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The Man Upstairs
As a father, I’m in uncharted territory. For more than a decade I’ve been raising a bunch of young children, but that is changing. I officially have a teenager now. My eldest son is a good soul, which bodes well … Continue reading
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Tagged animated films, children films, fathers, films, God, humor, jokes, lego, movie review, movies, personal, relationships, the lego movie
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I’ve Been Living Like Lightning McQueen for Too Long
The end of this month marks 10 years since I purchased my home. And I spent most of that time keeping my expenses to a minimum in order to pay it off last August. And since August, I’ve continued to … Continue reading
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Tagged animated films, cars, debt, disney, films, money, movie review, movies, pixar
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Pride and Prejudice (1995) Is a Beautiful Chiasmus (Complete)
This is a love letter to my wife. When we got married 14 years ago, I had never read Pride and Prejudice. But it’s my wife’s favorite book, so she encouraged me to read it. Of course, I had to … Continue reading
Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus
Tagged chiasmus, drama, films, jane austen, love, movie review, movies, movies based on books, pride and prejudice, relationships, romance
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Pride and Prejudice (1995) Is a Beautiful Chiasmus (Part 3)
Once again we return to Pride and Prejudice (1995), the famous BBC miniseries that just so happens to be a perfect chiasmus. In the first part, we explored how Episodes 1 and 6 match up. In the second part, we … Continue reading
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Tagged chiasmus, drama, films, jane austen, movie review, movies, movies based on books, pride and prejudice, relationships, romance
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Pride and Prejudice (1995) Is a Beautiful Chiasmus (Part 2)
Let’s continue this in-depth analysis of the 1995 BBC Pride and Prejudice miniseries to discover more of how its chiasmus works. It’s truly breathtaking. If you thought the first part of this chiasmus was interesting, just wait until you see … Continue reading
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Tagged chiasmus, drama, films, jane austen, movie review, movies, movies based on books, pride and prejudice, relationships, romance
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Pride and Prejudice (1995) Is a Beautiful Chiasmus (Part 1)
Pride and Prejudice (1995) is not only quite possibly the best BBC miniseries of all time, but it is also the most complex Cinematic Chiasmus I have ever found. For this reason, I have chosen to separate this article into … Continue reading
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Tagged chiasmus, drama, films, jane austen, movie review, movies, movies based on books, pride and prejudice, romance
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The Most Epic Cinematic Chiasmus I’ve Ever Done
We’re starting 2023 with a bang. I’ve taken on the unprecedented task of uncovering the incredible chiasmus found in Pride and Prejudice (1995). That’s right, the BBC miniseries. Not a two-hour movie or even a trilogy of movies. I’m talking … Continue reading
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Tagged chiasmus, drama, films, jane austen, love, movie review, movies, movies based on books, pride and prejudice, romance
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In God We Trust
I recently watched the 1994 remake of Miracle on 34th Street for the first time. I’d seen the 1947 original before, so I was fully expecting a recreation of the famous court scene. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find … Continue reading
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Tagged christmas, films, God, holiday, miracle on 34th street, movie remakes, movie review, movies, santa claus
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Now That’s More Like It, James Cameron
It’s no secret that I hated Avatar. I saw it on Christmas Day in 2009, and I was sorely disappointed. James Cameron has written and directed some of my favorite films of all time, including The Abyss, Aliens, and Terminator … Continue reading
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Tagged action movies, avatar, family, fathers, films, how to train your dragon, james cameron, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, sequels
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Improves on Multiple Viewings
The first time I watched the 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, I wasn’t impressed. The off-putting character designs, Jim Carrey’s strange voice, and the forced sentimentality all combined to make me dislike that movie from the start. … Continue reading
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Tagged christmas, comedy, dr. seuss, films, funny, holiday, how the grinch stole christmas, movie review, movies, movies based on books
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