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God Help the Outcasts
I hadn’t seen Disney’s 1996 adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in many years, but I’m glad I revisited it recently. It has a song that really spoke to me on this viewing. It’s called “God Help the Outcasts.”
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Tagged animated films, classic films, disney, drama, films, getting a job, God, job, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, songs, soundtrack, the hunchback of notre dame, videos
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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
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Tagged comedy, fun, funny, humor, jokes, puns, science fiction, star trek, TV shows, videos
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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
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Tagged christmas, films, holiday, jesus christ, movie review, movies, new year, personal, sesame street, tv movie, videos
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Marty McFly and Overcoming Stage Fright
Back to the Future is a perfect movie not only because it’s endlessly entertaining but because it also has numerous life lessons we can glean from it. I’d like to share one such lesson from Back to the Future and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, back to the future, comedy, family, films, movie review, movies, music, personal, science fiction
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Why Liar Liar Is a Great Movie
There’s something in Liar Liar you probably picked up on long ago that recently dawned on me. I apologize in advance for being late to the party, but at least I finally got here. Also, I realized something else about … Continue reading
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Tagged comedy, fathers, films, jim carrey, liar liar, movie review, movies, relationships, videos
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The Wisdom of Superman’s Father Jor-El
I talk a lot about Superman because he’s my favorite superhero. Some people laugh at a statement like that because they think it’s silly to idolize a fictional character as perfect as him. He seems too simple and boring. But … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, charity, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, science fiction, superman
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An Important Lesson from The Karate Kid
In every aspect of life, it’s important to have honor. In other words, the ends don’t justify the means. That is something that is demonstrated in this scene from The Karate Kid (1984).
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Tagged drama, films, karate kid, movie review, movies, videos
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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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Sir Thomas More’s Words Feel Incredibly Relevant
It might seem at times that we are living in unprecedented circumstances. But there is nothing new under the sun. Rather than seeking new wisdom, I suggest we look to the wisdom of the past to guide us through our … Continue reading
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