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ReviewsDoes the sequel to The Shack live up to the hype?
Return to the Shack is the long awaited follow up to the runaway bestseller which broke records and caused theological controversy. But can William Paul Young’s new title live up to the huge expectations? Our reviewer finds out
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Magazine FeaturesThe Odyssey: Why Christopher Nolan’s surprisingly Christian epic will preach
Christopher Nolan’s latest blockbuster is a cinematic epic of monsters, battles and astonishing spectacle. But beneath it all are powerful themes of sin, sacrifice, redemption and a kingdom waiting for its king to return. Martin Saunders explores why The Odyssey has so much to say to Christians today
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ReviewsHoly Days is neither dramatic nor funny
This tale of three elderly nuns trying to save their convent falls flat as both comedy and drama, says our reviewer. And why do filmmakers keep assuming nuns are intrinsically funny?
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ReviewsDisclosure Day: A religiously thoughtful film from one of cinema’s greatest storytellers
If it turned out tomorrow that aliens were real, how would it impact your faith? This much anticipated sci-fi thriller from Steven Spielberg examines the big questions of truth and knowledge, says our reviewer
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OpinionWhy I won’t be watching The Chosen
The Chosen has become a global and record-breaking phenomenon, drawing millions to its cinematic retelling of the life of Jesus. But for all the show’s impressive production values and popularity, Christian and sitcom writer James Cary says he won’t be watching. He explains why
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ReviewsWhy, as a Christian, I’m conflicted about Wicked: For Good
Wicked: For Good has sparked controversy among Christians over its spell-casting and sexual content. Despite the concerns, Rebecca Chapman chose to watch it with her son - and found positive as well as more concerning themes along the way
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ReviewsThe Choral: Religion jostles for space in Alan Bennett’s overstuffed wartime drama
Alan Bennett’s latest film follows a Yorkshire choral society struggling to survive during the first world war. The Choral attempts to show that music and art can heal a broken soul, says Giles Gough, but it’s attempt to address class, gender and religion leaves important themes underdeveloped
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ReviewsFaithless: The story behind Bruce Springsteen’s soundtrack to a lost ‘spiritual western’
Maddy Fry reveals the untold story behind Bruce Springsteen’s mysterious soundtrack Faithless, written for an unmade Martin Scorsese film about a Catholic nun and an outlaw
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OpinionNicholas Cage is starring in this ‘biblical horror’. I won’t be watching it
The Carpenter’s Son is based on the apocryphal Infancy Gospel of Thomas. Sam Hailes is breaking his usual rule of not getting worked up about films. This one feels like a deliberate provocation, he says
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Reviews2073: This chilling glimpse of the future demands a Christian response
Asif Kapadia’s latest film blends dystopian fiction with chillingly real archive footage to portray a future shaped by authoritarianism, climate catastrophe and tech tyranny. But in a world that already feels on the brink, is 2073 a wake-up call - or a cause for despair?
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ReviewsThe Gospel is owed great filmmaking — The King of Kings delivers
Faith-based filmmaking is often a choice between maintaining the integrity of message and the quality and focus on artistry. Yet Angel Studios’ The King of Kings, defies this dilemma, says Max Avard. This ambitious animation of the four Gospels proves there doesn’t need to be a trade off
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ReviewsBonhoeffer: This provocative biopic is a warning to Christians
Bonhoeffer isn’t a nice story about someone standing up for their faith. It’s a warning to all Christians not to tie themselves to any one political identity, says our reviewer
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ReviewsConclave: This enthralling papal thriller is a must-watch
Ralph Fiennes captivates as a cardinal thrust into the fierce politics of the Vatican, says our reviewer
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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
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ReviewsOne Life: A heartwrenching true story of the man who rescued children from the Holocaust
The baptised Anglican, Nicholas Winton, rescued hundreds of Jewish children from the concentration camps. A new film pays tribute to his life
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ReviewsBeyond Utopia: Watch how a pastor is helping people escape from North Korea
A new documentary tells the story of Pastor Kim, who is helping North Koreans escape the totalitarian dictatorship. Megan Titley went to see it
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ReviewsSound of Freedom: This Christian film on child trafficking has become a weapon of the culture wars
The controversy and commentary around Sound of Freedom threatens to overshadow the important issues it raises. It’s the most perplexing cinema release of our times, says Nathanael Smith
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Magazine FeaturesBarbenheimer: Two brilliant films Christians need to be engaging with
Barbenheimer is a cinematic phenomenon. Jonty Langley has watched both Barbie and Oppenheimer, and reckons they each have something profound to say, both to the Church and to our searching culture
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ReviewsRedeeming Love: A beautiful retelling of Hosea…but you might miss the message
Jennie Pollock reviews one of the most hotly anticipated Christian films of the year
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ReviewsThor 4: Fast, funny, forgettable...and deeply theological
Thor: Love and Thunder is all about trying to beat death in the face of an uncaring universe.
