One common academic definition of poetry is that which cannot be summarized in prose. American author and theologian Dallas Willard claimed in The Divine Conspiracy that “sometimes important things can be presented in literature or art that cannot be effectively expressed in any other way” Read More …
In 2022, readers of Arts & Faith voted on their Top 25 Movie Musicals. To read an introductory essay on this list and the selection process, click here. To read an appreciation or explanation from a voter, click on the appropriate title. Fiddler on the Read More …
In 2014 Arts & Faith readers voted on their Top 25 Divine Comedies. An introductory essay is still accessible (as of 2022) here. The results were originally cross-posted at both Arts & Faith and Image Journal (which owned the site at that time). To read Read More …
“The rich exist for the sake of the poor,” said St. John Chrysostom, “but the poor exist for the salvation of the rich.” Watching Kelly Reichardt’s First Cow—a tale of survival and friendship about a pioneer and cook (John Magaro) and the Chinese immigrant (Orion Lee) with Read More …
“If you’re too busy chasing the third act, you’ll miss the meaning and message of acts one and two.” – Gretchen Jordan, Rosewood High drama teacher Sometimes in life we are so focused on pursuing our purpose that we forget how to embrace each minute Read More …
Read a full introduction to this curated list in Crux.Click on a link below for an appreciation from one of the voters. Monsieur Vincent The Ox-Bow Incident Diary of a Country Priest Happy Together Les Misérables Of Gods and Men The Elephant Man Frisco Jenny The Read More …
Christians tend to like their redemption arcs clean and their underdogs easy to root for. But much like This is Martin Bonner, Sound of Metal presents a character who resists help. Ruben (Riz Ahmed) at first does not wish to admit that he is losing Read More …
Kirsten Johnson’s moving tribute to her dying father (Dick Johnson) and cinema itself is easily one of the best documentaries of the year. Kirsten admits she is making time capsules to remember her father, but the film also serves as a sharing of careers as she and Read More …
Akira Kurosawa’s entire body of work—from 1943’s brash debut Sanshiro Sugata to 1993’s valedictory Madadayo—challenges viewers to awaken to their responsibility to use their talents unselfishly in a desperate world. 1965’s Red Beard is no exception. Set in feudal Japan, it opens with callow Doctor Read More …