by Raj Vijayakumar, SJ | Mar 13, 2026 | Film, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
A favorite film of mine is Dune Part One, directed by Denis Villeneuve and based on the book by Frank Herbert. I’ve watched the film at least five times and, after the latest watch, I wondered why it still resonates with me after all these years? I’d like to suggest...
by Raj Vijayakumar, SJ | Dec 30, 2025 | Film, Pop Culture ~ Approx. 3 mins
Film still from Fantastic Four: First Steps. Courtesy of Marvel Studios. Being bored one Saturday evening, I decided to watch the Fantastic Four: First Steps directed by Matt Shakman. Now normally, I would stay away from Marvel Superhero films, but that evening I...
by Andrew Milewski, SJ | Jul 21, 2025 | Film, Pop Culture, Spirituality ~ Approx. 5 mins
*Spoiler Warning for Kpop Demon Hunters* Between imposter and this monster, I been lost inside my head Ain’t no choice when all these voices keep me pointing towards no end It’s just easy when I’m with you, no one sees me the way you do I don’t trust it, but I want...
by Pablo Velasquez, SJ | Mar 5, 2024 | Lent, Music, Pop Culture, Uncategorized ~ Approx. 5 mins
In the 2024 Grammy Awards, Miley Cyrus received two Grammys for her song “Flowers”: Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. After many years in the music industry without recognition, many fans and commentators alike celebrated that she received the honors...
by Sean Barry, SJ | Sep 13, 2023 | Pop Culture, TV ~ Approx. 4 mins
“I’m gonna be king of the pirates!” Time and again, Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of Eichiro Oda’s One Piece, states his dream and goal, no matter how outlandish it seems. Luffy holds onto the hope that he can find the fabled treasure known as the One Piece and...
