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Names: Left Behind
Fantastical Truth Travels Back to the Times We First Discovered Fantasy
On our latest Fantastical Truth podcast episode, we share some of your stories about how you first discovered amazing fiction.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Seven More Challenges For Christian Movie Critics and Fans
Christian moviesâshould we criticize them? If so, how? What are they for? Is a âsubcultureâ bad?
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E. Stephen Burnett
Did Christian Movies Make A Splash In 2014?
Does lackluster sales in 2014 spell the end of Christian-themed movies going forward?
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R. L. Copple
Twelve Reasons The ‘Left Behind’ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 3
Three more reasons the Left Behind novels (not movie) work: cool covers, epic vision and diverse cast.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Stories And Human Nature
What I find fascinating about these three movies is the theme that runs through them—unlikeable characters depicting marriage as psychological warfare; evil is real and we can’t get rid of it; and “good” removed leaves evil to fend for—and against—itself.
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Rebecca LuElla Miller
Twelve Reasons The âLeft Behindâ Series Is Actually Awesome, Part 2
Three more reasons the Left Behind series is fine pulp-thriller fantasy: action, natural faith content, and a secular fanbase.
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E. Stephen Burnett
The Magical Worlds Of Harry Potter and Left Behind
One has prophecies, a dark lord, Muggle citizens, and good vs. evil. The other is the Harry Potter series.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Reviewing New Conferences, Exploring Two Fantasies
A rundown of our Realm Makers conference coverage, plus a promised comparison of (yes) the âHarry Potterâ and âLeft Behindâ fantasy franchises.
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E. Stephen Burnett
Left Behind: A Rapturous Remake
Escapist world of end-times novelty, or fictional fulfillment of real prophecies? However we look at âLeft Behind,â hereâs how we can explore the movie remake.
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E. Stephen Burnett
How To Be A Silly Christian Fiction Critic
Donât read actual Christian fiction. Compare apples and oranges. And especially, never challenge your own silent acceptance of evangelical tropes.
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E. Stephen Burnett
In The News: Mid-March 2013
âThe Hobbitâ on DVD, reviewing the âLeft Behindâ dramatic audio pilot, âDoctor Whoâ promos, St. Patrick, a low view of what Jesus can handle, and one theologianâs âJack the Giant Slayerâ criticisms.
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E. Stephen Burnett
What’s Wrong With A Little âHa Haâ?
Author Ted Kluck on graciously spoofing âdispensensationalâ theology in general and âLeft Behindâ in particular, Tebow-mania, and whether Christians can Biblically spoof at all.
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Ted Kluck
Post-Apocalyptic And Dystopian Fiction
Christians are actually cutting-edge in this genre. But why is our culture currently focusing on ways we could reach The End?
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Rebecca LuElla Miller
Critiquing Critics Of Christian Fiction, Part 1
You’ve likely heard this: âChristians novels arenât edgy enough. They donât show what the world is really like. They make everything cleaned-up and black-and-white.” But perhaps we critics should give thought to these questions.
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E. Stephen Burnett
The Potential Of Affectionate Parody
Many ways exist to make fun of a story, not all of them hostile. What do you think about affectionate/hostile parody, takeoff and satire? Have I missed something? Is it okay to spoof something we enjoy? What about people we know?
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E. Stephen Burnett
Making Sport Of End-times Thrillers, With Ted Kluck
Nonfiction/sports/personal/fiction parody author Ted Kluck on spoofing âLeft Behind,â evangelical kitsch, Christ-figures, growth as writers, Christian publishing and how most âyoung restless Reformedâ readers arenât (yet?) into fiction.
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Ted Kluck