Pixar Animation Studios’ new film Brave is both a grand return to form and an exciting new avenue of storytelling from one of the greatest studios in the history of film-making. After the commercial success of Cars 2, which I found to be the worst of any of their 12 films (in spite of itsContinue reading “The Beautiful Tapestry of Fate: Pixar’s “Brave””
Author Archives: Duane S. Montague
One Father’s Legacy
It’s almost Father’s Day, but don’t worry. I’m not going to use my blog to give you advice on how to be a great father. As a dad, I’m all too aware of my shortcomings. I know where I stink at fatherhood. I know that I have absolutely no experience with raising a teenage daughter. Continue reading “One Father’s Legacy”
Why I’m Such a Fan of Marvel’s “The Avengers”
I rarely see films more than once in the theatre any more. When I was young and could spend money on just myself, it was easy. I love movies, and I love seeing them on the big screen. In 1988, for example, I saw Robert Zemeckis’ amazing movie “Who Framed Roger Rabbit” no less thanContinue reading “Why I’m Such a Fan of Marvel’s “The Avengers””
Mirror, Mirror: Princessly Charming
It’s certainly a “tale as old as time.” And it’s definitely one where the basic plot is known to everyone: baby princess is born with milky complexion, jet black hair, bright red lips. Mom dies, father remarries, evil queen outlives the dad, and the girl, who is now in her teens, is taken out toContinue reading “Mirror, Mirror: Princessly Charming”
Good Life
There’s a song that I really can’t seem to get out of my head right now. Here it is. I’ve liked the song for awhile, and it really caught my attention when it started showing up in Disneyland commercials. Like this one: http://youtu.be/5szyZQ1GOiY The verses of the song aren’t particularly deep. They speak of aContinue reading “Good Life”
Words.
It’s a phrase I used with my oldest daughter the other day. She had just told her brother that his breath smelled like a stinky old bathtub. He then yelled at her and called her mean. She couldn’t understand why he yelled at her. I said, “The words you use determine the response you receive.”Continue reading “Words.”
This Little Light of Mine
The garage door opened and she watched as her husband walked through the living room carrying a ladder. She stopped him, calling out, “Honey—uhm—what are you doing?” He paused. “Taking down the holiday cheer.” “Oh good,” she smiled. “It’s January 11, after all.” He didn’t smile. “We’ve been getting some complaints from the Homeowners’ AssociationContinue reading “This Little Light of Mine”
A List of Tens for The Past Year
Inspired by my brother’s recent blogpost, and as a lover of creating lists for people to read and argue about (as evidenced by my popular posts on TV show theme songs, film scores, etc.), I submit for your approval a list of tens for 2011. 10 Books I Read Last Year 1. The Bible (NLT)Continue reading “A List of Tens for The Past Year”
A Wondrous, Heartfelt Masterpiece with No Extra Parts
I’d imagine the whole world was one big machine. Machines never come with any extra parts, you know. They always come with the exact amount they need. So I figured if the entire world was one big machine, I couldn’t be an extra part. I had to be here for some reason. And that meansContinue reading “A Wondrous, Heartfelt Masterpiece with No Extra Parts”
What, Me Worry?
“Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?” — Jesus. I realized a few nights ago that I am a worrier. I may not come across like one. I’m a generally positive person, I have a lot of joy, and I find much pleasure in simple things. But I worryContinue reading “What, Me Worry?”
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