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“A Christmas Carol”: 10 Notable Versions of Dickens’s Holiday Classic

By Joseph W. Smith III / December 12, 2023

Here are 10 notable versions of Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol,” discussed (as Mr. Scrooge might have it) in terms of assets and liabilities—and rated out of 5 British shillings.

10 Festive Ways to Enjoy “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens

By Joseph W. Smith III / December 7, 2021

Nearly 180 years later, “A Christmas Carol” shows no sign of losing its perennial popularity, with countless new versions and tributes emerging every year. For fans of Dickens, Scrooge, and Tiny Tim, here are 10 festive ways to enjoy this Yuletide favorite!

10 Coming-of-Age Movies for Graduates and Prospective Freshmen

By Joseph W. Smith III / July 30, 2021

In this summer of ’21—the age of maturity in many minds—as high school and college grads step toward adulthood, Beautiful Christian Life presents a slate of worthy films about growing up.

The Love of Money vs. “Godliness with Contentment”: 10 Movies about Wealth and Greed

By Joseph W. Smith III / May 13, 2021

The Bible offers dozens of passages on money, greed, and the proper attitude toward wealth. Here are 10 worthy films about riches, poverty, and avarice, with an appropriate text from Scripture to go with each one.

10 More Under-the-Radar Picks for Christian Movie Lovers

By Joseph W. Smith III / December 31, 2020

Here are 10 more picks from my book on under-the-radar titles, “The Best Movies You Never Saw.” While only a few are overtly Christ-centered, they all embrace a biblical message, providing much to think about for viewers working to live out their faith in a secular age.

6 Christian Themes to Look For in the 2017 Wonder Woman Movie

By Le Ann Trees / December 7, 2020

The film “Wonder Woman” clearly resonates with audiences for a variety of reasons, including a strong female heroine who is kind, compassionate, and tough. Interestingly, it also includes quite a few Christian parallels. Here are six biblical themes to look for in the 2017 superheroine flick.

A Dozen Under-the-Radar Movies for Decent Christian Viewing

By Joseph W. Smith III / August 21, 2020

Here are a dozen films from that volume specifically chosen for Christian viewers. While only a few of these are “faith-based” or overtly Christ-centered, they all rest on a solid moral framework, providing much to think about as we work to live biblically in a secular age.