Article on animation & faith written for the MB Herald.
(Honorable Mention Award of Merit, Canadian Church Press 2010)
A close look at the animated film Secret of Kells, art, faith and Celtic history.
Exploring community and storytelling in the music of the Muppets.
The Story and Structure of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal
The deeper meanings behind The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance
My take on Rise of Skywalker, tone poems, and George Lucas' weirdness.
A spiritual commentary on Disney's movie Tangled.
A 30-year appreciation of fountains, faith and Falkor.
Reflections on the sci-fi classic that brought the Heavens and Earth together.
A few musings on love, puppets, and witch hunts.
Conversations
Discussing all things goblins with film critic Jeffrey Overstreet
Jeffrey Overstreet and I discuss the new Jim Henson series
My interview with Disney animator Mark Henn about his work.
My interview with the Leiser Brothers on their live-action/animated feature.
Talking with filmmaker Eric Leiser about his feature film, and Twin Peaks.
Movie Reviews
(For HollywoodJesus.com - Pop Culture from a Spiritual Point of View)
Up
Coraline
Son of Rambow
WALL-E
Sex and the City
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Across the Universe
Imagination
Bridge to Terabithia
Hairspray
The Pixar Story
Ratatouille
