What Does Bilbo Teach Us about Heroism?
In The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, J. R. R. Tolkien’s unabashedly Christian worldview strikes a middle ground between whimsical myth and a hard look at reality. The Hobbit is captivating because...
View ArticleThe New Face of Virginity
Ever since US Weekly printed the front-page story, “The Virgin Bachelor,” which described Sean Lowe’s born-again virginity and commitment to waiting until his marriage night to have sex, there has been...
View ArticleOxygen’s The Face: Fashion Still Holds Women in a Corset
Fashion and pop culture go hand in hand and the newest merger is presented in the popular TV series, The Face. I watched with interest this season, a passive viewer until one of the young women faced...
View ArticleIt’s Time for Better Women’s Magazines
It’s a tale as old as time. Beauty’s sweetness and gentility transformed the Beast. Princess Buttercup’s alluring refinement and fair visage motivated Wesley to brave Inigo Montoya and fearsome ROUSes....
View ArticleDove’s Campaign for Real Beauty
Last week, Dove released a documentary, Selfie, in commemoration of their 10 year anniversary of “The Campaign for Real Beauty.” The brand hopes to challenge the narrow cultural perception of feminine...
View ArticleLessons on Masculinity From ‘Les Miserables’
Les Miserables – one of the longest-running musicals in history, returned to Broadway this past weekend. Victor Hugo’s story contains poignant life lessons about the purpose of life, forgiveness, and...
View ArticleAmerica’s Got Baby Fever
If the media hysteria surrounding Beyoncé’s potential pregnancy and Kate Middleton’s “spare to the heir” is any indication, baby fever is booming when it comes to the Hollywood and social elite; within...
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How Sex Disrupted Fantasy on ‘The Bachelorette’
The finale of the 11th season of The Bachelorette is near, following a whirlwind of angst, cringe-worthy make out sessions, and extravagant dates. This week, viewers clutched their popcorn and waited...
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Jeannie Gaffigan is a Model for Modern Women
The Jim Gaffigan Show debuted on July 15, proving that the public is interested in the daily mishaps of a father of five who hates hot pockets and loves bacon. Despite Jim’s steady rise to popularity...
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