Category: Media
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The God Who Died
Deal W. Hudson April 2, 2015 What kind of “God” could die? If you think about it and apply your common sense, a God is something perfect, eternal, present to everything, lacking nothing. That which we call “God” cannot suffer anything, much less death. Yet, we are fast upon the day when our God, the…
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Campy Intellectuals and the Great Books
Deal W. Hudson April 10, 2015 I love lists. For many years I have sought out lists of the best novels, films, golf courses, men’s clothing shops, hat shops, electronic stores, and musical recordings, among other enthusiasts. And it’s well worth the effort, especially at the end of the year when the “Best of…” lists…
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Tomorrow is Never Guaranteed
Deal W. Hudson May 13, 2015 I have often been a passenger on the Amtrak train between DC and New York that derailed last night with such tragic results. I’ve always considered traveling by train extremely safe. This accident does not change my mind, though it’s a stark reminder that serious accidents can happen any time…
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How Much Do I Hate “Mad Max: Fury Road”? Let Me Count the Ways
Deal W. Hudson May 24, 2015 I would never see a film such as “Mad Max: Fury Road,” but was persuaded by its ratings: 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89% on Metacritic, and 8.7 user rating on IMDB.com. These useful guides have rarely misled me but in this case, must wonder how so many good critics could be so…
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The Arrogance of Bob Schieffer and the Mainstream Media
Deal W. Hudson June 2, 2015 Bob Schieffer, a reporter at CBS since 1969, is retiring. As a prelude to his valedictory laps, he was interviewed on CBS Morning Show a few days ago. He addressed the “revolution in the media,” stating the obvious: “We now don’t know where people get their news, but what we do…
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After SCOTUS Marriage Decision, Bishops Start Environmental Justice Program
Deal W. Hudson July 5, 2015 There were two significant events in the life of the Catholic Church this past month. On June 18 Pope Francis released his second encyclical, Laudato si’, and on June 26 the U.S. Supreme Court legalized gay “marriage” with their Obergefell v. Hodges decision. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops responded very differently to…
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My Heart Laid Bare — A Tribute to Mike Eisenbath
Deal W. Hudson July 23, 2015 This evening “The Christian Review” will publish the 17th column by Mike Eisenbath. I hope our readers fully realize how remarkable these columns have been. Few people are willing to expose themselves, be completely honest about their personal darkness, and risk the shame of being viewed as weak, sinful, or…
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Vinyl Lust and Hickory Golf — A Shared Passion
Deal W. Hudson July 26, 2015 As I walked into the local Barnes & Noble today, I noticed a sign on the front door, “Vinyl Records are inside.” I had been aware of the resurgent interest in vinyl recordings, but the sign on the front door of a mega-chain of bookstores made me smile.* I immediately…
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Pope Francis meets the United Nations in a Fractured World
Deal W. Hudson September 15, 2015 When Pope Francis arrived at the United Nations today he was welcomed by the sight of the Vatican Flag, the first time the yellow and white flag had ever been raised at the UN since its founding in 1945. In 1964, the Holy See, which is not a member, became a…
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My Top 25 Recommended Audiobooks, The Best of the Best
Deal W. Hudson June 16, 2016 Good books become even better when read aloud by a skilled performer. A recent example is the recording by famed British actor, Edward Fox, of Anthony Trollope’s The Warden, the first of the Barchester novels. Fox’s deep-voiced, droll delivery has opened Trollope’s world to me as never before. Homer, the…
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