Category Archives: Literature

REVIEW – "Moon" (2009)

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Rick

What does it mean to be human? More specifically what does it mean to be a person? How do we find meaning and purpose in an apparently absurd universe? It boggles my mind that critics could rave about how “Moon” … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Inner reflections/contradictions in "Avatar"

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Rick

I almost did not go to see it. Most of the conservative blogs/websites I follow criticized harshly the movie “Avatar” directed by James Cameron. In a nutshell – that it is a silly and predictable leftist anti-American anti-capitalist rehash of … Continue reading →

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"V" is (not really) about Obama administration

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Rick

This will be a short post. The script for “V” was written during the Bush administration. So those who think it is about the Obama administration are mistaken. That includes those who think “yeah! sock it to them!” and those … 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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Sauron the reformer

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Rick

Whilst rereading Unfinished Tales by J. R. R. Tolkien (edited by his son Christopher Tolkien) I came across this footnote. (You do read the footnotes right?) From the chapter “History of Galadriel and Celeborn”: In a letter written in September … 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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Glory to God for All Things – "Orthodoxy and Science Fiction"

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Rick

Do I really need to justify linking to this fine and thoughful post by Fr Stephen Freeman? Strangely, I have long thought of science fiction as a form of modern theology – or at least of modern theological thought. It … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – "Battlestar Galactica" first episode of season 4.5

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Rick

My goodness! My head is still spinning. Hm – how many bombshells did they drop in the episode “Sometimes a Great Notion” of “Battlestar Galactica” last Friday evening? *SPOILER ALERT! READ NO FURTHER IF YOU WANT TO BE SURPRISED! SPOILER … Continue reading →

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