CleanFlix [Documentary]: Review & Analysis
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Category Archives: Film
Review: Errol Morris’ Tabloid
I finally caught up with Errol Morris’ Tabloid (2010), a documentary about Joyce Bernann McKinney and the 1977 “Manacled Mormon” case in the United Kingdom. The topic is a fond one for me since it provided the fodder for some … Continue reading
Horror Comedy
People who shy away from horror will sometimes be able to stand it better if it’s mixed with a good helping of comedy. So, following up on my horror thread, here are five horror comedies that I really enjoyed: Tremors … Continue reading
Horror
I’ve never really understood my own fascination with the horror genre. I know where it began. I don’t quite remember how old I was—probably ages 4 to 6—but my parents were taking us to an Anchorage horror attraction known as … Continue reading
Empowerment films & television series
My husband and I just watched Whip It [PG-13] (2009), Drew Barrymore’s directorial debut starring Juno favorite Ellen Page. It was absolutely delightful, and definitely something that I want to add to my film library for my daughter to watch … Continue reading
Converting my husband — to feminism
Note: This story was originally told at Feminist Mormon Housewives in the comments on Reese Dixon’s post, “Mad Men is turning my husband into a feminist.” It follows a similar theme of how film & television have helped my husband … Continue reading
50 Things I Love
Because Katie Langston and Kullervo and KatyJane made their lists, now it’s my turn. In no particular order: 1. My sister-wives 2. Cottage cheese & potato chips — together 3. Good horror movies 4. Jason Statham 5. Undersexed Mormon boys … Continue reading
CBE on Fireproof
Mutuality, the quarterly magazine of Christians for Biblical Equality, published a review of Fireproof by Luke Finsaas in their latest issue. Here’s what Finsaas says about the film’s portrayal of gender roles: The film puts up a veil of egalitarianism. … Continue reading
A great weekend to be a nerd
I can’t believe this. Why are people writing interesting blog posts in which I get mentioned on a weekend like this? Don’t you people know… well… THIS just came out? You dishonor the name of nerds everywhere by attempting to … Continue reading
Sola Scriptura, Watchmen & Deification, TEDS
Sola Scriptura C. Michael Patton at Parchment and Pen just finished an excellent series, “In Defense of Sola Scriptura” (PDF version available here). It’s a ten-part series, and the PDF comes to 31 pages, but don’t let the length intimidate … Continue reading