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…
The Spiderwick Chronicles
A review of the film The Spiderwick Chronicles.
A Media Studies Approach to (Not) Noticing God
A look at how the rise of mass media has helped us create alternative 'electronic universes' – worlds where God has no place.
The Golden Compass
A review of the film of Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass.
The Bourne Ultimatum - "Know Thyself"
A review of the film The Bourne Ultimatum.
Whydunit?
Why does crime fiction fascinate so many people? What might this show us about people's concerns today.
Locke: cracks in the foundations
An examination of a life falling apart in the film 'Locke'.
What Would Jesus Tweet?
I write a weekly column for The Dallas Morning News as a contributor to their Texas Faith blog. This week we were asked, "What would Jesus…
The Great Gatsby
A review of the film The Great Gatsby.