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Entertainment > Movie Genres The worst movies ever: 2 of 33

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...
Entertainment > Movie Awards & Nominations 2007 Academy Awards predictions: 2 of 7

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...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Forming a 'Christian left' around social justice issues: 3 of 7

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...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Notes on a Scandal: 6 of 13

It would be an unfortunate mistake to pass "Notes on a Scandal" off as a film solely cashing in on the taboo subject of affairs between teachers and students. The parallels between the storyline of Cate Blanchett's character, Sheba, and the real life cases of Canadian Heather Ingram or American Mary Kay Letourneau are obviou...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Pan's Labyrinth (El Laberinto del Fauno): 17 of 30

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...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Family memories: 26 of 45

As a child, I spent most of my time outdoors, running around with the neighbour kids, turning the entire block into battlefields of epic, cosmic wars and never-ending road hockey games. Not that being at home was terrible. It was a warm, safe environment much as many homes are today. But outside, where Mr. Vanderburg's Weepi...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Hot Fuzz: 17 of 29

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...
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries Museum reviews: The Louvre, Paris, France: 6 of 10

A keen sense of intimidation will likely be felt when first entering the courtyard of The Louvre in Paris. Cobblestone roads greet the cars, grass, bushes and water tolerate the meandering people outside, and the long line approaching the glass pyramid indicates the entrance into the unknown. The intimidation, of course, sho...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why God punishes evil when he has given free will: 34 of 56

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...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Running with Scissors: 2 of 3

Based on the memoirs of Augusten Burroughs (who also played a key role in the writing and production of this film), Running With Scissors removes all traces of cliche comedy and delivers a tragic but often humorous tale of the author's extraordinary upbringing. From the opening scene where Annette Benning's character display...