Writer and director Chloe Zhao has created an authentic film, from the grittiness of harsh words to the enduring love and support of family and friends.
Mixed Media
Reviews of books, movies, music, television, websites, and more, looking at the world of arts and entertainment from a Reformed perspective. To submit a review, click here.
Medicine, war, and romance come together in a multi-layered novel that explores the shifting borders of countries, the shifting alliances of war, and the shifting understanding of self.
A Banner reader recommends Elevation Worship’s newest album, a musical offering of honest and raw praise.
As the wind howls and snow blankets the world, all is well in the barn.
This movie, adapted from Angie Thomas’s bestselling young adult novel, gives a rare glimpse into the complexity of feeling pride for living in a misunderstood neighborhood.
Author Nicole Baart’s latest is an engrossing read about a recently widowed adoptive mother who must unravel the mystery of her late husband’s death to save her family.
Carrie Underwood’s voice continues to be one of the best in country music.
In this deftly crafted YA novel, two teens become friends in a Nazi concentration camp where they hope their sewing skills will keep them alive.
First Man is filled with strong performances, talented direction, and beautiful cinematography.
Sacred Signposts is a stimulating and rich exploration of God’s gifts to the church and their significance for our walk.
The Songs We Hide is a page-turner about a little-known aspect of European history.
Austin French’s debut album lives up to the anticipation that’s been building up ahead of it.
Jacqueline Woodson’s picture book shows how, when one person reaches out, a bridge is built.
Tori Kelly’s second album has a gospel vibe for good reason—it is co-written and produced by Kirk Franklin.
In this historical novel, Joy and Jack discover what it means to be truly known beyond the protective masks that humans so often hide behind.
The Good Place is one of the most intellectually ambitious things I’ve ever seen on network TV.
When India is partitioned into two nations in 1947, young Nisha and her family must flee.
A fairy tale goes wrong when three biological siblings find each other in this important documentary.
In this sometimes painful, always thought-provoking book, Austin Channing Brown shares her life journey toward understanding the effects of racism and the long road we have to travel to achieve real justice and reconciliation.
Lauren Daigle’s outstanding sophomore release is poised to be one of the most celebrated albums of 2018.
In Charles Frazier’s novel, young Varina marries the older landowner Jefferson Davis, only to be catapulted into the public eye when he becomes President of the Confederacy.
While many researchers focus on what AI can do, we need to begin to discern what we ought to do with AI.
Lean on Pete is a closely observed portrait of a young man who needs someone to care for and commit to him, to give him love, stability, and a sense of belonging.
Culture Care is Makoto Fujimura’s gentle invitation to his readers to love and be stewards of the arts for the sake of flourishing in this world.