A Hidden Life, The Movie “…for the growing good of the world is partly dependent on unhistoric acts; and that things are not so ill with you and me as they might have been, is half owing to the number… Read More ›
Movies
Harriet, the Movie (2019)
When we got this movie I thought it was a western with a woman heroine, like most of the movies today, that seek to replace the notion of male leadership with a maternal hegemony. When I saw that it was… Read More ›
Chernobyl and Lies
It seems that some of the best movies are knockoffs or inspired by documentaries of the same events, consider: – A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood vs Want You Be My Neighbor – Captain Phillips vs Pirates of Somalia –… Read More ›
Gosnell Movie
Dr. Kermit Gosnell was an abortionist in Philadelphia whom this movie asserts is the most prolific serial killer in America. This movie is closely based on actual events and the court dialog is from actual court records. You might… Read More ›
A Matter of Faith
This 2014 movie is about evolution versus creationism, a topic which few in the secular mainstream would find interesting, but Christians might. As a “Christian” film it does not have the flash, pomp, and professionalism that fifty million dollars can… Read More ›
The Bookshop (2017)
This movie stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, and Patricia Clarkson. It is set in 1959, in a quaint seaside location near London and is a story about a persons dream and courage in the face of adversity. Bill Nighy is… Read More ›
Alone in the Wilderness
This is the title of a documentary film about Dick Proenneke, a man who left civilization for the Alaskan wilderness. This movie is a quintessential male statement of challenge, endeavor and quest. The film was compiled from self-made films… Read More ›
Won’t You Be My Neighbor
I just watched a movie of this title about Fred Rogers, the creator of the long running children’s PBS TV series, “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood”. I wasn’t interested at first because I thought I knew all about him and his show…. Read More ›
Stan and Ollie
I recently went to see the movie, Stan and Ollie. It was about the last years of the legendary comedy team, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. They were one of the top box office draws from the 1920’s to mid… Read More ›
First Man
I recently went and saw the movie, First Man, and was pleasantly surprised. I enjoyed it very much and it kept me entertained throughout with its suspenseful action and interesting story. The movie is more of a biopic of Neil Armstrong,… Read More ›
The 5:17 to Paris
We watched an outstanding movie entitled “The 5:17 to Paris.” You might recall the three young Americans who thwarted a terrorist massacre on a train in France. This is their story and even includes the actual men portraying themselves. Movies… Read More ›
John Adams
I just finished watching the HBO series of John Adams, based the book by David McCullough. I read the book when it came out several years ago. If you have even the smallest interest in history these are well told… Read More ›
