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After 3 Years of Searching, I Finally Found an Obscure 1970s Film!
In 2023, I started to have an itch to find a 1970s movie that I didn’t even know the title of. I described it in my article, “My Quest to Find an Obscure 1970s Film.” It’s frustrating to be convinced … Continue reading
Posted in Forgotten Film Gems
Tagged videos, movies, movie review, films, romance, relationships, drama
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This Simple Scene in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Is Stunning
Can we all just take a moment to marvel at the complexity of this little dance number in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers? The song is called “Lonesome Polecat.”
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged classic films, drama, film score, films, movie review, movies, music, musical, seven brides for seven brothers, videos
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Untangling the Beautiful Complexity of An American in Paris
Some people like to examine the endings of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Inception, and The Usual Suspects as masterclasses in complexity. Those film endings are endlessly minable for depth, and they’re quite challenging to decipher. There’s one film I’ve never … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes
Tagged academy awards, an american in paris, ballet, classic films, dance, film endings, films, gene kelly, love, movie review, movies, oscars, relationships, romance, symbolism
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The Secret Secret Garden Film Adaptation
I have a copy of The Secret Garden novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett that I didn’t realize contained a secret hiding in plain sight. The pictures on it are from a film adaptation I didn’t know existed. You see, I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Forgotten Film Gems
Tagged 1980s, childhood, children films, colin firth, drama, family, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, the secret garden
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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
Posted in Random Stuff
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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Wonder of Wonders! Miracle of Miracles!
My heart longs to sing and shout for joy! God is a God of miracles today, just as much as He has ever been in the past, for I have received a truly great miracle at His hands. After eight … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged drama, employment, fiddler on the roof, films, getting a job, God, happiness, history, job, miracles, movie review, movies, music, musical, olympics, personal, positivity, songs, videos, work
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How to Train Your Dragon and the Job Hunt
I think we all feel like Hiccup sometimes. When it comes to finding a job, at least, I have a lot in common with him.
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Tagged animated films, dreamworks, films, getting a job, how to train your dragon, job, movie review, movies, movies based on books, personal, work
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Why Isn’t This Amazing Piece of Music on the How to Train Your Dragon Soundtrack?
I’ve listened to and thoroughly enjoyed the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack for many years, and something dawned on me just recently. It’s missing a really amazing piece of music from the film! Have a listen to this.
Posted in Videos, Random Stuff
Tagged animated films, dreamworks, films, how to train your dragon, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, soundtrack, videos
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The Natural and the Epidemic of Sports Betting
The Natural is a special kind of movie that gets better every time I watch it. I was recently pondering on the dangers of sports betting, and this movie came to mind.
Posted in Movies That Improve
Tagged baseball, classic films, drama, films, gambling, major league baseball, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, robert redford, the natural
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