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Tron and the Difference Between Standing Out and Fitting in
Tron isn’t really known for its philosophical discussions on the meaning of life, but more for its unique visual style and music. But you know me. I like to look at movies differently than the norm. So I’d like to … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos
Tagged 1980s, action movies, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, tron, videos
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Unmasking Predator’s Chiasmus
Predator is one of the most iconic action movies of all time, and it’s about to be the latest trophy in my collection of Cinematic Chiasmus. Chiasmus is a storytelling style in which the first half mirrors the second half. … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Matchups
Tagged 1980s, action movies, arnold schwarzenegger, chiasmus, films, john mctiernan, movie review, movies, predator, science fiction
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The Final Countdown Is the Star Trek II We Never Got to See
I remember hearing that shortly after Star Trek: The Motion Picture debuted in 1979, Gene Roddenberry pitched the idea of having the U.S.S. Enterprise crew go back in time in their advanced spaceship to prevent the assassination of John F. … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Matchups
Tagged 1980s, films, history, movie review, movies, pearl harbor, science fiction, sequels, star trek, the final countdown, war, world war ii
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I Love Everything About Krull
Krull is the kind of movie that makes me smile every time I watch it. It doesn’t have a single cynical bone in its body. Instead, it’s full of joy, positivity, and good old-fashioned heroics. It’s the story of an … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films
Tagged 1980s, action movies, fantasy, james horner, krull, love, movie review, movies, music, romance, science fiction, soundtrack, star wars
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I Keep Seeing Chiasmus Everywhere
This isn’t related to movies, but since I began finding chiasmus in films 10 years ago, I can’t help seeing it in real life, too. Here is a fun example I asked my wife to take a picture of while … Continue reading
I Knew the Despicable Me Series Was Popular, But I Didn’t Expect This
As it turns out, Despicable Me 4 is the most popular movie of all time. In fact, it’s probably the most popular piece of entertainment of all time! By a mile. Or a trillion miles. Check out this chart of … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged animated films, box office, comedy, despicable me, films, fun, funny, humor, movies, sequels
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My Turn on The Prestige
A friend of mine named Chris recently discovered this website, and he approached me with an intriguing topic he really wanted my opinion on. He wished to know my take on The Prestige. The first thing you need to know … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged christopher nolan, films, magic, movie review, movies, movies based on books, nikola tesla, revenge movie, science fiction, the prestige
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I Didn’t Realize People Thought So Poorly of Back to the Future Part III
Ah, the foibles of youth. Growing up, I used to read my local newspaper, and I especially enjoyed the section that focused on what was on TV that week. This was back when local channels and cable were big. And … Continue reading
Posted in Movies That Improve
Tagged 1980s, back to the future, comedy, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, time travel, trilogy, western genre
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Check Out My Brother’s Amazing Article Predicting the Future of Nintendo
I’m not the only member of my family who loves to share innovative ideas in writing. Every one of my brothers has written amazing books/articles I’ve had the privilege of reading, and I’d like to share one of them with … Continue reading
Revenge of the Sith Is a Chiasmus
When my friend Jordan asks me if I can take a look at a movie for him to see if it’s a chiasmus, I say yes. And when that movie is Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, … Continue reading
Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus
Tagged action movies, chiasmus, films, movie review, movies, revenge of the sith, science fiction, star wars, star wars prequels
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