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Brandon Ambrosino

Brandon Ambrosino

Former Vox Staff

Thinking and writing about culture and religion.

Latest articles by Brandon Ambrosino

Everything you need to know about Pope Francis
Criminal Justice
By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
Why are Christian movies so painfully bad?Why are Christian movies so painfully bad?
Culture

Old Fashioned isn’t trying to tell its own story. It’s trying to discredit someone else’s.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
What is Easter all about? Resurrection or eggs and bunnies?What is Easter all about? Resurrection or eggs and bunnies?
Culture

The surprising links between traditions.

By Matthew Yglesias and Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
A Christmas Carol is a defense of charity — and capitalismA Christmas Carol is a defense of charity — and capitalism
Culture

Scrooge is redeemed not by becoming poor, but by using his wealth to help those in need.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Almanac
Krampus: the demonic Santa Claus you haven’t heard aboutKrampus: the demonic Santa Claus you haven’t heard about
Almanac

Congratulations! You survived Krampusnacht.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Almanac
Is Easter about Jesus or bunnies? Both, actually.Is Easter about Jesus or bunnies? Both, actually.
Almanac

The origins of the holiday’s non-religious traditions

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
“Everybody is looking for something”: Looking’s Murray Bartlett on his series’ appeal“Everybody is looking for something”: Looking’s Murray Bartlett on his series’ appeal
Culture

“Looking is a reflection of where we are now.”

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
“What the hell did I do?” 6 shocking moments from HBO’s The Jinx“What the hell did I do?” 6 shocking moments from HBO’s The Jinx
Culture

Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki was right — the finale gave viewers a satisfying conclusion.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
Robert Durst, subject of HBO’s The Jinx, arrested for decades-old murderRobert Durst, subject of HBO’s The Jinx, arrested for decades-old murder
Culture

Director Andrew Jarecki uncovered new evidence that led to the arrest.

By Brandon Ambrosino
Culture
Jinx director Andrew Jarecki tells us why he wants viewers to rethink an alleged murdererJinx director Andrew Jarecki tells us why he wants viewers to rethink an alleged murderer
Culture

“You learn a lot more when you start with the premise that you’re both human beings.”

By Brandon Ambrosino