The Intersection of Faith and Culture
“True Confession Tuesday”…how’s that for a catchy subheading? Anyway, that’s what you’re getting today, because I have a true confession to make. And, like a Peter Jackson movie, it comes in multiple parts. Part 1: I am not cool. I regard Radiohead with caution. I tolerate the Album Leaf. I actively dislike […]
Famous Christians, fished from obscurity As a friendly American, I really hope that Canadians had access to the 1990s primetime sitcom “Step by Step.” If you didn’t, I’m worried you won’t appreciate that its breakout star, fêted by North American evangelicals for his outspoken affiliation, may now be residing quietly within […]
I was going to title this “Free Music Tuesday,” but that headline lacks in ring, doesn’t it? I should probably save the free music posts for Friday. But I don’t know how long this free spell is going to last on the entire catalogue from this Denver, Co. band, who […]
Here’s our monthly staff playlist, fresh tunes for a fresh start.
Ivan & Alyosha builds their legend, one thoughtful, exuberant pop song at a time. Despite nods from Filter, Spinner and National Public Radio, Ivan & Alyosha retains a thin veil of fashionable obscurity. This is probably due to the band’s patience in building its fan base, anthill-style, from the foundation […]
James Franco stars as Oscar Diggs (Oz) in Disney’s new movie Oz the Great and Powerful. The film represents a prequel to the original Warner Brothers film The Wizard of Oz (1939) starring Judy Garland. I was privileged to view the film with a member of the visual effects team, and without being too […]