Steve Hackman
@stevehackman1.bsky.social
Author | Educator | Pilgrim | Pastor | Film Critic
Co-host of Deep Dive Movie Reviews & Beyond the Pale podcast
Hong Kong based, I write about the intersection of life and faith through the lens of pilgrimage over at stevehackman.substack.com
Co-host of Deep Dive Movie Reviews & Beyond the Pale podcast
Hong Kong based, I write about the intersection of life and faith through the lens of pilgrimage over at stevehackman.substack.com
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THE APARTMENT: after a bit of a hiatus, @stevehackman1.bsky.social and I return to our Every Best Picture series, joined this episode by my longtime crony @pierceconran.bsky.social to discuss this seminal romantic comedy and all things Billy Wilder. Enjoy! youtu.be/8n0gvRblAD0?...
Every Best Picture - The Apartment (1960) - Academy Award Winners
YouTube video by Deep Dive Movie Reviews
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November 15, 2025 at 6:16 AM
THE APARTMENT: after a bit of a hiatus, @stevehackman1.bsky.social and I return to our Every Best Picture series, joined this episode by my longtime crony @pierceconran.bsky.social to discuss this seminal romantic comedy and all things Billy Wilder. Enjoy! youtu.be/8n0gvRblAD0?...
In 1 Samuel 8 the people of Israel demanded that Samuel give them a king. Samuel goes on to explain to the people that a king will control them, abuse them, and use their lives to further his own.
And yet, surprisingly they replied, "We still want a king over us!"
And yet, surprisingly they replied, "We still want a king over us!"
9 Warning Signs Your Pastor May Be Building His Own Kingdom
Identifying the Red Flags in Church Leadership
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June 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
In 1 Samuel 8 the people of Israel demanded that Samuel give them a king. Samuel goes on to explain to the people that a king will control them, abuse them, and use their lives to further his own.
And yet, surprisingly they replied, "We still want a king over us!"
And yet, surprisingly they replied, "We still want a king over us!"
Elon should have taken a hint from Mike Pense, Jeff Sessions, Rudy Giuliani, Michael Cohen etc. on how these Faustian relationships with Trump end 😂. Now I am just enjoying my popcorn and watching the show
From 'disgusting abomination' to 'crazy:' Trump and Musk in social media brawl
President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to cut off government contracts with Elon Musk's companies, as the once-close relationship between the world's most powerful man and its richest unraveled publicly on their rival social media platforms.
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June 6, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Elon should have taken a hint from Mike Pense, Jeff Sessions, Rudy Giuliani, Michael Cohen etc. on how these Faustian relationships with Trump end 😂. Now I am just enjoying my popcorn and watching the show
“With Tesla sales tanking, Tesla stock slumping and angry Tesla investors demanding reasons on why Musk seems committed to brand self-destruction, a humbled Elon leaves the Trump orbit like so may before him; frustrated, diminished, and wondering why he ever made that Faustian deal to begin with."
Elon Musk and the Trump Trap: A Cautionary Tale
How Prominent Figures Have Regretted Their Deals with "the Donald"
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June 1, 2025 at 1:16 AM
“With Tesla sales tanking, Tesla stock slumping and angry Tesla investors demanding reasons on why Musk seems committed to brand self-destruction, a humbled Elon leaves the Trump orbit like so may before him; frustrated, diminished, and wondering why he ever made that Faustian deal to begin with."
America is now about two steps away from “The Running Man”
A Reality Show Where Immigrants Compete for U.S. Citizenship? D.H.S. Is Considering It.
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 9:17 AM
America is now about two steps away from “The Running Man”
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Happy Easter! What better day to dive deep into one of Hollywood’s most lavish and beloved biblical epics. For our latest Every Best Picture @stevehackman1.bsky.social & I are joined by the wonderful David Canfield to discuss William Wyler’s 11-time Oscar winner BEN-HUR: youtu.be/T0ECTIiNl0E?...
Every Best Picture - Ben-Hur (1959) with David Canfield -Academy Award Winners
YouTube video by Deep Dive Movie Reviews
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April 20, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Happy Easter! What better day to dive deep into one of Hollywood’s most lavish and beloved biblical epics. For our latest Every Best Picture @stevehackman1.bsky.social & I are joined by the wonderful David Canfield to discuss William Wyler’s 11-time Oscar winner BEN-HUR: youtu.be/T0ECTIiNl0E?...
Meanwhile Russia’s Putin & China’s Xi look on and must wonder if they are getting pranked as their most cherished foreign policy goal, the splitting of the Western alliance, gets enacted by the very man trusted to protect it.
"America: The House Always Wins"
Why Trump's Gamble to Overturn the International Order is a Fool's Errand
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April 16, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Meanwhile Russia’s Putin & China’s Xi look on and must wonder if they are getting pranked as their most cherished foreign policy goal, the splitting of the Western alliance, gets enacted by the very man trusted to protect it.
