Spitfire Grill: “A Balm in Gilead” (Film and Theology)

Spitfire Grill: “A Balm in Gilead” (Film and Theology)

(Easter is approaching. This is one of a handful of posts between now and then concerning the relationship between the arts and atonement theology. FYI: contains spoilers) “Once in my life I knew a grief so hard I could actually hear it inside, scraping at the lining...
Rocky Votolato: “True Devotion” Review

Rocky Votolato: “True Devotion” Review

Rocky Votolato is quite easily one of the best singers you’re probably not listening to. His music defies my attempts to passively listen, and I routinely find myself putting aside my book or pen to give my full attention to the honest simplicity and humble...
Catching Up with Jenn Mierau

Catching Up with Jenn Mierau

Recently I had the pleasure of hearing some new music from Canadian singer/songwriter Jenn Mierau. Her ep “Hum” is now available, and currently the title track is available for free download on Amazon.com. Whether by prejudice or pathology, I don’t always find...
Legion: The Ineffectual Wrath of God

Legion: The Ineffectual Wrath of God

So I’m adding this film to the list of movie trailers I’m already sick of. Maybe I’ve seen one too many zombie movies, but the grandma-turned-carnivore (“It’ll all be over soon”) is more obnoxious than frightening. Legion, directed by Scott...