Author Archives: Jacob Sahms

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About Jacob Sahms

I like hearing people's stories, and telling a few of my own. You can find me at Bethia United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, Va., coaching on the soccer field or basketball court, or digging into the deep stack of graphic novels, thrillers, and theological books that's been growing for years.

Black-ish: Let’s Get Real (TV Review)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

First off, I doubt I was the demographic that writer Kenya Barris or star Anthony Anderson was aiming for with black-ish. But I’m a big fan of Anderson’s and the publicist offered me the screener, so of course I was down for a … Continue reading →

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One-on-One with Black-ish’s Kenya Barris (TV/Interview)

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Raised in Inglewood in Los Angeles, CA, screenwriter Kenya Barris grew up knowing what it was like to be black. But years later, married to a doctor and the father to five children, his expectations for what it meant and … Continue reading →

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Gotham- First Reaction: Into The Darkness (TV Review)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I promise you however dark and scary the world right might be right now, there will be light.–Jim Gordon, before he was The Commissioner What first grabs your attention is how visually stunning the night shots of Gotham are, with dark grays … Continue reading →

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Forever- First Look (TV Review)

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

An explosive subway collision throws medical examiner Dr. Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffud) into the path of New York City’s finest, Detective Jo Martinez (Alana de la Garza). They’re out to figure out who caused the subway crash, but there’s one … Continue reading →

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The Blacklist: Recap… And What Comes Next? (TV Review)

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

I’m not ashamed to admit it: I binge-watched all of The Blacklist over the last ten days. Throughout the season, my parents and one of my good friends would periodically email me after an episode they liked with the question, “Why aren’t … Continue reading →

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A Walk Among Tombstones: Working Through Penance (Movie Review)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Liam Neeson’s latest isn’t what you were expecting: it’s not Taken 3. Instead, it’s a violent, spiritual walk through the twelve steps, as retired Matthew Scudder (Neeson) works to make right a decade-old mistake by solving a series of abduction/murders in … Continue reading →

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The Song: Story-Driven vs. Message-Driven, Interview With Writer/Director Richie Ramsey (Movie Interview)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Having seen The Song, I was impressed by the story, the acting, and cinematography. How were you able to achieve that level of quality in all three phases? That’s quite the trifecta. Thank you very much! This is ultimately the … Continue reading →

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Red Band Society- First Look (TV Review)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Everyone has two stories: the one they want you to hear and they one they don’t.–Charlie Within the opening vignette of FOX’s premiere of Red Band Society, I’m hooked. I’m talking belly laughs…and a deep perspective on life that makes … Continue reading →

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Aliens & Strangers (Sunday’s Sermon Today)

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

The question in the psychological evaluation went something like this: “When you arrive at a new place, do you barge right in and take over or do you lurk at the back until you’ve assessed everyone?” Somehow, neither answer sounds … Continue reading →

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Mike Yankoski’s The Sacred Year: Old Practices For A New Day (Book Review)

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Jacob Sahms

Using a framework of divine practices, centuries old yet ultimately vital to today and tomorrow, Yankoski moves through a series of chapters that are anecdotal and practical all at once. Reading the book IS hearing his story, but it’s also … Continue reading →

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