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“Jesus Christ Superstar” reimagined and other items from the crossroads
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. What’s the buzz? Jesus Christ Superstar, which debuted on stage over 40 years ago, is being reimagined for the 21st century as an arena rock spectacular. A North American arena tour of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ground-breaking rock musical is scheduled hit…
Vanessa Hudgens talks about getting down and gritty as homeless, unwed teen mother in “Gimme Shelter”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Building an impressive resume. At only 25, Vanessa Hudgens is fast establishing herself as an actress of surprisingly wide range. After first gaining fame in the Disney Channel’s frothy High School Musical trilogy, she’s gone on to surprise critics with strong turns in a…
“Gimme Shelter” strikes a rare artistic balance between edginess and inspiration + A talk with writer/director/producer Ron Krauss
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Powerful Gimme Shelter hits theaters this Friday (1/24) Synopsis: Based on the inspiring true events, Gimme Shelter centers on the courageous story of Agnes “Apple” Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens) and her incredible path to motherhood as a pregnant, homeless teenager. Forced to flee her abusive…
Is Time Magazine’s Person of the Year a communist? “Pope Francis: Our Brother, Our Friend” author Alejandro Bermudez speaks out
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Separating truth from media spin. By now you know that Time Magazine has snubbed me once again and named Pope Francis as it 2013 Person of the Year. In explaining the decision Time Deputy Managing Editor Radhika Jones says “The Pope came onto the scene…
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