Category Archives: Movies

Meat Loaf, Betty White, Bob Saget and Christian Communion

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Jason

Meat Loaf died last night. Since the 1970s, Michael / Marvin Lee Aday has sold over 65 million albums under the recording name “Meat Loaf.” His most successful work, Bat Out of Hell, sold over 40 million copies and is … Continue reading →

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May the 4th

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Jason

Coolest character in the SW universe? Han Solo, of course, but the Mandalorian has a case for #2. Maybe Darth Maul gives him a run.

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At the Movies

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Jason

I find it funny that the Downton Abbey listing is followed by Rambo: Last Blood. Guess which one we’re seeing? 😀

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A Theological Interpretation of Toy Story 4

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Jason

Our family saw Toy Story 4 last week. I’ll be honest…my expectations were pretty low. I mean, after the FANTASTIC way that Toy Story 3 wrapped up this entire narrative thread in a nice, neat package, I really thought another … Continue reading →

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A Theological Interpretation of The Greatest Showman: “From Now On”

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Jason

Spoiler alert: If you haven’t seen “The Greatest Showman”, you’ll want to stop reading. But if you haven’t seen “The Greatest Showman”, you should just drop what you’re doing and head to the theater right now. “The Greatest Showman” is … Continue reading →

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The Mask You Live In

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Jason

The other day I saw a trailer for a documentary entitled “The Mask You Live In.” The filmmakers examine the narrow way we define masculinity in this country and the impact this has on our sons. I’ve not seen the … Continue reading →

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The Ruin of Joseph

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Jason

Tonight, the 87th annual Academy Awards will be held in Hollywood. Expected viewership in this country will be in the tens of millions. Meanwhile, half a world away, ISIL / ISIS continues to slaughter Christians at an alarming rate. The … Continue reading →

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Boundaries

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Jason

So a certain polarizing film was released this weekend. Plenty of articles have been circulating on social media telling you why you shouldn’t see Fifty Shades of Grey. I agree with what I’ve read; based on what I know, I … Continue reading →

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Noah: A Review

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jason

So I don’t know if you’ve heard or not, but there’s a new movie about Noah. Social media has been abuzz with various reviews; some praising the film as a thoughtful meditation on an age old story, others skewering it … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Changes I’d Make to the Star Wars Franchise

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Jason

I’ve been a Star Wars fan pretty much my whole life. The first movie I remember seeing in the theater was Return of the Jedi when I was 7. As a kid, I was Han Solo for Halloween 5 years … Continue reading →

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