Articles by E. Stephen Burnett

Godzilla-worship is idolatrous in reality, but this fiction helps us simulate “worship” of a great entity, despite its terror and ability to wound us.

Avengers: Endgame ends with a joyous finale, sharing images of final victory and resurrection that can’t help reflecting their biblical, real-life equivalents to come.

A hero’s journey certainly isn’t about less than family, but should be about more.

Harvey Weinstein’s scandals unearth the exploitation of women in movies and TV, hidden in plain sight.

Two of our staff writers discuss the new Star Trek series.

God’s word, and our own stories, teach us to overcome evil with good. Why don’t we listen?

Your Name earnestly embraces a sense of longing as something natural to the human existence.

The brick-based LEGO Batman Movie thinks outside the box for children and adults alike.

Ben-Hur serves as a good biblically-inspired story, but struggles with a simplistic finale.

Suicide Squad isn’t interested in using its potentially fascinating antiheroes as anything more than props for an often vexingly short show.

You may not agree with the premises of the Creation Museum or Ark Encounter but both attractions engage real people at their level with excellence.

Spider-Man finally joins his superhero friends in the Marvel universe. Is he still the same Spidey?

If you identify the new rules of ‘Batman v Superman,’ prepare to see its heroes as people, and stay open to themes that aim high, you may find the film soars.

‘Risen’ is a very good film that just happens to be marketed to faith-based audiences.

‘The Force Awakens’ left me with many unanswered questions but also with eagerness to delight in this fantastical story-world and a renewed franchise.

Stephen Burnett did not see the original Star Wars film until 2008. Now later in life, he can finally join the fandom.