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Jonathan Butrin

Jonathan Butrin is the founder and editor of Cinema Faith. He attended Cornerstone University, where he was one of the first students to graduate with a film degree. Following graduation, Jonathan spent years studying theology to develop a deeper foundation of faith. He now has the privilege of using his passions and gifts to proclaim God's truth through the modern day parables of film.

ArticlesMarch 5, 2026

Oscars 2026 — Who Should Win? (Part Three)

By Jonathan Butrin

Welcome to part three of our Oscar picks! Here’s part two in case you missed it: Oscars 2026 — Who Should Win? (Part Two) Remember, these aren’t the movies that…

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ArticlesMarch 3, 2026

Oscars 2026 — Who Should Win? (Part Two)

By Jonathan Butrin

Welcome to part two of our Oscar picks! Here’s part one in case you missed it: Oscars 2026 — Who Should Win? (Part One) Remember, these aren’t the movies that…

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ArticlesFebruary 22, 2026

Oscars 2026 — Who Should Win? (Part One)

By Jonathan Butrin

Do the Oscars still matter? Ethan Hawke recently defended them on the Keep It! podcast. His argument was that the Oscars are important because they’re good for movies: “What’s great…

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Podcasts, Streaming ReviewsJanuary 28, 2026

Sentimental Value

By Jonathan Butrin

  The Oscar nominations are out and Sentimental Value is up for nine of them. That’s the most nominations ever for a Norwegian film, and the honors are richly deserved. It’s…

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Top TenJanuary 1, 2026

Best Movies of 2026

By Jonathan Butrin

  This is a constantly evolving top ten list that won’t be finalized until next year’s Oscars. Check back often!   Obsession The Odyssey Primetime The Invite The Drama Backrooms…

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Podcasts, Reviews, Streaming ReviewsDecember 30, 2025

Hamnet

By Jonathan Butrin

  I’ve always hated Shakespeare with a passion. Why watch a play if you can’t understand what the characters are saying? Hamnet changed that for good. Not only is the movie…

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Podcasts, Reviews, Streaming ReviewsNovember 26, 2025

Sorry, Baby

By Jonathan Butrin

  There’s always a movie that flies under the radar only to end up being one of the best of the year. Sorry, Baby claims the title for 2025. The film…

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Podcasts, Reviews, Streaming ReviewsOctober 30, 2025

One Battle After Another

By Jonathan Butrin

  Paul Thomas Anderson may be the best director working today. His career as a writer/director transcends genre and convention with unique stories and characters every time he steps behind…

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Podcasts, Reviews, Streaming ReviewsSeptember 30, 2025

Caught Stealing

By Jonathan Butrin

  Darren Aronofsky is best known as a writer/director of provocative films like Black Swan, Mother!, and Requiem for a Dream. Movies that are hard to watch and harder to forget. Caught Stealing is…

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Podcasts, Reviews, Streaming ReviewsAugust 28, 2025

Eddington

By Jonathan Butrin

  2020 was a pivotal moment in American history. We disappeared into our homes and came out a divided nation. That’s the backdrop for Eddington. Ari Aster, the writer/director best…

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