Articles by Richard Clark

Our writers voted for their favorite Feature articles over the last year. And no, they weren’t allowed to vote for themselves.

“Think you’ve got what it takes to write for Christ and Pop Culture? Well, we’ve got two opportunities for you.”

Richard Clark meditates on a recent loss, Christmas miracles, and the real meaning of the season.

“It’s not merely a cruel and mocking simulacra of videogames themselves, but a kind of false religion.”

“It seems increasingly clear: for the most part, videogames aren’t a way to relax. They are, in fact, taxing. Just as someone can work too hard, someone can play too hard.”

“This Christian Facebook game has become a kind of series of bumper stickers, automatically slapped on the back of your car anytime you do anything remotely noteworthy.”

“Battleground provides an unflinching look at the political world in a way that’s less about idealism and politics than it is the personal impact that results from working in politics.”

“If they really wanted The New Girl to become a success, they would have to step up their game. The show would have to mature – and in order for that to happen, so would the characters.”

“Community manages to illuminate a central hidden truth about human relations: Small things matter.”

“If we are unable to demonstrate care and concern for television characters, it’s likely that we are reflecting an attitude we have toward our neighbor.”

“That title, extrapolated, conveys everything you need to know about the show.”

“When I found out Monday night that my dad had died after a long battle with cancer, I figured I probably wouldn’t get around to writing a Televangelist column this week.”

“It’s a great show that too often settles for incredibly stupid.”