When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier, and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier’s former ally, Magneto.
While the final chapter of the X-Men trilogy met with mixed reviews, the overall arc makes for some interesting conversations and the choices made by characters – particularly Wolverine and Rogue – are revealing. In many ways, the trilogy is THEIR story.
We had a chance to unpack the X-Men universe – the comics, the characters, their long history – and then zero in on the particulars of this incarnation at a Film and Theology event in North Seattle…
A review of “Final Destination 3” One of the first images that greets us in James Wong and Glen Morgan’s third “Final” (?) installment is a merry-go-round. a three-fold metaphor for the franchise, the plot,…
When a cure for the mutant gene is announced by a corporation working with the government, the militant Magneto rallies his mutant brotherhood for a decisive strike against Homo sapiens humanity. Charles Xavier and his…
Serenity is the amazing conclusion to Joss Whedon’s cult classic (and short-lived) television series Firefly. Set in the year 2517, the story follows the adventures of the renegade crew of a “Firefly-class” spaceship as they struggle with both…
The story of James Braddock, a supposedly washed up boxer who came back to become a champion and an inspiration in the 1930s, has important narrative themes that I was asked to speak on at…
A review of “Constantine” by James Harleman Starring Keanu Reeves, Rachel Weisz, Shia LaBeaouf, Djimon Hounsou Directed by Francis Lawrence Rated R Ah, Hollywood. While Hollywood often pillages books, television and comic books for film…
After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker falls prey to the Sith Lord’s lies and makes an enemy of the Jedi and those he loves, concluding his journey to the Dark…
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST directed by Mel Gibson Evocative. There has already been so much said regarding the production of Mel Gibson’s film, the subsequent controversy it has evoked, and the cross-denominational support it…
A review of “The Exorcist” by James Harleman Director – William Friedkin Writer – William Peter Blatty Ellen Burstyn – Chris MacNeil Max von Sydow – Father Merrin Jason Miller – Father Damien Karras Linda…