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A Priest, A Puzzle, And A Whole Lot Of Drama

November 26, 2025

In the latest movie, a young priest named Jud Duplencity is sent to a small church upstate. He's got a past, including a boxing career and a death he regrets. Jud is not happy to be there, but he's got no choice. The church is run by Monsignor Wicks, a tough guy who loves to fight and throw punches,

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Nobody Wants This Season 2: A Love Story Stuck in Neutral

October 25, 2025

Netflix has a knack for producing shows that go nowhere fast, and "Nobody Wants This" Season 2 is no exception. The series, which follows the romantic entanglements of a rabbi and a secular podcast host, seems to have forgotten its own premise. The second season picks up right where the first left o

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Religion in Horror: A Fresh Perspective from The Black Phone 2

October 24, 2025

Horror movies often paint religion in a dark light, focusing on demons and evil forces while leaving God out of the picture. But The Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson and written by C. Robert Cargill, takes a different approach. Both men identify as Christian, but they don't want to be lab

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Why Religious Horror Movies Scare and Fascinate Us

November 16, 2024

Horror movies with religious themes have been scaring and entertaining audiences for decades. A recent example is "Heretic, " where Hugh Grant plays a religious skeptic who traps two missionaries in his home. This film raises questions about faith, free will, and the patriarchy within religion. Sta

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The Easter Egg Art Contest: Separating Fact from Fiction

September 15, 2024

When the internet is abuzz with controversy, it's essential to take a step back, grab a critical thinking hat, and examine the evidence. The recent claims about the White House Easter egg art contest, supposedly banning "religious symbols" and "overtly religious themes" from the event, are a prime e