Yesterday I caught a premier press-screening of Spider-Man 3 and I'm officially here to tell you that this movie rocks! And, yes, before you criticize me, that is official trade lingo for a movie that … well … rocks!

It may not be appropriate for a kid still in kindergarten, which is why I didn't take AJ, even though I could have (I was allowed one guest), but it's primarily because there is violence (what heroic actioner doesn't feature violence) and a really scary Venom. :: shudder :: But if it weren't for the fright factor I'd take AJ tomorrow. As it is he's already wanting to see the movie and begging me to take him. (I had no idea he'd already watched the first two

In early 2005 I wrote a Bible study for the Spider-Man 1 & 2 movies, currently only available via ChristianityToday.com. Last week I stopped by the offices of Christianity Today International and "volunteered" to freelance the Bible study for Spider-Man 3, as well, opening May 4 in a theater near you. (Here's the official site. Here's the IMDB site.)

So, this coming Tuesday, thanks to CT Movies editor, Mark Moring, I will attend a screening of Spider-Man 3 at 10 AM in downtown Chicago. Wahoo! After that, I will put on my thinking cap, review my extensive notes, think hard and start writing about the many redemptive themes from the film to weave into a Bible study useful for small group discussions and