by Brock Ratcliff | Apr 2, 2014 | Opinion
I came away from seeing Darren Aronofsky’s latest film, “Noah,” both confused and a little irritated. I wasn’t sure if I had been informed, entertained or inspired. Much of the buzz around the film has been focused on the director’s...
by Brock Ratcliff | Mar 12, 2014 | Opinion
ABC has been promoting its new drama “Resurrection” for months with the tag, “What if someone you lost … returned?” The premise of the series is that at least two people who had died in the small town of Arcadia, Mo., have returned to...
by Brock Ratcliff | Jan 10, 2014 | Opinion
There is one word, one line, at the heart of “Saving Mr. Banks” – “enough.” The film tells the story of Walt Disney’s negotiation with Pamela Travers, author of “Mary Poppins,” for the rights to the novel. There are three...
by Brock Ratcliff | Oct 17, 2013 | Opinion
The prophetic role of the preacher is something that needs to be emphasized in Baptist life. We have become something other than prophets in recent years. I read and hear more sermons that are historical explorations of Scripture or moral lessons suitable for children...
by Brock Ratcliff | Jun 25, 2013 | Opinion
I recently saw the newest installment of the Superman franchise, “The Man of Steel.” It was a powerful, entertaining and thinly veiled allegory for anyone paying attention. A recent CNN article has described how the producers of the film invited pastors...
