Philip Kosloski

How ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ is a perfect example of Tolkien’s “eucatastrophe”

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There is an important aspect of narrative fiction which J.R.R. Tolkien called “eucatastrophe”, which he described as “The sudden happy turn in a story which pierces you with a joy that brings tears,” making the brilliant observation that “the Resurrection was the greatest ‘eucatastrophe’ possible.” Everyone who has encountered a good narrative has probably encountered […]

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Chalice of Salvation: Reflections on Charles Williams’ ‘War in Heaven’

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Long before Indiana Jones ever donned a fedora and cracked a bullwhip, and well before the creator of Robert Langdon of The DaVinci Code fame was even born, there was Archdeacon Julian Davenant. Who? you might ask. Most people know the symbologist played by Tom Hanks in the movies, and you must have lived under

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Here are the only comic adaptations of Tolkien’s Middle-Earth

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Ever since the highly successful publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien’s world of Middle-Earth has been adapted to other forms of media. It has been the subject of children’s cartoons, blockbuster movies, video games, an upcoming TV series and even a new stage performance. Yet one form of media

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4 Women in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth who reflect the beauty of the Virgin Mary

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“I think I know exactly what you mean by the order of Grace; and of course by your references to Our Lady, upon which all my own small perception of beauty both in majesty and simplicity is founded.” (The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, #142) J.R.R. Tolkien, being a devout Catholic, was well acquainted with the indispensable role of the Blessed Virgin

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‘Using the Force: Star Wars and Catholicism’ An interview with Anthony Digmann

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Star Wars is by far one of the biggest movie franchises of all time and has captivated the hearts of fans for many decades. It has become part of our culture and continues to grow in influence with every passing year.   Recently I had the chance to ask Catholic author and speaker, Anthony Digmann

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‘Captain Marvel’ aims “higher,” but doesn’t reach its potential

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Audiences were rightly excited for the release of Captain Marvel for several reasons: they would get to see another beloved Marvel character on the big screen, adding to the roster of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Avengers; but also, how could I forget, they would get to see the first female superhero in Marvel

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