TheHumanist.com Staff Picks: Our Favorite Halloween Films

Happy Halloween! In the latest edition of our staff picks series, we choose our favorite scary (and some not-so-scary) films in time for All Hallows' Eve. If you've ever wondered how the Olsen twins and... Read More
Nicolas Cage: “Left Behind” at the Box Office

Right after its opening weekend I enjoyed a screening of Left Behind with seven other people—these being all the patrons in the audience besides me at my local metroplex—one of whom departed in the middle... Read More
I Loved Lucy (Spoiler Alert: This sci‒fi film contains both science and fiction!)

Despite impressive box office numbers, mixed reviews suggest not everyone’s crazy about Luc Besson’s new film Lucy. A Rotten Tomatoes audience score of 48 percent isn’t what you’d expect from a sci-fi movie about brain... Read More
Film Review: Kidnapped for Christ

Does your child ever lie or have anxiety issues? Does your child often get into fights? Perhaps you are worried that your child might be gay. Well, all of these “troubling conditions” are curable if... Read More
Film Review: Obvious Child

As a groundbreaking indie romantic comedy about abortion, Gillian Robespiere’s Obvious Child has provoked both praise and criticism. Blogs such as Jezebel have applauded the film for its straightforward approach to a controversial subject. However,... Read More
Film Review: A Million Ways to Die in the West

Seth MacFarlane is a genius. Say what you will about my humor, but haters beware: I laughed hysterically at this movie and you just might too. Despite the low-brow potty humor and sex jokes, A... Read More
Film Review: Edge of Tomorrow

Aliens have invaded earth. A hesitant hero teams up with a battle hardened veteran to rescue humanity. They save the day! Insert a romantic subplot and lots of futuristic weaponry and CGI explosions and you’ve... Read More