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Joel Mayward

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Asst. Professor of Christian Ministries, Theology and the Arts @ George Fox University, OR β€’ PhD, St Andrews β€’ Pastor-Theologian β€’ πŸ… approved Film Critic β€’ Author (books on Dardenne brothers, Christopher Nolan, Sufjan Stevens) β€’ Human (he/him)

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The next 33 1/3 open call for proposals is open! If you’re a 33 1/3 fan, a writer, or simply a passionate music lover, now is your chance to submit your favorite album to the series.

Deadline is May 5th 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Full submission guidelines: https://bit.ly/41698ZE

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When DOGE Unleashed ChatGPT on the Humanities

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welcome to the pnw

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My Impossible Soul This book is the first edited collection dedicated to the work of β€œcanonically” metamodern multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens. Contributors…

There is a virtual book launch for "My Impossible Soul: The Metamodern Music of Sufjan Stevens" happening Friday, March 6, 19:00 GMT / 20:00 CET / 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT. Contact @miserchristmas.bsky.social or @gregdember.bsky.social for the link. www.bloomsbury.com/us/my-imposs...

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Gugusse and the automaton screenshot: Gugusse is about to brain an automaton

Gugusse and the automaton screenshot: Gugusse is about to brain an automaton

129 years ago they were making movies about hitting technology with a big hammer

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Reposting this, as the deadline for submissions is in one week (March 6).

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Image of young mothers from the Dardenne brothers' film "Young Mothers"

Image of young mothers from the Dardenne brothers' film "Young Mothers"

YOUNG MOTHERS, the latest film by the Dardenne brothers, is now available to watch via streaming at Amazon amzn.to/3MXFykU

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Kenzo World
YouTube video by Sephora Brasil Kenzo World

he did direct this incredible ad youtu.be/NoMqvniiEkk?...

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Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature

Here's a conversation between two Christians about being faithful to the teachings of Jesus. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...

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I'm going to be teaching a US Film History course next fall, and we'll be starting with Lois Weber and Oscar Micheaux instead of DW Griffith.

18.02.2026 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Films for All Seasons: Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies The Spiritual Practice of Watching Movies What's your favorite Christmas movie? Easter movie? Pentecost movie? Casual viewers and movie buffs alike have favorite movies to watch at certain times of the year. But for film critic Abby Olcese, movies with spiritual themes aren't just limited to the holiday season. They're part of a deep human need to connect our favorite stories to the natural rhythms of our lives, and to let them shape and give meaning to our experience of the seasons all year long. The life of the church is also defined by stories, which we revisit through the pattern of the Christian year. In Films for All Seasons, Olcese invites us to reflect on the great themes of the church calendar through the lens of film. From superhero movies and Star Wars to classics and arthouse films, she chooses movies for each liturgical season and leads us through them with skill and infectious enthusiasm, exploring how each one can inform and deepen our appreciation of its corresponding season. Films for All Seasons is more than just a book about movies-it's a model for how we engage with art as Christians. Includes: Explorations of popular, classic, and arthouse films and how they relate to liturgical seasons Reflections on the great themes of the church calendar Discussion questions after each movie designed to facilitate discussion with small groups and friends

It's Ash Wednesday! If you're looking for Lenten companion material that's a little different from your standard devotional, I wrote a book that recommends movies for all six weeks of Lent, plus Holy Week and Easter: share.google/NQTQkr4kchEZ...

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Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell Upon the release of Sufjan Stevens' seventh studio album, Carrie & Lowell, two divergent groups found themselves as strange bedfellows: the LGBTQIA+ communi…

On this Ash Wednesday, remember: we're all gonna die. www.bloomsbury.com/us/sufjan-st...

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My book, Sufjan Steven's Carrie & Lowell, is currently about $10 at Bloomsbury's website ($8 for the ebook). www.bloomsbury.com/us/sufjan-st...

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Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell (33 1/3) Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell (33 1/3)

Happy Valentine's Day amzn.to/4rQqOTQ

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β€˜Hungering for a sense of grace’: Rian Johnson on β€˜Wake Up Dead Man’’s religious themes [filmmaker interview]

Everyone else has talked to Rian Johnson about WAKE UP DEAD MAN. So I did too.

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Melania | Rotten Tomatoes Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Melania on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!

www.rottentomatoes.com/m/melania

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Renowned Catholic Menno Simons

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The 2026 AAR Call for Proposals is now open for submissions, and the Religion, Film, and Visual Culture Unit has a great CFP. #aarsbl #sblaar #cfp

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"I still believe that love is the most durable power in the world. ... I think I have discovered the highest good. It is love. This principle stands at the center of the cosmos. As John says, β€˜God is love.’ [The person] who loves is a participant in the being of God."

β€”MLK Jr.

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He voiced Jesus in The Miracle Maker, and I think it's one of the best cinematic performances of Jesus.

16.01.2026 23:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I live in a rural county and I do this weekly, if my schedule allows. I'm grateful for all the great theaters in Portland.

16.01.2026 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes! It's labeled as a "horror" film when it's really just a (terrifyingly) accurate portrayal of early adolescence, at least for many boys.

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One of my favorite films from 2025.

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It's coming to the Tomorrow Theater in Portland on March 8.

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I Tried to Be the Government. It Did Not Go Well. My five-month quest to monitor the weather, track inflation, and inspect milk for harmful microorganisms

if you want a long read that involves udders, a hot air balloon, and some extremely dubious data on egg prices, the story I’ve been working on for the last few months where I tried to single-handedly take on every government function myself is now online! www.theatlantic.com/magazine/202...

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Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis
YouTube video by The New York Times Videos Contradict Trump Administration Account of ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

youtube.com/watch?v=CQCv...

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Good movie! :)

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It's been a great year.

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