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Entertainment > Movie Genres The worst movies ever: 7 of 58
While I certainly agree with some of the choices made here already, my list goes in a different direction. I'm surprised how easy it is to create a Top Five Worst Films list; it's easier than creating a Top Five Best Films list in many regards. Of course, this is largely due to the sheer volume of tripe that is put out by Ho... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Fracture: 2 of 15
Fracture is an engaging, often enjoyable film that unfortunately makes the mistake of assuming it has more to offer than it actually does. Hopkins, Gosling, and Strathairn work well in ego-driven roles, something they've shown time and time again, as it frees them to exploit their talents to their fullest. And this really pr... More..
Entertainment > Movie Awards & Nominations 2007 Academy Awards predictions: 2 of 13
I admit it: I like to watch The Academy Awards. I know they're silly, I know they're not a good representation of quality film making in the world, I know they're pompous and superficial. And yet I watch them every year, glued to the television with popcorn in hand. Criticism aside, I think The Oscars may have gotten in righ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Waitress: 3 of 13
One word describes this film: lovely. That's what "Waitress" is, a lovely movie in a rural setting, with humorous, sweet, and even tragic characters. The story is simple, an unhappy, dissatisfied waitress Jenna (Keri Russell), with a gift for making incredible pies, finds her attempts to leave an abusive husband thwarted by ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno): 12 of 47
The biggest misconception most people have about Pan's Labyrinth is that it is a Hollywood fantasy film. North American marketing has insinuated this and movie posters have also given the same impression. And so, people head to the theaters expecting something in the same medium as Lord of The Rings or Harry Potter. Naturall... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007): 32 of 104
Like any person from my generation, I got a little excited about the Transformers film coming to theaters. I had my own sweet collection once, spending afternoons in my room pitting Optimus Prime against my G.I. Joes, turning my bedspread into whatever my imagination could create. Everyone loves nostalgia, and I am no differ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Forming a 'Christian left' around social justice issues: 3 of 9
While I empathize with the sentiment expressed in the original article by Phil Liaboe, I do take some exception with his original statements re: the political affiliations of Christ. In all fairness, Christ's entire life was a political affair. Comments like "Jesus Christ was not a politician" and/or "Christ never went to th... More..
Entertainment > Hollywood & Movie Industry Hollywood's mistake: Assuming the audience is stupid: 5 of 14
Parading down the exhausting amounts of red carpet leading into large, over-decorated auditoriums, Hollywood's elite posture themselves from awards show to awards show. Accolades are heaped on their shoulders, gifts that would take most of us an entire year's salary to pay for are handed out, smiles are practiced in back roo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why God punishes evil when he has given free will: 39 of 98
Perhaps the title of this subject is a little faulty, though I think it is interesting. Does God really punish evil? If so, what is the concrete evidence of this and could someone show beyond reasonable doubt that such punishment has occurred? I think the answer to these questions may be no, but first we must tackle free wil... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Hot Fuzz: 17 of 40
As a huge fan of Shaun of the Dead, I was almost chomping at the bit to get into a theater to watch Hot Fuzz. Simon Pegg's humor, much like most British humor, is all about "taking the piss" out of normal, bombastic fare, revealing the absurdity and humor that abounds when Hollywood takes itself too seriously. The audience n... More..