Philip Pullman’s 'His Dark Materials'
To my mind, one of the main interests of Philip Pullman’s controversial trilogy is not specifically related to the books. It lies in…
Bruce Almighty
What can we learn from the film Bruce Almighty?
The Christian Roots of Freedom and Tolerance
A historical argument for linking the growth of freedom with the development of Christianity.
Maleficent
'Whispers of Redemption' in Maleficent, Disney's makeover of Sleeping Beauty.
Transformational Suffering and The Karate Kid
How can we be transformed through suffering? Surprisingly, the eighties cult film The Karate Kid offers some insights. If you're unfamiliar…
Sherlock Holmes
A review of the recent Sherlock Holmes films and BBC TV series.
Twenty Questions to Consider When Watching a Film
Twenty questions to help us think more carefully about films - or to use in film discussion evenings.
Locke: cracks in the foundations
An examination of a life falling apart in the film 'Locke'.
The Name's Bond
James Bond has been in the spying business for such a long time that he really ought to be up for a long-service award. But the…