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The 3 Most Interesting Questions Oh, God! Raises
I’ve thought about comparing Oh, God! to Bruce Almighty for quite a while, but it will have to wait because I have something else in mind today. Oh, God! raises three big questions that I think are fascinating: What if … Continue reading
Posted in Forgotten Film Gems
Tagged big questions, comedy, films, God, humor, movie review, movies, movies based on books, oh god
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The Sheep Detectives Is a Symmetrical Murder Mystery
There are very few times I remember feeling as sheepish as I do right now. Jay, the mastermind behind the Cinematic Chiasmus articles I wrote on Ghostbusters, Die Hard, Goodfellas, and The Big Lebowski, gave me a wonderful gift in … Continue reading
Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus
Tagged animals, chiasmus, comedy, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, mystery, the sheep detectives
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Why Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day the Highest Grossing Film of All Time Domestically?
Like a true Web Slinger, Spider-Man has had his ups and downs. And he just reached greater heights than any other blockbuster. We now live in a world where Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dethroned Star Wars: The Force Awakens … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged action movies, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, science fiction, sequels, spiderman
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Louis L’Amour’s The Sacketts vs. Tombstone
Louis L’Amour’s The Sacketts feels like a prototype for Tombstone. It’s a two-part miniseries that came out in 1979, 14 years before Tombstone. Both have Sam Elliott playing one of three brothers who get into a shootout with some bad … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Matchups
Tagged action movies, classic films, drama, family, films, louis l'amour, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, the sacketts, tombstone, western genre
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‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ Is True, But Not in the Way You Might Think
My wife and I were watching It’s a Wonderful Life recently when we reached a scene where George and Mary Bailey share a tender moment. George has all kinds of thoughts in his head about personal ambitions he never achieved … Continue reading
The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter Predicted AI Dependence
1990’s The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter is not held in the same esteem as its predecessor. It’s often regarded as an inferior sequel to The Neverending Story. However, it has a most intriguing idea at its core that … Continue reading
Posted in Movies That Improve
Tagged AI, artificial intelligence, fantasy, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, personal, sequels, the neverending story
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Another Lesson from The Natural: Evil Never Stops Looking for Our Weaknesses
There’s a scene in The Natural that perfectly captures a lot of my philosophy on life. You see, I believe we are all blessed with certain natural talents and weaknesses. Blessed with weaknesses? Yes. Our weaknesses give us a chance … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged drama, films, gambling, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, the natural, videos
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Dr. Leo Marvin Was Right About Everything in What About Bob?
I’ve watched What About Bob? many times, and it’s always a joy to revisit. However, I find that I only tend to watch it from Bob Wiley’s perspective. It’s probably because he’s the one who seems to change the most … Continue reading
Posted in Movies That Improve
Tagged comedy, films, fun, funny, humor, movie review, what about bob
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Why the Climax of Raiders of the Lost Ark Is So Satisfying
At the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark, why is the scene where Belloq opens the Ark of the Covenant so incredibly satisfying? It’s got to be one of the most amazing endings ever put to film. I think I … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged action movies, films, God, indiana jones, movie review, movies, raiders of the lost ark, scriptures, videos
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The Biggest Themes of Batman Begins
“Don’t be afraid.” That’s a big theme of Batman Begins, a movie all about being terrified and facing one’s greatest fears. “Don’t be afraid” are the dying words of Thomas Wayne to his son Bruce. Bruce Wayne’s 3 Biggest Fears … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos
Tagged action movies, batman, batman begins, christopher nolan, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, videos
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