Lilit Marcus: August 2008 Archives

The title of Bill Maher's controversial new documentary, "Religulous," comes from combining the words "religious" and "ridiculous," so it's pretty clear where he stands on the issue of faith. In this clip, he quizzes a Senator who says he doesn't believe in evolution. Watch the clip below.

I love British comedian John Oliver on 'The Daily Show'--he's just the right mix of biting and dry humor. Now, in a video for Jbooks.com, Oliver hosts a "Literature Rodeo." In this segment, he traces the history of Apocalyptic books, beginning, of course, with the Bible.

From the mall to the multiplex to the New York Times best-seller list, Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" books are a huge phenomenon. Are you a "Twilight" fan? How do you think the books measure up to that other series, "Harry Potter"? And do you think the "Twilight" books are pure fantasy, or do they have some spiritual lessons to teach?

Let us know in the comments section below.

In "The Longshots, which hits theaters August 22, Ice Cube plays a man who steps into the father role for his teenage niece, only to find that she has what it takes to become the first girl on her high school's football team. Together, they overcome sexism and prejudice to bring the team to victory. Watch the trailer below.

In Kirk Cameron's new movie, "Fireproof," he plays a hero firefighter who finds his relationship with his wife is more difficult to save than the people he pulls out of burning buildings. With a little help from his dad and his friends, he works on winning his wife's heart all over again.

Watch the trailer below and then check out our interview with Kirk Cameron.