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Category Archives: Movie Reviews
The Overnighters: Dealing With The Aftermath (Movie Review)
Director Jesse Stone delivered a masterpiece with his documentary, The Overnighters. When I discussed the story of Pastor Jay Reinke with him in November, he hinted at a post script interview with Reinke after the film had been edited. Now, with the … Continue reading
Posted in Current Events, Movie Reviews, Theology
Tagged Jay Reinke, Jesse Moss, Overnighters
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Horrible Bosses 2: Now They’re Their Own Bosses (Movie Review)
In the original film, Nick (Jason Sudeikis), Kurt (Jason Bateman), and Dale (Charlie Day) worked together in a comedic Strangers on a Train scenario where they would kill off each other’s Horrible Bosses. In the sequel, their Shower Buddy idea is going nowhere, … Continue reading
And The Oscar Goes To… (Well, It SHOULD Go To…)
I’ve seen more of the films this year than in any previous year. I’m still smarting from a film like The Artist winning a few years ago; I think it’s ridiculous that a retread remake like True Grit even gets nominated. But this year, … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Current Events, Movie Reviews, Pop Culture, Reviews
Tagged Academy Awards, Benedict Cumberbatch, Best Director, Best Picture, Big Hero 6, Birdman, Boyhood, bradley cooper, Eddie Redmayne, Gone Girl, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Imitation Game, Michael Keaton, oscars, Richard Linklater, Rosamund Pike, Selma, Steve Carrell, Still Alice, The Boxtrolls, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The LEGO Movie, Wes Anderson, Wild
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On Mercy (Mustard Seed Musing – Lent)
I’ve guest-written this for Jason Stanley’s blog as he covers Lent daily on his blog. I highly recommend Jason’s writing – and the diversity of writers he’s recruited for this Lent. Go check it out! Mercy. It’s not a word … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Theology
Tagged jasoncstanley.com, Lent, Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, The Judge
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The Homesman: Frontier Life Alone (Movie Review)
I’m a sucker for a western, so kicking back with The Homesman was an obvious option for an afternoon. Based on Glendon Swarthout’s novel, Tommy Lee Jones starred, directed, and produced this frontier drama that shines a light on what it was … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Pop Culture
Tagged Grace Gummer, Hilary Swank, James Spader, John Lithgow, Meryl Streep, Miranda Otto, Sonja Richter, Tommy Lee Jones
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Chef: Jon Favreau’s Love Affair (Movie Review)
Jon Favreau’s ode to food, Chef, was a delightfully fun (and simple) film that asks us whether we’re critics or participants, tearing down or building up, full of bitterness or full of joy. The film, which Favreau produced, directed, wrote, and … Continue reading
On The Move (Sunday’s Sermon Today- Gospel of Luke)
There are movies oodles of movies about traveling. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. Airplane! It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Oh, and there are horror flicks, thrillers, and adventures about traveling – romances, too. But the film that comes to mind when I reflect … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Parenting, Sermons, Theology
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: Family Sticks (Movie Review)
The night before his twelfth birthday, Alexander (Ed Oxenbould) wishes his family would experience the typical day of a middle schooler who isn’t “cool.” While most of what happens that day isn’t his fault, it’s still pretty… terrible. His dad (the always … Continue reading
Posted in Movie Reviews, Parenting, Pop Culture, Reviews
Tagged dick van dyke, Jennifer Garner, Judith Viorst, middle school, Steve Carrell, twelfth birthday
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