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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
Unwilling to Speak, Unless We Expect to Say Something That Will Amaze the Whole Room
My wife and I recently rewatched the 1995 miniseries of Pride and Prejudice, which we both find to be the best, most-faithful version of Jane Austen’s celebrated novel. It was a delightful experience because we invited one of our sons … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes
Tagged films, jane austen, movies, movies based on books, personal, pride and prejudice, romance
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The Moral of Beauty and the Beast (1991): Vincit Qui Se Vincit
I love Beauty and the Beast (1991). It’s my favorite movie. And it’s a rare movie that actually puts its moral front and center at the very start. Vincit Qui Se Vincit There’s a tiny detail I never noticed until … Continue reading
Posted in Uplifting Films
Tagged animated films, beauty and the beast, disney, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance, self control
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Each Story Beat in Fiddler on the Roof Has a Perfect Match
Jo’s matchmaking skills are even better than those of Yente the matchmaker! She already helped me discover the chiasmus in How to Train Your Dragon 2, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Lion King, The Hunt for … Continue reading
Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus
Tagged chiasmus, classic films, fiddler on the roof, films, movie review, movies, music, musical, relationships, romance, songs
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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 drama, films, movie review, movies, relationships, romance, 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
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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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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
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Tagged comedy, films, groundhog day, movie review, movies, relationships, romance
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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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My Disappointment with Doogie Howser, M.D.
I like old TV shows more than new ones. In general, I’m not a big TV watcher. But when I got sick last month and wanted to get my mind off the pain I was experiencing, I figured a medical … Continue reading
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Tagged 1980s, doctor, doogie howser md, drama, hospital, romance, TV shows
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