Series
Movie Reviews
Thoughtful explorations of how movies raise theological questions and intersect with gospel concerns.
‘Young Washington’ Marks America 250 with Founding Father Origin Story
‘Young Washington’ isn’t a masterpiece, but it depicts the origins of America’s first president in an informative and inspiring way.
Parents Might Like ‘Toy Story 5’ More than Kids Do. That’s OK.
My kids liked ‘Toy Story 5.’ But it was more for me than for them.
‘Masters of the Universe’ and the Longing for Sincerity
‘Absurdity with earnestness’ could be the tagline of metamodern storytelling. ‘Masters of the Universe’ exemplifies this.
‘Disclosure Day’ and Spielberg’s Judeo-Christian Alien Myths
Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi blockbuster finds biblical resonance in alien tropes.
Bargatze’s ‘Breadwinner’ Should Be Funnier
There’s much to commend about ‘The Breadwinner.’ But it’s not the laugh-out-loud enjoyment it had the potential to be.
‘Pressure’: D-Day Drama About the Weather
‘Pressure’ presents a compelling portrait of strong leadership in the crucible moments that define history’s heroes.
25 Edifying Movies to Appreciate America at 250
To mark America 250, here are 25 edifying movies that capture the distinctive textures, history, and common-grace goods of this nation.
Motherhood (and Fatherhood) in 3 Recent Films
Recent films ‘Hamnet,’ ‘Omaha,’ and ‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’ explore the emotions and burdens of parenting.
‘Who’s Bad?’ Moral Evasion in ‘Michael’
‘Michael’ chooses escapism over hard moral questions, box-office success over truth.
Follow the Science . . . to God
New documentary ‘The Story of Everything’ shows why science is increasingly a friend to faith—not a threat.
‘Project Hail Mary’ Offers the Good, Clean, Fun Moviegoers Have Missed
‘Project Hail Mary’ is highly entertaining and refreshingly wholesome. It’s a redemptive story, beautifully told.
‘Solo Mio’ and the Lost Art of Clean Rom-Coms
We need more wholesome, old-fashioned rom-coms that aren’t corny. ‘Solo Mio’ is a step in the right direction.
My Favorite Movies of 2025
Brett McCracken lists his favorite movies and documentaries of 2025—bright spots in an otherwise dark cinematic landscape.
2 Corrupted Christianities in ‘Wake Up Dead Man’
In ‘Wake Up Dead Man,’ Rian Johnson presents a Christianity he hates and a Christianity he appreciates. But neither is the true Christianity.
