Giles Gough
Giles Gough is a writer based in Manchester and host of the 'God in Film' podcast
ReviewsThe Book of Clarence is not your normal Messiah movie
The Book of Clarence isn’t a Jesus-parody. It’s the tale of a grifter who decides to go into the Messiah business with unexpected consequences. But is it meant to be a comedy or a social commentary? Giles Gough isn’t quite sure
ReviewsDune Part Two is a potent warning against the misuse of religion
Those who dismiss the Dune series as being anti-religious are not looking close enough, says Giles Gough. The epic saga is a lesson in how not to abuse faith and power
ReviewsOppenheimer: A complicated moral conundrum with no easy answers
Christopher Nolan’s most political film to date paints an undeniably bleak picture, says Giles Gough, and asks some impossible ethical questions. Thank God for Christian hope
OpinionThe changing faith of Taylor Swift
While the popstar's references to Christian faith have been infrequent, it may just be possible to trace a journey of deconstruction through her music, says Giles Gough. He reports on the tale of two Taylors
ReviewsHow Indiana Jones can help you talk to your friends about God
As the new Indiana Jones film hits our cinema screens, Giles Gough unpacks the Christian iconography used in the film franchise. It’s a great way to start a conversation about Jesus, he says
ReviewsThe Fabelmans contains some awkward faith moments, but some great life lessons
Steven Spielberg’s latest film is a fictionalised account of his early life. Giles Gough takes a look at the childhood that shaped a Hollywood legend, and the faith themes contained in the movie
ReviewsThe Sandman: The horror-fantasy show that dares to mention God
The Netflix series controversially casts a female Lucifer in a storyline that has echoes of the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Giles Gough explores
ReviewsThis England: Branagh’s Boris shows little Christian integrity. But tell us something we didn’t know
This England follows Boris Johnson’s tumultuous first months as Prime Minister, tracing the impact of the first wave of the Coronavirus pandemic. But what does it tell us about godly leadership, asks Giles Gough?
ReviewsMan of God: this real-life story of a literal saint is a little too holy
Starring Mickey Rourke, Man of God tells the true story of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, exiled unjustly, convicted without trial and slandered without cause. The film is a fascinating insight into the Greek Orthodox Church, says Giles Gough, even if the dialogue could do with some work
OpinionHow Tolkien’s Christian faith influenced The Lord of the Rings
Reported to cost more than £350 million, Amazon’s new series Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is the most expensive TV series ever created. Giles Gough takes a look at how J.R.R Tolkien’s Catholic faith shaped one of the best-selling books of all time
Opinion40 years on, Blade Runner fans are still unearthing hidden meanings. Here’s a Christian interpretation
40 years on from the release of Blade Runner, Giles Gough digs deep into Ridley Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece, in an attempt to discover a Christian message
