Taking a break from commenting on movies, I wanted to let you know about a book that I am currently reading. Through A Screen Darkly by Jeffrey Overstreet is a facinating book so far. To find out more about the author, go to his site Looking Closer.  So far, I have enjoyed the book. Look for specific thoughts about this book in the next couple of days.

Michael

Movies have been hard on me this last couple of weeks. The latest movie that I watched in preparation for a Reel Discernment we had a couple nights ago was The Prestige. What a movie! I have to say that I really “liked” this movie, even though it was tremendously dark and sad to watch.
Movies like this one can do a great job of displaying the depravity of man. Read the rest of this entry »

I apologize for not having another blog entry the last couple of days. I have just gotten a new computer and must learn how to make it work. I promise to be writing more very soon. In the mean time, check out this post about prayer by my friend Steve.

Thanks for your patience.
Michael

I am Spiderman, only without the tight suit. At least that is what I thought as I left the theater. Not that I think I can swing around looking cool, but I saw my own struggles so I identified with Peter Parker. As a result, I enjoyed this third installment. It is not everyday that a movie will help you think about living right as a Christian.

What follows are my thoughts on the movie, the good, bad and ugly. As usual, there will be spoilers in this, since I am not simply writing a review but discussing the worldview and lessons I was reminded of. Be warned. Read the rest of this entry »