It’s hard to believe that just five years ago making an Iron Man film was risky business. 2008 was such a simpler place, wasn’t it? Before the days when Robert Downey Jr. was an A-list actor. Before the idea of an Avengers movie was anything more than a fanciful dream to only the most faithful … Continue reading »
As I’ve said in the past, we may not like Tom Cruise, but yet we all like Tom Cruise. Most of the time when we see a movie trailer featuring the 50 year-old actor—that we can’t believe is a 50 year-old actor—we pause. I wonder if that movie’s going to be any good? Cruise adds … Continue reading »
Last week, I watched Olympus Has Fallen with my wife. From the beginning, Olympus sounded exactly like any purebred action flick should. A group of armed men storm the White House and take the President (Aaron Eckhart) hostage. Now, it’s up to a disgraced Secret Service agent (played by Gerard Butler) to single-handedly save the … Continue reading »
The summer is a great time for films. Sure, you’re probably not going to see any Oscar winners, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be entertained. Movies are also great catalysts for important, probing discussions. Seeing an interesting film and then going someplace to talk about it can strengthen relationships and allow us to meditate … Continue reading »
Disclaimer: this post contains spoilers for those who haven’t seen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. I actually enjoyed going to the orthodontist as a teenager. Not only did I get out of school early, but the office I visited had television sets installed into the beige ceiling tiles. That way, nervous patients like me … Continue reading »
Sometimes, the best stories are the stories no one is allowed to tell. When those stories come to the surface, it’s a beautiful and fantastic thing. During the height of World War II, the United States government instituted what became known as the “Ghost Army.” This 1,100 man unit (formally dubbed the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops) was … Continue reading »
My favorite part of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony wasn’t when Jennifer Lawrence tripped over the stairs after her best actress win. It was actually when Hugh Jackman, in a flash, raced to her aid. He was like lighting. After seeing his reflexes, it’s hard for me to believe that Wolverine is just a character … Continue reading »
I’ll be honest, as a child God scared the mess out of me. At times I pictured God with electricity in his fingertips, waiting to zap me the moment I did something wrong. He was the police officer and I was the driver speeding past him in a red sports car. What if I sinned … Continue reading »
Odds are you’ve probably heard someone use the term “catfishing” recently. For those of you still wondering how it’s possible for someone to catch fish with a computer, let me provide a working definition. Catfishing: The act of luring someone into an online relationship by fabricating your true identity. This is usually done through social … Continue reading »
Sometimes when I reflect on the impending zombie apocalypse, I have to stop myself from getting too excited. If everyone were honest with each other, I think we’d all agree that it’s going to be pretty sweet. In the end though, I probably won’t survive. And no, it wouldn’t be because of my physical abilities or … Continue reading »
I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news about Osama Bin Laden’s death. Odds are you do too. Ironically, I was reading President Bush’s book Decisions Points, finishing up the chapter detailing 9/11. Another thing I remember is that Twitter blew up like a Michael Bay movie that night. People were generally … Continue reading »
2012 saw its fair share of apocalypses. The Mayan Calendar. The Fiscal Cliff. Lindsay Lohan. If we examine each of these separate events, we’ll discover that they all ended up being nothing more than magnanimous publicity stunts. I think we all know deep down what will eventually be our demise: the MACHINE UPRISING. Stop and … Continue reading »
