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A New Cinematic Chiasmus Takes Flight
Flight of the Navigator is one of my favorite films. I loved it growing up, and I enjoy it even more as an adult. The acting is incredible, the story is equal parts mystery and wish fulfillment, and the special … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, chiasmus, disney, films, flight of the navigator, movie review, movies, science fiction, time travel
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Miracle Accomplished
I’m happy to report that January 2025 came and went without any serious disasters, water leaks, appliance breakdowns, or anything else at my home. It just went smoothly. That is what I have been praying for, and it truly is … Continue reading
Big Is a Bridge Between Tom Hanks’ Early and Later Film Career
Like two parts of a piano duet, Big feels like the perfect bridge between Tom Hanks’ early and later career in film. He may have made a Splash in 1984, but it wasn’t until 1988 that he really hit the … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Matchups
Tagged 1980s, big, comedy, drama, films, movie review, movies, steven spielberg, tom hanks
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An Even Better Title for the ‘Deja Q’ Episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation
“Deja Q” is one of my favorite episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It manages to be equal parts funny and poignant, adding a new dimension of nobility to the Q character that gets explored in later Q episodes … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff, Videos
Tagged comedy, fun, funny, humor, jokes, puns, science fiction, star trek, TV shows, videos
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Which Is the Best Adaptation of Dune?
Dune is one of my favorite books. I’ve only read it once, but it stands out in my mind as one of the most immersive literary experiences I’ve ever had. And I’ve admired the many attempts to make it into … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Matchups
Tagged action movies, drama, dune, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, revenge movie, science fiction, sequels, tv movie
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The Natural and Overcoming Addiction
In The Natural, Roy Hobbs is a gifted baseball player who wants to use his God-given talent to make a name for himself. However, he’s brutally shot in the prime of his life and forced to put off becoming a … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films
Tagged addiction, baseball, drama, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, personal, the natural, youtube
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I Feel Sorry for Baby Boomers
I recently watched a clip from a 1990 documentary that gave me a new perspective on the Baby Boom generation. I must admit I’ve never really understood that generation. I’m kind of a hybrid of Gen X and Millennial, being … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged baby boomer, documentary, family, films, history, parents, relationships
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I’m Dreaming of a Mild January
The last five Januarys have been hard on me. But I hope January 2025 will be much better and break that challenging streak.
How to Keep Christmas with Us All Through the Year
I’ve talked about Christmas Eve on Sesame Street before, noting its impact on me as a child. As a grownup, I’ve discovered something even more profound in it that I want to share with you to possibly change your whole … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged christmas, films, holiday, jesus christ, movie review, movies, new year, personal, sesame street, tv movie, videos
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The Chiasmus of the World (So Far)
I’ve been nervous about writing this article for some time because it’s about as big a topic as they get – spanning the whole history of the world. But I know it must be written because the history of our … Continue reading
Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus
Tagged america, ancient rome, chiasmus, end of the world, history, Israel, jesus christ
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