The House With a Clock in It’s Walls: Movie Review

By: Rachel Murphy

The House with a Clock in its Walls is an enchanting tale of how a little weird can do a lot of good. But it’s also a perfect opportunity to talk with our kids about how we soak up the themes and messages in the things we watch. Read more

Crazy Rich Asians: Why You Will Never Be Good Enough for Your Tiger Mother-in-law

By: Sam Chan

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is currently #1 in box offices all over the world.

At a simple level, this delightful rom-com is an Asian version of My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002). Read more

Crazy Rich Asians Movie Review – When Love Causes Cultures to Clash

By: Laura Bennett

The rigmarole surrounding Megan Markle’s wedding was nothing compared to what’s required of the lovebirds in the new smash hit movie Crazy Rich Asians. Read more

New Netflix Series ‘Insatiable’: More Unhelpful Messages About Body Image [Review]

By: Laura Bennett

After making headlines with 13 Reasons Why and pushing the limits with To The Bone, Netflix aren’t scared of stirring up controversy with their teen content—and new series Insatiable is no different. Read more

Can Superheros Help Our Real World?

By: Anne Rinaudo

Can superheroes teach us some important lessons about how to respond to a crisis? That’s the question Katie Cox, PhD candidate at the Australian National University (ANU), is examining. Her doctoral project investigates the influence of national security in Marvel’s ‘Iron Man’ and its sequels. Read more

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Why God’s Music is Turning Heads: An Album-Launch Chat with Hillsong Worship

By: Laura Bennett

In a time when the entertainment industry is one of society’s biggest influencers, it’s no small thing that the name of Jesus is being recognised, and even celebrated. Read more

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Winning the Fight With a Family Curse: Stan Walker’s Greatest Battle Yet

By: Clare Bruce

Above: Photo by Alex King Photography

A battle with cancer, an encounter with God, dramatic weight loss, and grappling with his purpose on the earth—Stan Walker has faced it all in the last couple of years. Read more

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God’s Not Dead 3 – Should the Church Still Have a Place in My Community?

By: Laura Bennett

Even if the numbers of people who call themselves ‘Christian’ has fluctuated in Australia over the years, there’s a lot about our nation that finds its origin in the faith. Our settlement represents a complex time in history, but part of what the Europeans brought with them, was their Christianity. Read more

Avengers: Infinity War When Our Heroes Fail Us

By Laura Bennett

If you haven’t seen Avengers: Infinity War don’t worry, I won’t spoil anything for you. What I will say though, the latest film from Marvel has some twists. Read more

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Silent, Scary, Deep: ‘A Quiet Place’ Movie Review

By: Laura Bennett

When the new movie ‘A Quiet Place’ first came across my radar, it was billed as a horror – but “one I should definitely see because John Krasinski (The Office) directed it.” Read more