Category Archives: Videos

A Word of Caution About Censoring Old Films

Posted on June 23, 2020 by

There are times when I can only stand in awe of someone else’s achievement, knowing that I could not have done better than they did. I experienced this feeling a few days ago when I came across a video from … Continue reading →

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Swallowing My Pride

Posted on June 16, 2020 by

Humility is not an easy quality to achieve or maintain. I was bullied a lot as a child, and it hardened me to the point that I thought I was uniquely deserving of sympathy and that other people were responsible … Continue reading →

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10 Heartwarming ‘You Are Not Alone’ Movie Scenes

Posted on May 19, 2020 by

I love movies that not only have happy endings but also reward their heroes’ lonely travails by inspiring others to rise up and support them. Here are 10 “you are not alone” scenes that will inspire you not to give … Continue reading →

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What Happens When We Fail to Heed Sir Thomas More’s Warning

Posted on May 5, 2020 by

Five years ago, I offered 10 timely lessons from A Man for All Seasons (1966), and I’m sure many of us recently observed a high-profile example of what happens when #1 on that list is violated. We’ll get to that … Continue reading →

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Our Bray-ve New World

Posted on April 21, 2020 by

The puppet masters who have made it simple to enjoy hookup culture, courageous to buck normalcy, and easy to get credit have now closed the doors and are herding us into our nice, comfortable cages. My fellow donkeys, welcome to the bray-ve new world. Continue reading →

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It’s All Right When Everything Goes Wrong

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

When times get tough, I try to look on the bright side and count my blessings. I don’t feel so bad about the social distancing and isolation right now in part because the last year has been so hard for … Continue reading →

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General Beringer Shows How to Trade Insults Like a Boss

Posted on March 31, 2020 by

When I listed 10 details that elevate WarGames above most thrillers, I criminally left out one of the best characters in the movie, General Beringer. This guy is amazing in every one of his scenes. He has a commanding presence … Continue reading →

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Wreck-It Ralph Sums Up My Feelings on Modern TV Shows

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

Despite reading all of the available books in the Song of Ice and Fire series, I’ve never watched an episode of Game of Thrones. Despite watching every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation as a kid and adult, I … Continue reading →

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It Took Me 33 Years to Get This Subtle Spaceballs Joke

Posted on March 3, 2020 by

I’ve seen Spaceballs many times, and there’s one joke in it that’s always gone over my head. I couldn’t understand why it was in there or what it meant until this past week when it finally dawned on me, and … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the One Crazy Rhyme in ‘Mother Knows Best’

Posted on February 25, 2020 by

I’m not one to obsess over little details, am I? Oh, except for just about every movie I’ve ever written about on this website. Be that as it may, I can’t quite wrap my head around one particular rhyme in … Continue reading →

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