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Faithspotting “Tenet” Part 2, Return to The Theater

Posted on October 2, 2020 by revkennydickson

Mike and Kenny discuss the experience of going back to the theater for the first time in 8 months to watch the Christopher Nolan film Tenet as well as the corporate worship. Follow the link to listen to the episode … 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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Review “Rules Don’t Apply”

Posted on November 24, 2016 by revkennydickson

As an Academy Award-winning director (Reds), film actor and auteur, and since it has been 16 years since he made a film, a new film by Warren Beatty is important. Rules Don’t Apply is a good romantic comedy and dramatic film … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven

Posted on September 24, 2016 by revkennydickson

Remaking a classic among classic films is where most directors should fear to tread. In remaking The Magnificent Seven, one of the most recognized American Westerns and is itself a reimagining of one of the greatest films in all of … Continue reading →

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Sermon: “What’s My Line?”

Posted on June 6, 2013 by revkennydickson

Sermon on Psalm 96 “What’s My Line?” AKA The historic Ronald Reagan, Paul Newman, Frank Zappa and United Methodist Church Sermon http://www.christ4u.org/christ4u/sermon_6_2_2013_9_00am____

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A 9/11 Flashback

Posted on October 26, 2012 by revkennydickson

In 1898, H.G. Wells wrote a story of about a time traveler who builds his own time machine and is able to travel forward 800,000 years. What he finds is a society that seems to be living in harmony, but … Continue reading →

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The “Jaws of Discipled Life”

Posted on June 7, 2012 by revkennydickson

Last year I attended a Dallas Film Society screening of “Jaws” with a friend of mine.   This was the last of a series of films selected by Dallas Morning News film critic Chris Vognar.   I had not seen the film … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Jury Duty

Posted on May 24, 2012 by revkennydickson

I had jury duty the other morning. I seem to have an aura around me that attracts jury invites. Two days after I received this jury summons, I received one from Wichita County, my former home. In all I have … Continue reading →

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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, but not Very Obvious.

Posted on May 19, 2012 by revkennydickson

This review originally appeared in the United Methodist Reporter. Set in New York City during the painful days following the 9/11 attack, “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” opens a window to the struggle and pain the tragedy inflicted on a … Continue reading →

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Monunmental

Posted on May 15, 2012 by revkennydickson

My friend and collegue David Weber posted the following link to a Huffington Post article and I marked down yet another reason why I will not go to Branson, or as I refer to it, “the place where the Love Boat … Continue reading →

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