Author Archives: Jacob Sahms

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About Jacob Sahms

I like hearing people's stories, and telling a few of my own. You can find me at Bethia United Methodist Church in Chesterfield, Va., coaching on the soccer field or basketball court, or digging into the deep stack of graphic novels, thrillers, and theological books that's been growing for years.

The Guilt Trip: Family Works (Sometimes)

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I’m still waiting for Seth Rogen to be really, really funny again, like Knocked Up funny. But unlike The Green Hornet where he seemed to be trying too hard (and Christoph Waltz stole the show as good villains are inclined to do), … Continue reading →

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F.R.I.E.N.D.S.: More Than A Sitcom

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

In 1994, a little sitcom with a bunch of relative unknowns debuted on NBC and redefined (along with ER) “must see TV.” Now, that little sitcom with its easily recognized title song (the Rembrandts’ “I’ll Be There For You”) has arrived on … Continue reading →

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Lincoln: A Second Look

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Lincoln is easily my favorite president. Blending his speeches, his decision-making in the Emancipation Proclamation, and his tragic murder, the Lincoln mystique has always drawn me in. Turn all of that over to Daniel Day Lewis for a magical delivery … Continue reading →

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The Impossible

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Thailand, 2004. The worst tsunami in recorded history obliterates Khao Lak, an ocean front tourist attraction, plucking Maria Bennett (Naomi Watts, nominated for Best Actress at the Academy Awards) and her family, and throwing them into their own private hell. … Continue reading →

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Must See Theater: Annual Summer Movies Rant!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Every year for the last few years, I’ve published my most-anticipated movies list, a list of a dozen movies that have to be seen in theaters, a “see it or bust” if you will. This year reveals the growing 12. … Continue reading →

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Oblivion: Better Than Expected

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

Tech 49, Jack Harper (Tom Cruise), has a simple job to do: he must repair the drones that keep the water mining operation running on Earth in 2077. He works closely with his partner/lover, Victoria (Andrea Riseborough), overseen by Mission … Continue reading →

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The Boston Marathon & 42: How Will You Fight The Hate?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

“Not again.” That’s the thought that echoed through my head when a Facebook post led me to the first harrowing reports of the bombs which exploded at the end of the Boston Marathon yesterday. Soon, the reality of two, shrapnel-loaded … Continue reading →

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42: Are You Built To Last?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I’m a sucker for sports movies, and the trailer for 42 revved up my emotions every time I saw it. Branch Rickey’s (Harrison Ford) growling, “I want a ballplayer with the guts not to [fight].” Jackie Robinson (the until now underutilized … Continue reading →

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The Bible Episode 2- From HollywoodJesus.com

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I was one of the 27 million who tuned into the first episode of The Bible TV series last week, a somewhat skeptical participant but quickly intrigued by the visualization of my frequently read stories from Genesis and Exodus of the Old … Continue reading →

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Hating On “The Bible” Miniseries

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Jacob Sahms

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I’m skeptical of media that barely dresses up a point of view with a few tidbits of action, drama, or acting, barely concealing that it is a diatribe against this or … Continue reading →

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