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I Love the Relationship Between Judah Ben-Hur and His Adoptive Father
I recently talked about one aspect of Ben-Hur (1959), but there’s so much more to say about this masterpiece of a film. One thing that has always stood out to me is the loving father-son relationship that develops between Roman … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged ancient rome, ben-hur, charlton heston, classic films, drama, family, fathers, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, videos
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Ben-Hur (1959) and the Emptiness of Seeking Revenge
My wife and I recently rewatched Ben-Hur (1959), that classic film that won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and I discovered something amazing about it. This may not come across as groundbreaking, but I realized that the film paints … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films
Tagged ben-hur, classic films, drama, forgiveness, history, jesus christ, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, revenge movie, roman empire
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The Art of Film Back Covers
As a writer, I love reading other authors’ work, especially when they’re trying to sell me on something like a movie. When you buy a physical copy of a film, do you ever read the back cover? It’s fun to … Continue reading
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Tagged academy awards, ben-hur, bill and teds excellent adventure, comedy, drama, dvd, fiddler on the roof, films, movie cover art, movie review, movies, oscars, rocky, science fiction, sequels, speed, superman, the dark knight, titanic, vhs
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Potentially Ambiguous Movie Titles That Obviously Refer to Just 1 Film
Some great movies get remade with disastrous or forgettable results while other so-so films get remade to spectacular success. In both cases, one film completely overshadows other films that bear its name to the point that no one has to … Continue reading