room Press: An Axe for the Frozen Sea: Conversations with Poets about What Matters Most
6.	“Why Read and Write While the World Burns?” by Suzanne Smith (Miller’s Book Review)
7.	Spot-on analysis by Tyler Braun of how the movie We Live In Time views marriage.
8.	The Severance season 2 finale was remarkable TV. In many ways it reinforced my reading of the show as a vision of hell.
9.	The Netflix limited series Adolescence is worth the buzz. It’s a harrowing but insightful look at parenting boys in today’s world. I hope to write more about it soon.

‘Beast Games’: Family Fun or Mammon Worship?

PATRICK MILLER

Winner Announcement: ‘What Is the Gospel?’ Song and Video Contest

BRETT MCCRACKEN

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