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Category Archives: Film Shots
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
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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Darkest Hour: A Different Kind of Christmas Movie
Christmas is one of the most important seasons for the film industry. With schools out and adults taking days off, people go to movies. Christmas is the movie season for big-budget titles, possible Oscar contenders, as well as Christmas themed films. … Continue reading
Film Review: A Ghost Story
Story telling has been at the heart of human communication since the development of language. Countless generations of people have gathered to share stories that entertain, inform, and offer insight into their condition. One of the iconic story forms is … Continue reading
