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Author Archives: revkennydickson
Review: A Hidden Life
For those who imagine what would have happened if the SS monsters chasing The Von Trapp family in The Sound of Music had captured them in the Abbey’s graveyard, Terrence Malick’s latest virtuosic film, A Hidden Life offers a possible … Continue reading
All Are In Need of A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Focus Features The 2018 documentary film about Fred Rogers, Won’t You Be My Neighbor is one of the finest films in recent years. Even though it was not in the genre of Faith Films, its presentation of Fred Roger’s quiet, … Continue reading
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
Posted in Faith Shots, Film Shots
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
