Category Archives: Film Shots

Scattershooting while wondering about films and films and faith.

Review: Killing Jesus

Posted on March 29, 2015 by revkennydickson

When considering The National Geographic Channel’s latest offering In “The Killing” series based on the books by Bill O’Reilly, I was reminded of a certain Spaghetti Western film. The Good: The presentation of Jesus was refreshingly genuine, personal, and ethnic. … Continue reading →

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Film Review: “McFarland, USA”

Posted on March 5, 2015 by revkennydickson

As February is traditionally one of the worst times of the year for movie releases, my expectations were rather low when I attended a screening of “McFarland, USA,” a biopic about a California cross country track coach starring Kevin Costner. … Continue reading →

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Film Review “Selma”

Posted on January 23, 2015 by revkennydickson

March 7, 1965 was one of the most historic days in American history. Now known as “Bloody Sunday” March 7 was the day millions of United States citizens and millions more people around the world, witnessed the hate fueled brutality … Continue reading →

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Film Review “Whiplash”

Posted on December 12, 2014 by revkennydickson

With the name “Whiplash” and the subject matter built around jazz music, particularly drums, one would expect a film that explodes from the screen and provides a beat that cannot be missed. That is just what one gets in this … Continue reading →

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Film Review “The Theory Of Everything”

Posted on November 15, 2014 by revkennydickson

The jigsaw puzzle piece is a fitting symbol for marriage, with each person being a different shape as determined by their interests, talents, beliefs and personalities. When two people with complementary shapes find one another, they are best able to … Continue reading →

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“Lifehood:’56-Up’ and the ‘Up’ Series”

Posted on October 13, 2014 by revkennydickson

Richard Linklater has received deserved accolades as the writer and director for “Boyhood,” a film 12 years in the making that chronicled the life of a family. Filming 3 to 5 days every year for 12 years, the characters change … Continue reading →

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Of Voice and Verse

Posted on August 12, 2014 by revkennydickson

Although the genesis and perhaps lion’s share of credit for the power in this inspiring scene from “Dead Poets Society” belongs with screenwriter Tom Schulman, it is the understated yet determined passion in Robin Williams’s delivery that carries the power … Continue reading →

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Film Reveiw: “CALVARY”

Posted on August 2, 2014 by revkennydickson

Film Reveiw: "CALVARY".

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Film Reveiw: CALVARY

Posted on August 2, 2014 by revkennydickson

CALVARY portrays the travails of a good man trying to be a good priest ministering to challenging people in a difficult time. Any film with this title and subject carried the weight of significant expectations, and CALVARY upholds such dutifully. … Continue reading →

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“Son of God”: Script over Scripture

Posted on April 16, 2014 by revkennydickson

Speaking for their film “Son of God,” producers Roma Downy and Mark Burnett spoke about their desire to update the epic Biblical films of the 1950’s and 60’s to better fit with today’s audiences. With greater technological tools at their … Continue reading →

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