Voices
Jake Martin, S.J. is an assistant professor of film studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. He received his PhD in Film Studies from Trinity College, Dublin in 2023. His book What’s So Funny About Faith: A Memoir from the Intersection of the Hilarious and Holy was published by Loyola Press in 2012.
Arts & CultureIdeas
The easiest way through the recognition of our sinfulness is through humor.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Professional tennis in the real world—as opposed to the reel world—is not quite as cool or sexy.
Arts & CultureFilm
“Immaculate” is a cut above its cinematic cohorts, due in no small part to its decidedly feminist take.
Arts & CultureIdeas
An audience may not realize that Gillis has something substantive to say about American society, because they are also squirming so much
Arts & CultureTelevision
What do you do when literally the entire world loves you, but not you?
Arts & CultureIdeas
In the new podcast, “Strike Force 5,” Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel and John Oliver all admitted to a desire for Holy Orders.
Arts & CultureIdeas
I used to hate pickleball. I’ve (almost) had a conversion.
Arts & CultureIdeas
The comedian's headlining with Seinfeld speaks to his growing reputation as one of the fundamental voices of American humor.
Arts & CultureIdeas
Novak Djokovic is a flawed man, which he has proven on multiple occasions, but what athlete isn’t?
Arts & CultureTelevision
The third season of ‘Derry Girls’ has plenty of laughs to offer and goes deeper with all its main characters.