Category Archives: Film Shots

Scattershooting while wondering about films and films and faith.

Rocketman Is a Sub-orbital Flight of Fantasy

Posted on June 11, 2019 by revkennydickson

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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Review: Losers

Posted on March 24, 2019 by revkennydickson

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 →

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Won’t You See, Won’t You Be My Neighbor, Please?

Posted on July 4, 2018 by revkennydickson

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 →

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The Shape of Water

Posted on March 12, 2018 by revkennydickson

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 →

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Living Biblically

Posted on February 26, 2018 by revkennydickson

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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Film Review: 12 Strong

Posted on January 23, 2018 by revkennydickson

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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Darkest Hour: A Different Kind of Christmas Movie

Posted on December 22, 2017 by revkennydickson

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 →

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Film Review: A Ghost Story

Posted on July 20, 2017 by revkennydickson

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 →

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Review: 13 Reasons Why

Posted on May 27, 2017 by revkennydickson

  Spoiler Alert I have not been as conflicted about a show as I am about the Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, a series based on the novel “Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher which details the reasons a high school … Continue reading →

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Oscar Best Picture Review

Posted on February 25, 2017 by revkennydickson

My thoughts on the Academy Awards Best Picture nominations. At the top of my list is Fences. I thought it was by far the strongest ensemble with two great performances by Denzel and Viola. It is a story that speaks to the … Continue reading →

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