Note: This discussion contains spoilers for Avengers: Age of Ultron; I recommend watching the film first. I come to praise Joss Whedon, not to bury him. There is much to enjoy about Avengers: Age of Ultron, and it touches on a number of themes worthy of further exploration. Astonishing visuals do a lot of narrative heavy lifting; the action choreography reveals a lot about the characters and their relationships. Consequently, the film has plenty of opportunities to share what's on its mind. And apparently, that's … [Read more...] about Science in Review: Playing God
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Movies are Signposts in a Strange Land
May we point to the path, at times narrow and dark, but never without the Light.[i] … [Read more...] about Movies are Signposts in a Strange Land
Common Grace: Where Christianity and Movies Intersect
If the Christian story is true, it is true for all people, places, cultures, and times. … [Read more...] about Common Grace: Where Christianity and Movies Intersect
Our Love of Movies Can Show the Love of God
Our favorite movies tell us who we are and why we are. … [Read more...] about Our Love of Movies Can Show the Love of God
Science Corner: A Vision of Science
Note: This is a spoiler-free comment on Avengers: Age of Ultron. If you have seen any trailers for the film or are at all familiar with the character of Ultron, none of this should be news. Assuming a single weekend doesn't allow for many repeat viewings, roughly 25 million people in the US alone have already seen Avengers: Age of Ultron. It's hard to imagine any other science topics getting wider exposure. Films like this are great opportunities to glimpse how the broader public approaches various scientific topics, … [Read more...] about Science Corner: A Vision of Science