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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Had the chance to write about BROTHER BEAR (2003) this week for FilmFisher, focusing on its strong connection to St. Francis of Assisi, known for his generosity and his connection to animals and the natural world. @filmfisher.bsky.social

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Every once in awhile my faith, film, and music writing collide, and that happened here. I dig into the diegetic music of THE HUNGER GAMES films and how it influences power and revolution:

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The Musical Power Struggle of The Hunger Games

How The Hunger Games, Jacques Attali, and biblical history showcase music as a weapon of state control, cultural survival, and full-scale revolution.

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

It was an absolute pleasure interviewing Jared Michael Fry and discussing his score for HEART OF THE BEAST. Watch the film in theaters now, listen to his score on all music streaming platforms, and read our interview here: www.cloudypicture.com/p/jared-fry-...

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

David Ayer & Brad Pitt's new collaboration is a well-paced, intensely thrilling film boosted by an emotional musical score and breathtaking Alaskan scenery. Read my full review: www.cloudypicture.com/p/heart-of-t... @heartofthebeast.bsky.social

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‘Heart of the Beast’ Review

David Ayer & Brad Pitt's new collaboration is a well-paced, intensely thrilling film boosted by an emotional musical score and breathtaking Alaskan scenery.

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

HEART OF THE BEAST is a survival story that practically plays out like a silent film. David Ayer handles that style wonderfully, delivering a well-paced and intensely thrilling film with an emotional musical score and breathtaking Alaskan scenery. Was crying by the end. @heartofthebeast.bsky.social

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

READ: Member Christian Jessup reviews SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE, and more www.cloudypicture.com/p/cinema-sna... @christianjessup.bsky.social

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Cinema Snapshots: August 2026

What I watched last month | It Ends, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and more...

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

I didn’t realize the songs in Moulin Rouge! were pop music for an embarrassing amount of its runtime. In the time since, it’s become one of my all time favorite films, so I decided to break down my strange relationship with Moulin Rouge! and the cultural literacy of jukebox musicals.

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Moulin Rouge! and the Jukebox Gospel

How cultural literacy affects everything from film viewing to preaching.

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Enjoy my score suite for THE SESSION short film! Soundtrack available soon on all streaming platforms. youtu.be/ZFiSuQrFvs0

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The Session | Original Short Film Soundtrack

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A glimpse at my scoring setup for THE SESSION short film, a synth-heavy symphony for this dark psychological thriller. Soundtrack release coming soon!

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Turning 20 this year, Amazing Grace stands out as a gem of faith-influenced cinema. The impressive script effectively captures 25 years in the life of William Wilberforce as he fights to steer anti-slave trade legislation through the British parliament: www.cloudypicture.com/p/bob-beltz-...

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Bob Beltz Interview: The Amazing Grace Movie 20 Years Later + Narnia Film Adaptations

Bob Beltz on William Wilberforce, Amazing Grace (2006), and adapting CS Lewis's Narnia.

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

I had the pleasure of joining @noelmanning.bsky.social on Meet Me at the Movies last week. And, as we often do, he and I discussed film scores. Our topic this time was crafting the perfect summer movie soundtrack using the music of John Williams: www.cloudypicture.com/p/john-willi...

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8 Iconic John Williams Film Scores That Make Me Think of Summer

Compiling the perfect summer movie soundtrack on Meet Me at the Movies.

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

While many biopics prioritize policy or political strategy, a distinct subset of presidential films provide insight into various presidents’ spiritual lives. Read how in my piece: www.cloudypicture.com/p/faith-in-p...

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Lincoln, Nixon, and the Makings of a Faithful President

How Biopics Use the Beatitudes to Measure the Commander in Chief

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

READ: Member Christian Jessup reviews DISCLOSURE DAY, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, OBSESSION, and more for A Cloudy Picture www.cloudypicture.com/p/cinema-sna... @christianjessup.bsky.social

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Cinema Snapshots June 2026

What I watched last month...

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Jocko Sims is an absolute delight to interview! Check out his thoughts on why Netflix’s LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE adaptation is relevant today. Full interview in comments! 👇 #littlehouseontheprairie #jockosims

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

READ: Member Christian Jessup analyzes the theological themes in Spielberg's 1977 hit, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: filmfisher.substack.com/p/seeking-th... @christianjessup.bsky.social

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

“You must leave everything you have to follow me.”

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

BARBIE (2023) and FRANKENSTEIN (2025) couldn’t be more tonally opposite, yet, at their core, they are telling the same story. So why does Hollywood keeps returning to this story? Article in comments 👇

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

With DISCLOSURE DAY releasing soon, I took a deep dive into Spielberg’s first film about aliens, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND, and the rich theological themes (and music) at play. filmfisher.substack.com/p/seeking-th...

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Close Encounters of the Third Kind

“You must leave everything you have to follow me.”

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

For 2026, members of Arts & Faith curated a Top 25 list of spiritually significant films directed by women. It was my honor to edit and score their montage video announcing the wonders. youtu.be/x0lgaTezF8o

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Arts & Faith | Top 25 Films Directed by Women | Cinema Video Montage

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

I’ve been binge watching films about U.S. presidents and was surprised at how frequently biblical references and allusions appeared. I did a deep dive on what Christian traits filmmakers observe in good (and bad) presidents:

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Lincoln, Nixon, and the Makings of a Faithful President

How Biopics Use the Beatitudes to Measure the Commander in Chief

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North Carolina Film Critics Association @ncfilmcritics.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

READ: Member Christian Jessup recommends underrated films to watch for Easter www.cloudypicture.com/p/films-to-w... @christianjessup.bsky.social

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Films to Watch for Easter

Five underrated films to watch for Holy Week...

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

From classic films to underrated gems, I wrote about my favorite films to watch for Easter! www.cloudypicture.com/p/films-to-w...

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Films to Watch for Easter

Five underrated films to watch for Holy Week...

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Loved interviewing René Echevarria about his career and upcoming show, THE FAITHFUL. Especially loved this Spielberg story. Read the full interview here: www.cloudypicture.com/p/rene-echev...

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Thomas Manning @thethomasmanning.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

I find myself in the all-too-familiar position of looking for work. Open to full-time or freelance gigs. 7 years of entertainment journalism experience across a variety of mediums, 3 years of working in the film fest space, and almost a decade in broadcast and radio production.

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Read my (brief) thoughts on the parallels between Finding Nemo and Jesus’ parables: filmfisher.substack.com/p/fresh-catc...

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Fresh Catch #21

What we think is worth watching in the week of March 5th, 2026.

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Love when a director writes a film with the score in mind. Listen to my score for A REDLY DEAD: recordu.lnk.to/sncjjm

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Streaming this weekend on Apple TV, ETERNITY is a tender examination of perfection and familiarity in the afterlife. I wrote for Film Fisher on its profound spiritual themes:

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Eternity

Examining Perfection and Familiarity in the Afterlife of “Eternity”

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Christian Jessup @christianjessup.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

DEATH OF A UNICORN shows the unicorn as a creature of both judgment and healing. By exploring the unicorn’s symbolism through a spiritual lens, the film invites us to reflect on our own relationship with the unseen: filmfisher.substack.com/p/the-fear-o...

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The Fear of God in “Death of a Unicorn”

Healing, Judgment, and the Power of the Supernatural

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