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Groundhog Day and the Importance of Doing Things in the Right Order
Have you ever noticed something interesting about the way Phil Connors ends his two “perfect” days with Rita Hanson? He says nearly the same things, but he gets completely opposite results. The first time Phil gets Rita to care about … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes
Tagged comedy, films, groundhog day, movie review, movies, relationships, romance
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Movie Matchups: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse vs. Back to the Future Part II
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is similar in many ways to Back to the Future Part II. I’m too excited to say much more than that in this introduction, so let’s just fly through their connections and see what sticks.
Edge of Tomorrow’s Most Impressive Parlor Trick
In Edge of Tomorrow, Major William Cage experiences a time loop every time he is killed in battle fighting a horde of aliens called mimics. He also falls in love with a fellow soldier named Rita Vrataski along the way. … Continue reading
Phil Connors and Becoming the Perfect Job Candidate
“I am really close on this. Really close.” That’s how Phil Connors describes his prospects of becoming the ideal guy for Rita Hanson. How many of us (as job seekers) have said those words when reading job descriptions? That’s right, … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged employment, films, getting a job, groundhog day, job, movie review, movies, relationships, work
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Third Man on the Mountain Explains What It Means to Be a Man
What does it mean to be a man? There’s probably no end to the number of definitions we could come up with. Rather than give you my answer, I’d like to look to the past for time-tested wisdom. A forgotten … Continue reading
Magic Mirror on the Wall, What Disney Film Is the Most Symmetrical of All? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!
Walt Disney’s first foray into full-length animated filmmaking in 1937 is an example of symmetrical storytelling. I’m excited to reveal the chiasmus found in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First, I should acknowledge the elephant in the room. Three … Continue reading
Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus
Tagged animated films, chiasmus, classic films, disney, drama, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, relationships, romance, snow white and the seven dwarfs
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Be Prepared
Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. My mom used to joke, “If you ever want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.” That’s not to say that God is cruel, but I suppose it’s like hearing a … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff
Tagged faith, family, friendship, God, job, money, personal, real life, relationships
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Why I Love The Sound of Music Even More Than Bluey
Bluey is a great TV show. The music is excellent to listen to, often referencing classical compositions. The visuals are compelling and rich. And the stories are frequently moving. Its primary audience is children, yet it also speaks to adults … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films
Tagged bluey, Christianity, classic films, films, jesus christ, movie review, movies, musical, relationships, religion, the sound of music, TV shows
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