The Mission Rating: CC Distributor: ABC 1 Release Date: 10:05 PM, Sundays Compass has been a television framework for some real highs and lows when it comes to religious programming. The Mission, however, may be one of those welcome high-points. This four-part series comes from the same production team that brought us The Abbey, the story of five… Continue reading TV & Film Reviews: The Mission
Victor Malarek is an investigative journalist whose latest book lifts the lid on the prostitution industry. He suggests a radical strategy for change.
The CEO of Prison Fellowship International, Ron Nikkel, shares the stories of hope going on behind the bars of some of the world’s most notorious prisons.
Katrina Roe shares her journey as a young mum with a growing daughter.
It seems the teenage musical genre will never die. First there was Fame next came High School Musical. Now, Glee takes centre stage, with not only singing, dancing and teenage romance, but a good dose of edgy humour. Since it first appeared last year the American TV series has quickly gained a cult following of… Continue reading TV Review: Glee (Podcast)
It’s ironic to think that one of Jesus Christ’s greatest teachings, was “Judge Not” and yet sometimes His followers, Christians, have the worst reputation for being judgmental. Sadly, judging each other is something that we all do pretty frequently, and it’s not an easy habit to overcome. In fact, according to professor of psychology Terry… Continue reading Making Judgements Without Being Judgmental
With the impact of nature on health getting more and more attention, we interview Dr Kathleen Bagot about ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ in children.
Elite middle-distance runner, Julius Achon, talks to Open House presenter Sheridan Voysey about his tragic childhood – and overcoming adversity.
You may have heard this week about the scientific breakthrough by the famous American geneticist Dr Craig Venter. He’s said to have created the first artificial life. A cell containing DNA that was built from scratch in a laboratory with four bottles of chemicals. According to experts, it’s an achievement that goes way beyond regular genetic… Continue reading The Ethics of Artificial Life
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Rating: PG Distributor: Disney Release Date: May 27, 2010 Disney is grooming a successor for the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and it seems like The Prince of Persia is the likely vehicle. For a fantasy adventure aimed at the tweens and teen fans of the long-running video game franchise, it… Continue reading Film Reviews: The Prince of Persia
Food Inc. Rating: M Distributor: Roadshow Release Date: 20 May, 2010 No-one really thinks that red cars go faster. Whatever the colour of the body, it’s the same engine underneath. Yet the new documentary Food Inc. suggests we are in danger of swallowing a similar fallacy when it comes to the meals we eat. Fast food or supermarket… Continue reading Film Review: Food Inc.
Famous US geneticist Craig Venter has made another step towards creating artificial life. We ask theologian Dr Brian Edgar about the implications, and whether it’s ethically ok to create life in a laboratory.
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