WT02.04 The Wicker Man (1973)

Watching Theology April 15th, 2008

Somewhere on an island outside Scotland, Christopher Lee has built the perfect neo-Pagan civilization. There you will find fertility rites, folk music and a frolicking Britt Ekland (and her body double). You will also witness a clash of civilizations that hasn't been seen since St. Patrick brought Christianity to the heathens in Ireland. On this episode, we'll explore Summerisle and its devotion to the old gods and how that may affect the life of a Christian police officer investigatin … (Read More)

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Into the Wild

The Merry Monkey April 7th, 2008

I’ve spent my entire life in a cage. I’m a Rhesus Monkey. I know some of my relatives live in the jungle or in zoos. I’ve seen them on TV. But I work in a lab to help the humans study the effects of blogging on the central nervous system of primates.

You may feel sorry for me, but you shouldn’t. I’m happy. My work is meaningful. Millions of people will benefit from the research in which I’m involved. Plus, I get to spend a lot of time just kicking around on the Internet, wa … (Read More)

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Casino Royale (2006)

Watching Theology April 1st, 2008

[NOTE: Explicit Content] It may never have occurred to you before, but James Bond is a troubled old man. Being a glossy hit man may have some drawbacks, such as the inability to keep a conscience and a slightly troubled Freudian nightmare of a view on women. We put Casino Royale and Daniel Craig's Bond on the couch for thirty good minutes of free psychotherapy and ask whether the need for "realism" is killing comic book heroes.

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Pinocchio (1940)

Watching Theology March 18th, 2008

What do the frontier revival evangelists have in common with pre-War, classic Disney animation? Perhaps a lot more than many of us may have considered. It seems that Pinocchio has more to say about good behavior and the problem of succumbing to the devil's devices - gambling, drinking, smoking, etc. - than many of today's pulpits. But there was a time when the American common religion and the ethics of kiddie culture could be summed up in one simple phrase: "Now, remember… b … (Read More)

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Semi-Pro Haiku Review

Hurk March 3rd, 2008

Way too much Woody

Worst Ferrell movie ever

Wait for DVD

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Les Pantalon de l'Homme

Erik February 25th, 2008

I went to bed early and missed the 80th Academy Awards last night. Honestly, I just didn't care. I've been much more emotionally invested in years past, but this time there weren't any movies or actors I was really rooting for.

It's not like last year when my favorite foreign film of all time, Les Pantalon de l'Homme was in the running. What a masterpiece! It deserved all 6 of the Oscars it was awarded. Now that was a magical night.

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