Society

Update: ’12 Years a Slave’ Wins Best Picture at the Oscars

  I wish to extend my hearty congratulations to those involved with the film 12 Years a Slave after its success at the Academy Awards last night, taking home the …

Society

2014 Oscars Best Dressed List

If it’s the Oscars, you know that I have to be putting together a best dressed list for the ten most beautifully attired females in attendance. In order to avoid …

Society

Update: Oscar Nomination Reactions

  For those of you who read my Oscar nomination predictions for this year and were curious to know how I did, I thought I would provide a brief rundown …

Society

Oscar Nomination Predictions

It is that time of year again: the time for Hollywood to engage in its annual orgy of self-congratulation.  The Oscar nominations are set to be announced this coming Thursday, …

Church / Society

“12 Years a Slave”: Thoughts on America’s Darkest Chapter

An examination of some of the issues raised by director Steve McQueen’s newest film, including its historical, cultural, and spiritual implications. I did not go to see 12 Years a …