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Star Wars III– Very Dark Vader
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Ben Witherington
The cycle of Star Wars films which began in the late 70s is now complete, and it ends on a truly dark and down note. The Revenge of the Sith, which is the name of this particular episode is indeed all about the apparent triumph of evil. While this would have been fine if, as…
From Cinderella Man to Batman
By
Ben Witherington
Two very different but highly regarded movies are currently in the theaters whioch critics say will garner some Oscar nominations, so some reflections on these films are in order. In the first place both of these films are well crafted and their cinematography is excellent, especially in the case of Cinderella Man. Furthermore the acting…
Back in the USSR
By
Ben Witherington
Since I am teaching away once more here in Moscow I thought it would be a good time to reflect on what is happening to Protestant Christianity in this country— namely that it is spreading like kudzu in all directions. It is especially gratifying to see so many of my students over here leading the…
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