Movies/Films

Mighty Macs Movie – Teamwork Works.  The basketball team at tiny Immaculata College – a “pint-sized papal institution” – became an example “for every team that thought they never had a chance” as they played for the national title.  Their story could get you cheering, too.  Rocky meets Sister Act meets Hoosiers.  (Short op-ed)

Courageous Movie Portrays a Different Kind of Courage. Courageous is a fast-paced police drama with heart-pounding action and a spine-tingling surprise in the first three minutes. Good-natured banter and comic mishaps had us laughing, but the movie quickly reveals an introspective side that portends a human drama that challenges norms and will get you thinking.  (Short op-ed by Meg Korpi and Rusty Wright)

Soul Surfer: A thought-provoking film for the whole family.  A 14-foot tiger shark bursts through the waves and tears off 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton’s left arm. Three months later, she’s surfing competitively again.  If you’re looking for inspiration to thrive in tough times, the true story of this determined teen’s triumph over tragedy will knock your socks off.  (Short op-ed by Meg Korpi and Rusty Wright)

Superman Returns: Superhero Still Needed?  Superman has returned.  Bad guys, beware!  Why has the Superman story remained so popular?  What is it about the Man of Steel that captures the public imagination?  Does the world still need a superhero? 

Basic Instinct, Showgirls & God?  Self-described “Hollywood Animal” Joe Eszterhas, the blockbuster screenwriter famous for steamy eroticism and dark thrillers, says God found him and life’s never been better.  (Short op-ed)

Mel Gibson’s Passion Film Ignites Passions.   Is Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ anti-Semitic?  Did Jewish people kill Jesus?  Are all Jewish people guilty of his death?  (Short op-ed)

Da Vinci Code Faith: Who is Jesus, really? Was he a mere mortal – as The Da Vinci Code claims – or something more?  Consider the evidence on this controversial subject and decide for yourself.  (Short op-ed)

Amazing Grace Movie: Lessons for Today’s Politicians.  Can God and politics mix?  Leaders contemplating faith-in-action would do well to look back two centuries to William Wilberforce, the famous British parliamentarian who led a grueling but inspiring twenty-year struggle to outlaw the slave trade.  (Short op-ed)