Category Archives: Movies and film

"Avatar" and other movies that make you throw up(?)

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Rick

I have my reasons for not liking James Cameron. But the concept of and trailers for the new “Avatar” movie did get my interest. However came across an early anonymous review (caveat lector – how reliable is this?) which included … Continue reading →

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The glory of human freedom in "Minority Report"

Posted on September 20, 2009 by Rick

Last night was planning to get to bed early but “Minority Report” was on. Tried to find the dvd version – was the very first dvd we owned a gift from two ministry volunteers – but no joy. So just … Continue reading →

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"As long as it takes" -> Washington Rebel

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Rick

Been watching “Constantine” this evening. Utter rubbish theologically. But strangely compelling. There is a scene that I thought both interesting and illustrative. Angela wants to see what her twin sister saw. So Constantine has her get into a bathtub filled … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Twilight er I mean Prince"

Posted on July 28, 2009 by Rick

Perhaps my favorite book in the series I was looking forward greatly to “Harry Pottery and the Half Blood Prince”. There were times during the movie I wanted to take a short nap – and not just because I was … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – "Up"

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Rick

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 →

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REVIEW – "Terminator Salvation"

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Rick

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 →

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REVIEW – "Star Trek"

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Rick

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 →

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American troops give early buzz on "Star Trek"

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Rick

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 →

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"Space is disease and danger wrapped in…"

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Rick

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

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

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Rick

(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 →

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