Category: film
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i’m batman
So, I don’t get some of the comic book-insider humor of this, but as someone who almost didn’t see The Dark Knight because of the hype, this is quite funny. I did see the film on Sunday night. I enjoyed it. Heath Ledger was despicably excellent. Even so, there was no way it could live…
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encounters at the end of the world
I posted this review of Werner Herzog’s Encounters at the End of the World over at rednoW.com a couple of days ago. When Werner Herzog received an invitation from the National Science Foundation to visit its Antarctic headquarters, he made it clear that he was in no mood to make another film about “fuzzy penguins”.…
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vaction in oregon
I’m finishing up some last minute packing before going to NC3’s Sunday service. Following the service I have lunch and a meeting with many of NC3’s leaders and then a (hopefully) quick drive to the airport to make my 4:00 flight to Portland (via Denver and Salt Lake City, ugh). I’m not sure what blogging…
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requiem for a day off
This had me laughing pretty hard. Hilarious how some creative editing and a new soundtrack can completely change the feel of this modern-day classic comedy. Enjoy.
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“the price of sex” film festival
My friend Thom pointed out a film festival about the sex trade happening this weekend at DePaul University. Here is the schedule from DePaul’s website: Hosted by the Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation & The Women’s Center. All screenings are followed by a panel discussion. Admission is $5 for each film, or $10 for an…
David W. Swanson 