@jmayward
Asst. Professor of Christian Ministries, Theology and the Arts @ George Fox University, OR • PhD, St Andrews • Pastor-Theologian • 🍅 approved Film Critic • Author (books on Dardenne brothers, Christopher Nolan, Sufjan Stevens) • Human (he/him)
All fair points! I don't have a strong opinion on any of this, I just hope Coogler wins Best Director (for all the reasons you gave), and have hoped this since at least last August letterboxd.com/jmayward/fil...
Just now logging on & catching up. I've appreciated the dialogue here between you two. Regarding the "white guy" comment, consider Bigelow's win over Cameron: a white guy made a popular record-breaking blockbuster film that received the most Oscar noms that year, and he didn't win.
MZS is one of the best. A great advocate for underrated films and up-and-coming writers and artists.
I'd be happy to see Coogler win Best Director for SINNERS and PTA win Best Picture for ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER.
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
welcome to the pnw
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...
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
Reposting this, as the deadline for submissions is in one week (March 6).
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
Here's a conversation between two Christians about being faithful to the teachings of Jesus. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
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.
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...
On this Ash Wednesday, remember: we're all gonna die. www.bloomsbury.com/us/sufjan-st...
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...
Everyone else has talked to Rian Johnson about WAKE UP DEAD MAN. So I did too.
Renowned Catholic Menno Simons
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
"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, ‘God is love.’ [The person] who loves is a participant in the being of God."
—MLK Jr.
He voiced Jesus in The Miracle Maker, and I think it's one of the best cinematic performances of Jesus.
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.
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.
One of my favorite films from 2025.
It's coming to the Tomorrow Theater in Portland on March 8.
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...
