There’s a crucial scene in Man of Steel where a bully is picking on a sheepish 11-year-old Clark Kent, who clearly wants no trouble, even though he knows full well he could punch the larger, older bully into next week. … Continue reading
About halfway through Iron Man 3 Tony Stark is faced with a dilemma. His home destroyed, he is bruised, beaten and battered, and his Iron Man suit little more than a weight he has to drag around behind him; it … Continue reading
Amidst the (wonderful) abundance of articles written about “Man of Steel,” I found this little gem, from the film’s star, Henry Cavill. [On his unusually kind demeanor toward fans] “…because even though something awful may have just happened to one … Continue reading
Do I even have to say anything about this latest trailer? Watch for yourselves, enjoy, and know that come summer, I’ll be gleeeeeeeeeefully delving into the themes and characters explored in Man of Steel. “… they will stumble, they … Continue reading
I have to admit I get frustrated from time to time with the current political climate of our country. The animosity, the dishonesty, the politicking. All the bad things constantly reported by the media; it’s almost enough to make someone … Continue reading
So we’ve established that John McClane is a man of action, no pun intended. He never stands by and watches, or lets impossible situations keep him from trying to help. But… McClane also isn’t afraid to make a mess. Over … Continue reading
Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a choice. How true. That quote is from the trailer for “After Earth,” where a father is … Continue reading
I’ve already mentioned how Bilbo was faced with a choice at the beginning of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, a choice that took him into a world of peril and adventure. And as significant as the choice was, I then … Continue reading
Stories are … essential. You want to teach me something? Tell me a story with a purpose. You want me to remember something? Tell me a story containing information. You want to amuse me? Tell me a funny story. You … Continue reading
