There is a Michigan-connection in the Jackie Robinson story. The ally of the famous ballplayer who integrated the whites-only national past-time, Branch Rickey, had coached at the University of Michigan.

As an aid to Lenten reflection over the next few weeks, Spero columnist Prof. Michael Martin offers readers some thoughts on a few of the films he uses in a Religion and Film course he offers every winter semester.

As an aid to Lenten reflection over the next few weeks, Spero columnist Prof. Michael Martin will offer readers some thoughts on a few of the films he uses in a Religion and Film course he offers every winter semester.

As an aid to Lenten reflection over the next few weeks, Spero columnist Prof. Michael Martin will offer readers some thoughts on a few of the films he uses in a Religion and Film course he offers every winter semester.

What is the true price of the War on Terror?

The film 'Paradise: Faith' won a prize at the Venice Film Festival, adding fuel to critics' argument that cultural charlatans like nothing better than to insult Christians.

A great story that deserved better direction and writing.

Garcia gives a stellar performance in the new film about Mexico, alongside other stars such as Peter O'Toole.

A movie about self-fulfilment and geriatric sex-questing.

Tragedy, scruples, guilt and a coming of age, all in 150 minutes. 'Margaret' is a movie that almost never was.

One gets the feeling that, in some obscure fashion, the makers of Comic-Con Episode IV, feel guilty for living their lives in the realms of fantasy.

Famed screenwriter Joe Eszterhas claims that Gibson never planned to release his 'Maccabees' film but wanted to deflect attention from his antisemitic rants.

A moral comedy wherein renewal and rebirth emerges from modern despair.

Grotesque indulgence in adolescent paranoia.

A heroine battles for her life as a scapegoat in a totally secular culture in The Hunger Games. When Christianity fades away, we're in great danger because it's Christianity that holds this idea at bay.

'Friends With Kids' features pretty people who mistake sex for romance during their bed-hopping forays. It becomes evident that there is a God-shaped hole in their lives.

Movie reviews of 'Wanderlust' and 'Project X'.

There still time left in Lent to consecrate yourself to the Cross in reparation for sin.

'The Hunger Games' glorifies injury, death, and gore for the purposes of entertainment. Skip it.

Roman Polanski does a slapstick send-up of modern American foibles.

What are Christians willing to sacrifice to defend their faith? Members of the US Navy SEAL teams risk their own lives every day to defend democracy and their country. Are Christians willing to hazard as much?

In Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, Nicholas Cage returns as Johnny Blaze only to burn out.

A wonderful short film, 'Morris Lessmore' promises to be a favourite at the Academy Awards.

"Where are they?" Despite decades of searching and listening, the famous question posed by physicist Enrico Fermi remains a mystery. Are humans unique?

Christians need to be a part of the cultural conversation about art and film.

Shame, which is about sex addiction, is a deeply perturbing film that is the opposition of titillating.

A dreadful film with a clunky script, ameliorated only by Andrea Riseborough's performance.

'A Separation' is a contender for the Golden Globes award on January 15. The family drama has been well received in Iran and Europe, having won the Golden Bear Award at Berlin.

Can Tintin be as big of a hit with U.S. audiences as was Indiana Jones? Spielberg is bringing a worldwide favorite to life in The Adventures of Tintin.

Playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse in Milburn NJ, White Christmas not only reprises the iconic 1954 film, but improves upon it.

George Clooney stars as a lawyer who, while living in Hawaii, is not so sure he is in Paradise.

Melancholy Dunst, black bile, and operatic absurdity.