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Another Lesson from The Natural: Evil Never Stops Looking for Our Weaknesses
There’s a scene in The Natural that perfectly captures a lot of my philosophy on life. You see, I believe we are all blessed with certain natural talents and weaknesses. Blessed with weaknesses? Yes. Our weaknesses give us a chance … Continue reading
Posted in Videos, Significant Scenes
Tagged videos, movies, movie review, films, drama, money, movies based on books, the natural, gambling
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Dr. Leo Marvin Was Right About Everything in What About Bob?
I’ve watched What About Bob? many times, and it’s always a joy to revisit. However, I find that I only tend to watch it from Bob Wiley’s perspective. It’s probably because he’s the one who seems to change the most … Continue reading
Posted in Movies That Improve
Tagged comedy, films, fun, funny, humor, movie review, what about bob
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Why the Climax of Raiders of the Lost Ark Is So Satisfying
At the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark, why is the scene where Belloq opens the Ark of the Covenant so incredibly satisfying? It’s got to be one of the most amazing endings ever put to film. I think I … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged action movies, films, God, indiana jones, movie review, movies, raiders of the lost ark, scriptures, videos
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The Biggest Themes of Batman Begins
“Don’t be afraid.” That’s a big theme of Batman Begins, a movie all about being terrified and facing one’s greatest fears. “Don’t be afraid” are the dying words of Thomas Wayne to his son Bruce. Bruce Wayne’s 3 Biggest Fears … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos
Tagged action movies, batman, batman begins, christopher nolan, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, videos
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The Funniest Thing About Airplane! Isn’t Even in the Movie
Airplane! is one of the funniest movies ever made. Its jokes and gags are the stuff of legend, from a jive-speaking June Cleaver to the panicking passenger who gets slapped silly by everyone on the plane. But, to me, the … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Matchups
Tagged 1980s, airplane, airport film, comedy, film genres, films, funny, humor, movie review, movies, movies based on books, parody
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Unwilling to Speak, Unless We Expect to Say Something That Will Amaze the Whole Room
My wife and I recently rewatched the 1995 miniseries of Pride and Prejudice, which we both find to be the best, most-faithful version of Jane Austen’s celebrated novel. It was a delightful experience because we invited one of our sons … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes
Tagged films, jane austen, movies, movies based on books, personal, pride and prejudice, romance
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The Moral of Beauty and the Beast (1991): Vincit Qui Se Vincit
I love Beauty and the Beast (1991). It’s my favorite movie. And it’s a rare movie that actually puts its moral front and center at the very start. Vincit Qui Se Vincit There’s a tiny detail I never noticed until … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films
Tagged animated films, beauty and the beast, disney, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance, self control
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My Preferred Piece of Music When I’m Tasked with Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible
Music defines certain periods of my life. I can look back at a time of my life and remember the music I mostly listened to during it. “Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire” was my jam as a teenager approaching … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, films, gladiator, history, movie review, movies, music, soundtrack, videos
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Annie Glenn Had The Right Stuff
What does it take to be a great man or woman? That’s the question that The Right Stuff asks again and again. Nobody talks about having The Right Stuff in The Right Stuff. It seems like a source of pride … Continue reading
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Tagged drama, films, history, love, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, stutter, the right stuff, videos
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Why We Write
Writing is an interesting thing. It can outlast civilizations, give a time capsule of what life was like at a certain period, and provide a shared experience inside one person’s mind. But why do we write? That’s a question I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, personal, the godfather, writing
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