Back in November of 2019, shortly before the world shut down, a little animated Christmas movie dropped on Netflix without a ton of fanfare. This quiet gem of a movie … Continue reading “Klaus”: The Best Christmas Movie about Grief
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Sympathy for the Grinch
1957’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas is up there with A Christmas Carol and A Visit from St. Nicholas as one of the all-time great Christmas books. (Oh, and the … Continue reading Sympathy for the Grinch
Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
I have a hard time finding Christmas movies I really enjoy, which is why my list of preferred holiday movies hasn’t changed in almost two decades: Muppet Christmas Carol, Nightmare Before … Continue reading Christmas Movie Recommendation: Noelle
Serial Killers: Stigma, Stereotypes, and Mental Health (and also Joker)
He hides under a mask. He wields a chainsaw or knife or claw or hook (and he’s almost always a he for some reason). He might be undead, or he … Continue reading Serial Killers: Stigma, Stereotypes, and Mental Health (and also Joker)
Why Christians Make Great Bad Guys
I recently watched a review of Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar-winning film, The Shape of Water, in which the critic (Bishop Robert Barron) made an interesting statement, “I knew this would win … Continue reading Why Christians Make Great Bad Guys