NeZha 2 is the highest grossing animated film ever and has just overtaken Star Wars: The Force Awakens to be the 5th highest grossing film overall. With a cultural phenomena like that @marshy00.bsky.social and I felt we needed to jump in and give our thoughts on Ne Zha 2 #nezha2
Ne Zha 2 | UNPACKED
YouTube video by Deep Dive Movie Reviews
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March 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
NeZha 2 is the highest grossing animated film ever and has just overtaken Star Wars: The Force Awakens to be the 5th highest grossing film overall. With a cultural phenomena like that @marshy00.bsky.social and I felt we needed to jump in and give our thoughts on Ne Zha 2 #nezha2
MAGA when “X” goes down must be a lot like teenagers when they lose the internet; lots of confusion and not quite knowing what to do now. My advice is the same, “go outside, play, and get some fresh air” 🙏😇
www.reuters.com/technology/s...
www.reuters.com/technology/s...
Social media platform X down for thousands of users, Downdetector shows
Social media platform X is down for thousands of users in the U.S. and the UK, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.
www.reuters.com
March 10, 2025 at 10:13 PM
MAGA when “X” goes down must be a lot like teenagers when they lose the internet; lots of confusion and not quite knowing what to do now. My advice is the same, “go outside, play, and get some fresh air” 🙏😇
www.reuters.com/technology/s...
www.reuters.com/technology/s...
“That was the offer. I’ll deliver your cultural war victory but you have to defend me at best, or remain silent at worst, while I corrupt America’s soul.”
"A Faustian Bargain? Zelensky, Trump, and the Christian Conundrum"
Jesus taught us how to deal with the devil in the desert…Why Zelensky listened but Evangelicals didn't
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March 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
“That was the offer. I’ll deliver your cultural war victory but you have to defend me at best, or remain silent at worst, while I corrupt America’s soul.”
The whole world witnessed the U.S. President shake down a loyal ally on live TV in order to make an eventual deal with our adversary. #treason
March 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The whole world witnessed the U.S. President shake down a loyal ally on live TV in order to make an eventual deal with our adversary. #treason
As kids I played a comp game called BALANCE OF POWER where as the President you used soft power to increase your influence against the Soviets. Later we just started goofing around and would suddenly stop funding our allies and start siding with the Soviets Our allies would go nuts! Just a kids game
February 20, 2025 at 9:21 PM
As kids I played a comp game called BALANCE OF POWER where as the President you used soft power to increase your influence against the Soviets. Later we just started goofing around and would suddenly stop funding our allies and start siding with the Soviets Our allies would go nuts! Just a kids game
I’ve spent years asking myself “Why do I believe what I believe?” Here is another piece of that puzzle
What Exactly Does Jesus "Save" Us From?
It's probably not what you think
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January 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
I’ve spent years asking myself “Why do I believe what I believe?” Here is another piece of that puzzle
With Trump pardoning even violent participants, Jan 6 is an open wound that will continue to fester rather than heal.
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Revisiting January 6th: The Truth in Motion (Videos Of Pardoned Criminals)
Uncovering the Lies, Confronting the Violence, and Standing Firm for Democracy
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January 26, 2025 at 12:03 AM
With Trump pardoning even violent participants, Jan 6 is an open wound that will continue to fester rather than heal.
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Remembering David Lynch
Sharing a few memories about the late, great David Lynch with @stevehackman1.bsky.social youtu.be/U5mYlBGvhwE?...
Remembering David Lynch | RETROSPECTIVE
YouTube video by Deep Dive Movie Reviews
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January 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Remembering David Lynch
Always a Detroiter! Go Lions! #detroitlions
January 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Always a Detroiter! Go Lions! #detroitlions
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Getting the “Christingles” ready for the afternoon Christmas Eve church service at St. John’s Cathedral #christmas #hongkonglife
December 24, 2024 at 4:50 AM
Getting the “Christingles” ready for the afternoon Christmas Eve church service at St. John’s Cathedral #christmas #hongkonglife
Four people representing four various positions on Christianity, science, atheism, suffering, and what it means to be human engaging in a dialogue of mutual respect and holding any certainty they have balanced with a healthy dose of humility?
Well, this is my love language.
Well, this is my love language.
Debating God With The Archbishop of Canterbury, Philip Goff, and Elizabeth Oldfield
YouTube video by Alex O'Connor
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December 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Four people representing four various positions on Christianity, science, atheism, suffering, and what it means to be human engaging in a dialogue of mutual respect and holding any certainty they have balanced with a healthy dose of humility?
Well, this is my love language.
Well, this is my love language.
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
November 28, 2024 at 10:04 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!
The recent passing of Tony Campolo offered me the chance to reflect on the impact he had on me.
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What Tony Campolo Taught Me
The recent passing of the famed evangelist offers a chance to reflect on his legacy
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November 22, 2024 at 10:43 PM
The recent passing of Tony Campolo offered me the chance to reflect on the impact he had on me.
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When my love of films collides with my faith the results can be wondrous (e.g. Terrence Malick) or disastrous (e.g. Pure Flix). Sadly, it appears the new biopic on Bonhoeffer falls within the latter.
‘Bonhoeffer’ Bears Little Resemblance to Reality - Christianity Today
The new biopic from Angel Studios twists the theologian's life and thought to make a political point.
www.christianitytoday.com
November 20, 2024 at 8:59 PM
When my love of films collides with my faith the results can be wondrous (e.g. Terrence Malick) or disastrous (e.g. Pure Flix). Sadly, it appears the new biopic on Bonhoeffer falls within the latter.