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Why is it that someone whose livelihood depends on many people going to the movies to support them, wishes that less people existed? Ricky Gervais, creator of “The Office” and star of a few movies not many people went to… Continue Reading →
This is exactly why I want celebrities to stop telling me what they think. Because I want to like them but when they sound off and mock those things I hold sacred I can’t get it out of my mind…. Continue Reading →
Many Catholics hold a very special place in their heart for The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I think most people were thrilled with how LOTR turned out but now they’re making “The Hobbit” into a two… Continue Reading →
You’ve probably seen the trailer for Denzel Washington’s latest movie. It seemed to me to be your basic post-apocalyptic violence soaked actioner. Now I love movies but I was definitely thinking this seemed like a cable movie. I like Denzel… Continue Reading →
I never saw “Fireproof” but I know a few people that did and they all seemed to like it. Maybe a little too earnest and not heavy on artistry but it had a lot of good messages from what I… Continue Reading →
If they poked pointed sticks at children who stuttered, “The Box” wouldn’t be more offensive. If they mocked cancer patients, “The Box” couldn’t be more offensive. Honestly, I’ve not seen a movie more antithetical to my worldview than “The Box.”… Continue Reading →
You know how often Hollywood calls itself “brave.” It’s by far the most overused adjective the night of the Oscars. I love when they call an actor “brave” or “fearless” for putting on twenty pounds for a role. Heck, I… Continue Reading →
I love going to the movies. I really do. I grew up in the suburbs with a movie theater within two miles and I used to walk there often alone. And I enjoy all sorts and manner of movie. Action,… Continue Reading →
The liberal reaction to this Roman Polanski matter has been slightly off kilter, don’t you think? The media has made it it’s job to defend him. Hollywood supports him. Hey, it’s just like he’s a Democratic candidate. All we need… Continue Reading →
Just for a moment I want you to imagine that Roman Polanski was a priest. Frightening, yes? But for the sake of my point imagine that he’s a priest who drugged and raped a thirteen year old. Imagine he’s a… Continue Reading →