Twitter, Heaven and ‘The Substance of Things Hoped For’
I think breaking through to heaven will be—in an infinitely more glorious fashion—akin to meeting someone you know only from Twitter.
Author: jdecarma
‘Facebook Christianity’ Misses the Whole Point
Anything we don’t want to blast to our network of friends doesn’t count. God is only invoked when it’s a “blessing.”
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Cinderella’ Reminds Us Why We Need Fairy Tales
“Cinderella” is gorgeously produced, earnestly played and for a story about as old as time, refreshingly nuanced.
Yes, a Carly Fiorina vs. Hillary Clinton Showdown Is This Conservative Feminist’s Dream
Fiorina and Clinton can both carry a debate stage and would be well-matched opponents. But let’s take a look at why of the two, Fiorina is the real feminist.
Paradox Podcast Episode 6: 23AndMe Is Much More Exciting Than the Jeb! Campaign
Unpopular Opinions Matthias – Everyone should stop jumping to conclusions on Common Core (both the pro and the con sides) Zach – Life would be better if we all lived on farms. Jordan –...
Beyond the Bechdel Test: Sex and Symbolism in ‘Crimson Peak’
Laughably ambitious, “Crimson Peak” tries so hard to be a stunning Gothic horror masterpiece that the film never has a chance to breathe.
Can the ‘Gilmore Girls’ Netflix Revival Measure Up to the Amazing Writing in These 9 Episodes?
Whenever I watch “Gilmore Girls” again, it’s not just the storyline or the familiarity or the fact that Rory and I have near-identical reading habits that draws me in. It’s realizing anew that this show has really great writing: nuanced characters in a world that is exactly the right mix of quirky and lovable.
Paradox Podcast Episode 5: Terrible Millennial Opinions and Trump Hats
Starting out this week, the unpopular opinions: Matthias – Millennials are awful, but it isn’t their fault Zach – Fallout Boy is great Jordan – respects Planned Parenthood for not taking money for...
Beyond the Bechdel Test: ‘Blue Jasmine’ Is Probably One Reason Cate Blanchett Is Happy about Hollywood Roles for Women
“I think there’s a swathe of great roles for women and swathe of wonderful female performers. I think it’s just time to get on with it.”