Faith & Religion
-
![Interior view of a mosque with ornate tile work, arched windows, hanging lights, and a large domed ceiling]()
Ramadan Through Film
Bridging the gap between scripture and cinema by connecting various themes of the Quran with films during the holy month of Ramadan
-
![A man dressed as a pope in a red cape and white robes stands in front of seated men wearing similar red capes, inside a room with yellow walls and lamps, appearing to be in a meeting or gathering.]()
Interview with Carlos Diehz of 'Conclave' (2024)
An architect who almost became a priest talks about channeling his abandoned calling into playing an intersex cardinal in Conclave (2024)
-
![]()
'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and the Responsibility of Islamic Narratives
Eman writes as a Muslim critic about the pressure of reviewing a banned Iranian film, knowing that Western audiences will flatten what she says
-
![A priest wearing a black cassock and white stole with black crosses standing inside a church with stained glass windows.]()
Immanent Responsibility: 'First Reformed' & 'Winter Light
Konner’s journey from Calvinism helps him come to a broader understanding of responsibility using Paul Schrader's First Reformed as a lens
-
![Person lying on desert ground at night, near a large flame shooting up from the ground.]()
How 'Last Temptation of the Christ' Solidified my Hope in Christianity
Despite the film’s controversial depiction of Jesus, George Iskander discovers that The Last Temptation strengthened rather than challenged his faith
-
![A young boy and girl peeking from behind a textured white wall, both looking serious and thoughtful.]()
I Found the Perfect Eid Movie: 'Children of Heaven'
A 1997 Iranian film about two kids sharing a pair of shoes captures the warmth of Eid better than anything designed for the Islamic holiday
-
![Two men standing inside a church with stained glass windows. The man in the foreground is older, wearing a tan plaid suit, holding a hat and a coat. The man in the background is younger, dressed in black. The church has wooden pews and an ornate interior.]()
Faith and Doubt in the Newest 'Knives Out'
Luis unpacks his relationship with Catholicism through the newest Knives Out film
