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Author Archives: revkennydickson
Finding Jesus in Joker
SPOILERS Included Hidden in the darkness of themes, setting, and characters, Joker is a film that is both dense and nuanced in symbolism, message and its reflection of our times. Although it can be a challenge at times to watch, … Continue reading
Up + 10
The signature moment of Up is the “Married Life” sequence where Ellie’s and Carl’s lives together are presented, from their exchanging “I do” to their saying “goodbye.” Functionally the montage establishes the narrative foundation and insight into Carl’s character and … Continue reading
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Tagged Charlie Chaplin, Cross Roads Faith and Film, faith and film, grief, loss, Marriage, Pixar, Up film, Up The Married life
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Rocketman Is a Sub-orbital Flight of Fantasy
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Rocketman Is a Sub-orbital Flight of Fantasy
As Elton John struggled with his identity through his early adult through middle age years, “Rocketman” wrestles with its genre and purpose. Is the film a celebration of the music of an iconic artist and pop-culture figure, or is it … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernie Taupin, Dexter Fletcher, Elton John, Jamie Bell, Richard Madden, Rocketman, Ryan White, Taron Egerton
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Review: Losers
NFL coaching legend Vince Lombardi regretted his gospelizing the statement, “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.” Had he the power he would have rather been known more for saying something along the lines of, “the commitment and dedication to … Continue reading
Ike’s Farewell Resonates Powerfully Now
This 16-minute speech is President Dwight Eisenhower’s farewell address to the nation. As supreme allied commander in Europe during World War 2, Dwight Eisenhower bore as heavy a responsibility as anyone in the 20th Century. This, one of his final … Continue reading
Won’t You See, Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Please?
I hate that I was late in seeing Won’t You Be My Neighbor. I hate when life intrudes on my movie “to see list,” but better late than never. I have one thing to say to anyone who has not … Continue reading
The Shape of Water
I thought I would review The Shape of Water, the winner of the 2018 Academy Award for Best Picture in a different way, a text log between me and my niece. Niece: Have you seen The Shape of Water? Me: … Continue reading
Living Biblically
CBS and producer and writer Patrick Walsh have gone where angels fear to tread, producing a religious sitcom. No other subject matter is as open to criticism as religion. While there are enough persons of faith to support a show … Continue reading
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Tagged CBS, Duke Chapel, duke divinity school, faith, Jay R Ferguson, Living Biblically, Patrick Walsh, sitcom, the Bible, Will Willimon
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Film Review: 12 Strong
12 Strong is a conundrum of a film. For what is presented on the screen, it accomplishes what is expected from a film about military combat. After setting the scene by introducing major characters and the nature and complexity of … Continue reading
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Tagged 12 Strong, Chris Hemsworth, Christ, church, faith, Faith Communities, Green Berets, jesus, Michael Shannon, Special Forces, U. S. Army
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