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Macbeth: Killings of Kings and a Merry Christmas

Posted by Amber on December 23, 2015
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I’m going to connect Macbeth to the story of Christmas.

Yes, you read that right. There is a connection to the events in Shakespeare’s Macbeth and the events leading up to and surrounding the birth of Jesus. How does this deeply psychological tragedy of ferocious ambition and civil war relate to the Christmas story? We’ll take a look at the riveting film adaptation, expertly directed by Justin Kurzel, and starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard; and then we will examine how it ties in to Jesus’ story. Continue Reading

The Fall: We All Need Someone to Help Pick Us Up

Posted by Amber on August 18, 2015
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“Los Angeles: once upon a time.” From the moment it begins, The Fall sets the stage for a fairytale; we expect beauty, magic, and wonder—and The Fall delivers. What begins as an unlikely friendship between an injured five-year-old girl and a paraplegic young Hollywood stunt man, transforms into an epic tale of love and loss, as well as life and death. Filmed over a period of four years in eighteen different countries, rich with metaphor and sparkling with vivid imagery, The Fall is not only visually stunning, but also intensely emotional.

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Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog – That’s spelled with two R’s

Posted by Elliott Prasuhn on June 4, 2015
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Review by Elliott

Dr. Horrible – A lot of guys ignore the laugh and that’s about standards. I mean, if you’re gonna get into the Evil League of Evil, you have to have a memorable laugh. What, do you think Bad Horse didn’t work on his whinny? His terrible death-whinny?

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So I’m sort of cheating this week, since this technically is not a movie, but that’s ok. Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog (DHSAB) was created as a short online video series during the writers strike of 2008. I heard about it a long time ago, but never looked into it until about 2 months ago, while writing my review of Stardust. In fact I was about half way through Stardust, when I found the it on Youtube. Needless to say it was 45 min later before I started watching Stardust again.

DHSAB was created by Joss Whedon (Avengers, Buffy, Firefly) and his brothers Zack and Jed. It’s part musical, part comedy, and all awesome! It was released online as three 14 minute episodes. The Whedon brothers goal was to create an inexpensive but high quality show in a way that would circumvent the issues that were being protested during the strike. The strike is long over, but you can still watch it online for free. Here’s a link to it on Youtube: DHSAB. Continue Reading

Ratatouille: Hungry for More

Posted by Amber on April 14, 2015
Posted in: Animated, Family, Movie Reviews. Tagged: , , , , . 2 Comments

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Review by Amber

Once upon a time, there was a rat that loved to cook. Sounds plausible, right? But what appears to be an improbable premise is actually a moving story full of surprisingly deep life lessons. Place that in the hands of Pixar Animation studios and director Brad Bird, then add the illustrious voice talents of Ian Holm and Peter O’Toole, and the result is an award-winning animated gem for audience members of all ages.

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Song of the Sea: Loss, Love, and What Makes Us Human

Posted by Amber on March 24, 2015
Posted in: Animated, Family, Fantasy, Movie Reviews. Tagged: , , , . 4 Comments
“Come away, oh human child, to the waters and the wild With a fairy, hand in hand, For the world is more full of weeping than you can understand.”

“Come away, oh human child, to the waters and the wild
With a fairy, hand in hand,
For the world is more full of weeping than you can understand.”

Review by Amber

An enchanting tale of grief and loss, magic and love, Song of the Sea (2014) is another animated work of art from director Tomm Moore (Secret of Kells). Utterly mesmerizing, the film draws you in as the line between reality and fairytale is gradually blurred, and then erased entirely. Award-winning and Oscar-nominated Song of the Sea is a magical and moving cinematic masterpiece.

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Whiplash: Mind Manipulation to the Max

Posted by Gene on March 14, 2015
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Review by Gene

I would like to officially go back in time and revise my 2014 in review post to include this film in my top 3 from last year. Maybe my favorite. Of all the 2014 Oscar nominees, this was the film I was most looking forward to. I knew JK Simmons had the brass to nail this part. I was curious if Miles Teller could take a big step forward in his career. Neither disappointed.

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The Secret of Kells: Artistry Requires Bravery

Posted by Amber on February 17, 2015
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"I have seen beauty thrive in the most fragile of places. I have seen the book--the book that turns darkness into light."

“I have seen beauty thrive in the most fragile of places. I have seen the book–the book that turns darkness into light.”

Review by Amber

The struggle between fear and creativity is endless. When we are children, creativity comes easily and naturally, but as we grow up, the concerns of everyday life begin to drown it out. The award-winning and Oscar-nominated gem The Secret of Kells (2009) illustrates how crucial our creativity is, and how we can use it to glorify God.

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Benny and Joon: A Person is a Person

Posted by Logan Judy on January 31, 2015
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Review by Logan

Johnny Depp: the man, the legend.  From Alice in Wonderland to Dark Shadows to Mortdecai, it seems like all you have to do to sell a movie anymore is to put the man’s name on it.  But before all those films, before Pirates, and even without Tim Burton, Depp was in a film that confirmed his status as a world-class actor that can do just about anything: Benny & Joon.

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