Intolerable Silence or Uncanny Attention? Memoria and the Nature of Existence
The subterranean dread of Memoria comes from the possibility that our attention may alight on things unexpected, unwanted, and unwelcome.
Hacksaw Ridge and the Strange Sovereignty of God
Hacksaw Ridge, like Shusau Endō, asks us to consider the very terrifying particularity of God’s interactions with human beings.
The Christ and Pop Culture 25 of 2017
A List of Our Favorite Things from 2017
The Christ and Pop Culture 25 of 2017: #25 to #21
A list of our favorite things from 2017, from #25 to #21.
The CaPC 25 for 2017 Episode 8: The Nintendo Switch, S-Town, and Silence
The 25 takes a dramatic turn as Luke T. Harrington brings the Nintendo Switch…which he does not own while Erin brings S-Town and Mathew brings ‘Silence’.
The CAPC Digest: Silence, Faith, and Culture with Wade Bearden and Peter G. Epps
Drew and Tyler talk about Silence, faith, and culture with Wade Bearden and Peter J. Epps in regards to Martin Scorsese’s film Silence.
Silence’s Roar: Scorsese’s Latest Is a Kaleidoscope of Faith and Doubt
Silence’s commitment to authenticity and deep exploration of martyrdom make it a vital watch for all audiences.
Interpret Carefully: Balancing Caution and Hope in Responding to Shusaku Endo’s Novel Silence
If there is a faithful interpretation of Endo’s Silence, it comes because the martyrdoms of the Japanese Christians and Garrpe may successfully testify against the self-justifications Rodrigues offers for his apostasy.
Seeing and Believing: Martin Scorsese’s Silence and Top 5 Spiritual Scorsese Moments
One of the guys’ most anticipated films of 2016 is kicking off their first show of 2017: Martin Scorsese’s ‘Silence’, based on the the novel by Shusaku Endo.
Knocking on Martin Scorsese’s Door: Religion in the Work of Hollywood’s Patron Saint
In Martin Scorsese’s films, faith forms the groundwork for his gritty portrayals of incarnate suffering and violent quests for redemption.
Makoto Fujimura’s Silence and Beauty, Free for CaPC Members
The thoughtful analysis of Silence’s unforgettable climax makes Fujimura’s ‘Silence and Beauty’ a must-read for Endo critics and fans alike.
The Sea’s Gray Sameness: Fifty Years of Endo’s ‘Silence’
‘Silence’ is not, perhaps, a novel that instills faith—but it is a novel that creates enough doubts to allow our faith to take a new shape
