“Heroes” Articles

Simple tales of heroism, where good and evil are clearly demarcated, and where heroes overcome the odds, have an enduring appeal.

We’re not, it turns out, a civilization of rock gods and their devotees; we’re all connected, and we all depend on each other.

We live in a world where superstars can be superstars filled with awe-inspiring athleticism and uncomfortable flaws, and antagonists can be understood without compromising our understanding of ethics. 

When the villains are the most compelling part of your story, then the story ultimately becomes all about villainy.

For LeBron James, being a dad is everything. He is devoted to his children, making fatherhood one of the coolest things he’s ever done.

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

While American Sniper allows for an uneasy questioning of its protagonist’s jingoism to linger beneath the surface while simultaneously crowding it out, Selma seems too wrapped up in portraying history’s warp and woof, content to offer up its characters as mere players in an inevitable and necessary battle.