Category Archives: Movies and film

REVIEW – "Up"

I thought “The Incredibles” was simply the most perfect brilliant film Pixar has produced. Somehow they managed to move the bar even higher. Or should we say deeper. I thought it was exceptional. Alternating between touching and funny, exhiliterating and … Continue reading

Posted in Movies and film | Leave a comment

REVIEW – "Terminator Salvation"

In a nutshell – I thought it was much better than the mediocre or even negative reviews led me to expect. I read enjoy and respect Big Hollywood. John Nolte was not kind to “Terminator Salvation”. What a crushing and … Continue reading

Posted in Movies and film, Science Fiction | Leave a comment

REVIEW – "Star Trek"

Wow. Personally I thought it was fantastic – primarily in terms of “when you sat there watching it did you enjoy it?” Exciting. Touching at times. (Got choked up in a couple spots – I refuse to show tears in … Continue reading

Posted in Movies and film, Science Fiction | Leave a comment

American troops give early buzz on "Star Trek"

The director and cast of the forthcoming “Star Trek” movie graciously traveled to and visited with American troops serving in Kuwait. The troops were given the opportunity – in fact two opprtunities – to watch a “special premier” of the … Continue reading

Posted in Fun and Geek Stuff, Movies and film, Science Fiction | Leave a comment

"Space is disease and danger wrapped in…"

I thought this was hysterical. Oh and “Rohan has no king”.

Posted in Movies and film, Science Fiction | Leave a comment

REVIEW – disillusionment and unconditional love in "Marley and Me"

(This is not a good poster for this particular movie.) A Wright family tradition is to see a movie on certain holidays especially New Year’s Day. Frankly the selection is pretty poor right now and my kids had already seen … Continue reading

Posted in Animals, Family, Movies and film, Theology | Leave a comment

REVIEW – "Yes Man" and a theology of providence (or saying-yes-to-God)

Was Jesus a “yes man”? Two weekends ago two friends said they would watch our children while my wife and I went out for the evening. We chose to see “Yes Man” with Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel at a … Continue reading

Posted in Movies and film, Theology | Leave a comment

REVIEW – "Quantum of Solace"

When we were in New York visiting my mom we went to see a movie with my brother and his family. It was the first time he had seen the preview for the next (now) Bond film. When he saw … Continue reading

Posted in Environment, Hamartiology (sin), Movies and film | Leave a comment