Monthly Archives: July 2013

Orphan Black: Who Are You? (TV Review)

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

BBC America’s Orphan Black delivers some shockingly good moments in its first ten-episode season. Starring Tatiana Maslany as streetwise hustler Sarah, and a number of other clones, the show begins with the startling suicide-by-train of one of the clones, Detective … Continue reading →

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The Matrix & Elysium: Psychological Oppression (Movie Review)

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

As we’ve worked toward the upcoming release of Neill Blomkamp’s (District 9) next release, Elysium, we’ve worked on preview pieces at Hollywood Jesus. I agreed to work on this one, a look at how the Wachowski brothers had taken Big Brother-like ideas … Continue reading →

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The Hoodie Verdict: Law vs. Justice

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I have to admit it: I’m angry. And sad, confused, disappointed. The George Zimmerman trial ended with an acquittal of the charges of 2nd degree murder and manslaughter in the shooting death of teenager Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman was determined to … Continue reading →

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42: A Living Legacy (Movie Review)

Posted on July 14, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I’ve always marveled at the Civil Rights movement, as idealistic individuals on different sides of the color line worked together to overturn the laws of discrimination against African Americans. Some thought them crazy, others thought they were right, many more … Continue reading →

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World War Z: Finding A Cure For What Ails Humanity (Movie Review)

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

In a long-troubled trip from the multi-voiced novel of Max Brooks to the screen adaptation by J. Michael Straczynski, World War Z gained more negative press heading to its arrival in theaters in June 2013. But in the first few weeks of … Continue reading →

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The Lone Ranger: Justice Defined (Movie Review)

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

To be quite honest, I had NO positive vibes about Disney’s second reboot of an old franchise in the last year (I still can’t finish the train wreck that was Edgar Rice Burroughs’ John Carter). Does anyone see the problem with … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Sermon Today: Holy Ground

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

For worship on Sunday, July 14, at The Stand (casual and contemporary, 9 a.m.) and Blandford UMC (traditional, 11 a.m.) Reading Exodus 1-5 isn’t required, but it wouldn’t hurt! As we continue to weave our way through the Old Testament, … Continue reading →

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Dead Man Down: Vengeance Requires Payment (Movie Review)

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Even the most broken heart can be mended.–Darcy How can a film with Colin Farrell, Terence Howard, and Noomi Rapace be “under the radar?” Dwarfed in marketing by Oz the Great and Powerful, Dead Man Down didn’t have a chance. But for … Continue reading →

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The Heat: Redefining Family (Movie Review)

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

FBI’s finest (most by-the-book) agent, Sarah Ashburn (Sandra Bullock), finds herself up against a mysterious drug lord, and forced to work with Boston’s finest (thorough and rough) cop, Shannon Mullins (Melissa McCarthy), in the latest girl power film from Paul … Continue reading →

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Freedom, Guns, And The 4th Of July

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

“That could have been my son.” That’s the thought that’s been playing in my head off and on all day, and frankly, has me back out of bed tonight. It’s been playing on repeat since I heard the story of … Continue reading →

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