religion and pop culture
How Dev Patel got ‘Monkey Man,’ his directorial debut beset by challenges, to the finish line
By Sian Watson and Leslie Ambriz — April 5, 2024
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) — “Monkey Man” was inspired by the legend of Hanuman — a Hindu deity revered for his strength, loyalty and courage.
Reeling religion: From anime and sci-fi to rom-coms, films are full of faith in unexpected places
By David W. Stowe — March 11, 2024
(The Conversation) — Plenty of movies have explicitly religious themes, but some of the most interesting examples of faith or transcendence on screen are much more subtle.
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting a handsome, fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
By CiarÁn Giles — February 5, 2024
MADRID (AP) —In another interview published by El Mundo daily, Garcia responded to criticism from conservative groups that the depiction of Jesus was “effeminate” or “homoerotic.”
6 pop culture and religion clashes from 2023
By Richa Karmarkar — December 29, 2023
(RNS) — Remember when the pope became a fashion icon?
DMX was my John the Forerunner
By T.C. Moore — April 14, 2021
(RNS) — DMX pointed me to Jesus not through a sermon or a Bible study, but through his bold faith that didn’t paper over his flaws.
Taylor Swift’s ‘witchy’ new album fuels speculation about her interest in the craft
By Emily McFarlan Miller — December 22, 2020
(RNS) — It’s unclear if Swift’s most recent references to witchcraft are simply part of the ‘cottagecore’ aesthetic of her 2020 twin albums or more personal commentary on her spirituality.
Yoga’s ‘father in the West’ still defining our spirituality and celebrity 100 years later
By Tara Isabella Burton — September 16, 2020
(RNS) — Pioneering a vision of wellness in which spirituality and self-help converge, Yogananda created a new model for pop spirituality.
The ’Splainer: The stormy, surprising history of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’
By Kimberly Winston — March 29, 2018
(RNS) — What's the back story on this British import being revisited and reimagined on television Sunday night? Let us 'Splain ...
The religious wanderings of Bob Dylan, Nobel laureate
By Kimberly Winston — October 13, 2016
(RNS) Scholars of the rock-pop-country-folk singer, songwriter, poet and author have long charted his spiritual meanderings.
Football rivals come together for ‘Religion of Sports’
By Kimberly Winston — September 14, 2016
(RNS) Is devotion to a sport the same as devotion to a religion? A new documentary series will explore that question.
5 faith facts about Prince: Sexy, provocative and religious
By Kimberly Winston — April 21, 2016
(RNS) Prince was a man of faith as much as of music.
‘Of Kings and Prophets’ like ‘Game of Thrones’ minus the dragons
By Kimberly Winston — March 4, 2016
(RNS) This ain’t no Sunday school Bible filmstrip, and that's the point, say creators of the series, which portrays events from the biblical book of 1 Samuel.
‘Risen’ movie raises old Hollywood trope — unbeliever meets Jesus
By Kimberly Winston — February 18, 2016
(RNS) We've seen this device before. Some critics call it "Christian comfort food."
The ‘Splainer: The many Thomases of ‘Wolf Hall’
By Kimberly Winston — April 10, 2015
(RNS) There are four main characters named Thomas in PBS' "Wolf Hall." Here's a who's who and a look at why these four Thomases are important to religion today.
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