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While Critics Worry About Continued FCC Deregulation, Christian Broadcasters Have Little to Fear
The few mom-and-pop religious stations remaining won't feel a significant change, say observers.
By Todd Hertz
posted 07/03/2003
Christian Survivors Playing a Non-Christian Game
A former winner of the CBS reality show talks about the faith that led her to the game and how Christian ethics intersects with outwitting, outlasting, and outplaying the competition.
An interview with Vecepia Towery-Robinson
posted 05/14/2003
Culture Wars: The Prequel
History and myth converge in American Dreams' take on the 1960s.
By Eric Miller
posted 05/09/2003
Books & Culture Corner: Whose Reality TV?
Tune in this week to Frederick Wiseman's PBS documentary, Domestic Violence, to see some real survivors.
By Nathan Bierma
posted 03/17/2003
Would a Christian Bachelorette Be Different?
A panel of Christian singles discusses the proliferation of reality dating shows and the turn from seeking one-night stands to seeking spouses.
posted 02/19/2003
The Heroism of Caregivers
PBS's sober documentary examines how families cope when loved ones can no longer care for themselves.
Reviewed by Douglas LeBlanc
posted 10/10/2002
'Pastor John' Sees Himself As a Survivor on the Mount
The show's first clergyman discusses reality TV, playing the game with faith, and why he was the first voted out.
An interview with John Raymond
posted 10/02/2002
Don't Let Your Kids Watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer
But you can tape it and watch after they go to bed.
By Todd Hertz
posted 09/18/2002
Buffy's Religion
Like her show, Sarah Michelle Gellar's faith is a hodgepodge of belief.
By Ted Olsen
posted 07/17/2002
Do the Dew, Davey
Davey and Goliath creators say the only way to bring the show back is through merchandising and endorsements.
By Ted Olsen
posted 06/27/2002
Books & Culture Corner: Closing The X-Files …
… with the sign of the Cross.
By John Wilson
posted 05/20/2002
Reality Check
Television shows feature Christians in a race, on a trip, and in a prison.
By Ted Olsen
posted 04/23/2002
The Church of O
With a congregation of 22 million viewers, Oprah Winfrey has become one of the most influential spiritual leaders in America.
By LaTonya Taylor
posted 03/22/2002
More Religious TV for Canada
CTV adds a second beat reporter and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation devotes part of a new show to religion.
By John Longhurst in Winnipeg
posted 04/09/2002
Oprah's Gurus
For popular New Age voices featured on Winfrey's television show and in her magazine, O.
By LaTonya Taylor
posted 03/22/2002
The Sickness and Health of Modern Marriage
PBS's Marriage: Just a Piece of Paper? recognizes the "historic crisis" of unions, but the picture is not without hope.
By David Neff
posted 02/14/2002
Opinion Roundup: Is The Truth Out There?
Religious columnists find flowers growing in television's wasteland. Part 2 of a midseason look at TV.
By Todd Hertz
posted 01/23/2002
Interest in Satellite TV Up Since 9/11
North Africans are showing a growing interest in Christian programs.
By Stan Guthrie
posted 01/23/2002
Opinion Roundup: Doctors, Lawyers, and CIA Agents
Are there any new television shows you should be watching?
By Todd Hertz
posted 01/16/2002
Canadian Network Expands Religion Reporting
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation appoints Mark Schneider as anchor for spirituality segment.
By John Longhurst
posted 12/26/2001
Maybe It's Mockery
Actor on new WB comedy doesn't feel his character makes Christianity the joke.
By Ted Olsen
posted 12/04/02
The Children of Light
Good writing and acting cover a multitude of biases on The West Wing.
Eric Miller
posted 10/10/2001
Hagiography for Moderns
PBS's Evolution strives for enlightenment but achieves only indoctrination.
Tom Bethell
posted 09/24/2001
Cinema Verities
Even when they're writing fiction, these Hollywood insiders bring the truth to bear.
Marshall Allen
posted 09/11/2001
Reel School for Real Christians
Act One prepares Christian screenwriters to write Hollywood blockbusters.
Marshall Allen
posted 09/11/2001
CT Classic: Can Any Good Thing Come Out of Hollywood?
An interview with producer Ken Wales.
posted 09/11/2001
Neopagan Pity Party
A cable-TV film treats the Arthurian legend as a canvas for goddess worshipers.
By Douglas LeBlanc
posted 7/13/01
A Reluctant Hero
A PBS Film subtly depicts a catholic priest's persistant urban ministry.
By Douglas LeBlanc
posted 4/10/01
And the Word Came with Pictures
The former American Uranium Inc. mines a new market of Christian consumers, looking for gold on the silver screen.
By Jody Veenker
posted 3/1/01
Religion on the Final Frontier
From a religion-free utopia to a myth-laden spirituality, Star Trek's 30-year mission has always been haunted by questions of God.
By Mike Hertenstein
posted 2/21/01
Saint Flanders
He's the evangelical next door on The Simpsons, and that's okily dokily among many believers.
By Mark I. Pinsky
posted 1/26/01
How Big Is The Simpsons?
The show's popularity goes beyond its 10th anniversary star on Hollywood Boulevard.
By Mark I. Pinsky
posted 1/26/01
From Davey & Goliath to Homer and Ned
Steve Tompkins believs God has a sense of humor.
By Mark I. Pinsky
posted 1/26/01
Machiavelli Marooned
The church offers something that transcends the "reality" of television.
By Robert Pyne
posted 10/17/00
What Would Andy Do?
Fictional Mayberry is setting for hit Bible study.
By Corrie Cutrer
posted 8/14/00
Agent of Grace Gains Prestige
New film relates Bonhoeffer's inspiring story to a wider audience.
By Cheryl Heckler-Feltz
posted 8/10/00
Is Reality TV Beyond Redemption?
CBS hooks viewers with new lowbrow programming.
By John W. Kennedy
posted 8/2/00
No More Hollow Jesus
In focusing so intently on Jesus the man, Peter Jennings' report missed the big picture.
By Darrell Bock
posted 7/3/00
Jennings on Jesus
ABC anchorman Peter Jennings discusses what moved him as he filmed a special on the life of Christ.
Interview by Douglas LeBlanc
posted 6/26/00
Redeemed Bad Boys of the WWF
Former professional wrestlers confront this multimillion-dollar industry's dark side.
By John W. Kennedy
posted 5/26/00
Get It?
You're not alone if you don't.
By Frederica Mathewes-Green
posted 5/18/00
Lights, Camera, Jesus
Hollywood looks at itself in the mirror of the Messiah.
By Roy M. Anker
posted 5/12/00
Desperately Seeking "Jesus"
A review of "The Epic Miniseries."
By Roy M. Anker
posted 5/12/00
The Clay Cries Out
"The Miracle Maker" presents an animated, supernatural, and utterly believable Jesus.
By Douglas LeBlanc
posted 4/20/00
FCC Reverses Religious Programming Limits
By Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service
posted 3/6/00
Won't You Be My Neighbor?
At the center of Mister Rogers' cheery songs and smiles lies a God-ordained mission to children.
By Wendy Murray Zoba
posted 2/29/00
Moral Combat
More Christians campaign against media violence.
By Jody Veenker
posted 2/3/00
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