Category Archives: Movies/TV

Objectifying Morality in Fiction Pt 2

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Joseph

With the Bible as our guide to good storytelling, and just what is and isn’t permissible morality in stories, let’s take another look at how to interpret morality issues we face in fiction. Some well-meaning conservative people wish that fiction … Continue reading →

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The Relevance of Creation Talks

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Joseph

I am more absent from the blog as of late (and for the coming weeks) as I am video directing an educational DVD series on the side. The topic is Creation with a Christian worldview, and Gary Bates of Creation … Continue reading →

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History Unwrapped Updates

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Joseph

I’m very excited to be the directer of the new YouTube show History Unwrapped brought to web viewers by American Vision. History Unwrapped was a radio feature aired during lengthy breaks between other shows. It was in this format for … Continue reading →

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Here It Comes

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Joseph

I discovered this video on Culture-Making.com, and think it is so inspiring, creative, and just plain strange I would share it with you. Enjoy!

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Interpreting Whole and Individual Scenes in Context

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Joseph

In a family flick, there might be a scene where the six-year-old daughter complains to her daddy that she doesn’t wanna go to a birthday party. First, she wines about it, but quickly this turns into tears and chewing the … Continue reading →

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A Proper Interpretation of Fiction

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Joseph

I know. This post’s title sounds thrilling, doesn’t it? Don’t get too excited…. Readers interpret the meaning of stories beginning with the opening line of “once upon a time.” In some cases, with stories that are intentionally transparent and simple … Continue reading →

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Boondoggle

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Joseph

Oridnarily I stay away from politics with the blog, but this is one humorous exception I will post. This is a video I found on Mashable, and you can find it here, there (Mashable, that is), or YouTube. I had … Continue reading →

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Announcing the History Unwrapped YouTube Series

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Joseph

Gary DeMar, president of American Vision (where I work) orchestrated the production of a educational radio history program between 2005 and 2007. The one-minute radio program aired on stations all over the country. It was one of our all-time most … Continue reading →

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Muppets: Beaker’s Ballad

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Joseph

Good ol’ Muppets. Classic. Update: February 17, 2010! Here’s another one! Lol

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Medieval Help Desk – Comical Short

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Joseph

With every advancement of culture-making (in this case of this video, the invention of the book), people have to learn something new to be equipped with the new conveniences of cultural tools. This is a curve that many older people … Continue reading →

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