Do You Hear the People Sing?
The new film Les Misérables, based on the worldwide musical smash and Victor Hugo’s best-loved novel, is a story of the power grace has to transform and change lives–and the […]
Category Archives: Film
Top Ten Films of 2012
10. The Woman in Black — a stylish, truly scary Victorian tale with a great first post-Harry Potter performance by Daniel Radcliffe. Some genuine fright moments wrapped in a […]
Which Story do You Prefer?
If one film deserves to be hailed as one of the greatest films of this year, it’s the story of Piscine Molitor Patel and Richard Parker. In a film that […]
When a Bad Guy Tries to Be Good
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new film Wreck-It-Ralph is easily their best film in awhile, and probably the best animated film of the year. It’s funny, witty, full of adventure and […]
A Beautifully “Odd Life”
Parenting isn’t easy. Even when your kids are “yours,” it’s not an easy task. Imagine if your child sprang up from your garden, full grown. It would be even harder. […]
The Beautiful Tapestry of Fate: Pixar’s “Brave”
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Faith Without Machine Guns is Dead
I was privileged to go to a sneak preview of the film, Machine Gun Preacher, which opens here in Seattle tomorrow. I knew some of the story–a violent drug dealer […]
