Category Archives: TV/movie

16
Dec

Buffy the Vampire Slayer S1 E12 “Prophecy Girl” and Paul’s Gospel in Romans (Part Two)

So The Master has ascended and Buffy is dead. But that’s not how the story ends. Two friends were following Buffy hoping to help her in some way. They arrive in the underground lair seconds after the Master has blasted … Continue reading →

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7
Dec

Buffy the Vampire Slayer S1 E12 “Prophecy Girl” and Paul’s Gospel in Romans (Part One)

Pretty early on in Prophecy Girl, almost at the beginning we have a long drawn out (slow motion) of a pretty simple action sequence. Buffy gets hurled to the ground from off camera, landing in obvious pain from the impact … Continue reading →

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6
May

I Am Legend

I have a ton to do today so this must be quick. But I have to take a moment to express what a joy it is to suddenly discover the horror author, Richard Matheson (he’s wider than that but I’m … Continue reading →

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23
Mar

Because new old school needs to be heard repeatedly

YouTube – Orianthi – Highly Strung ft. Steve Vai.

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25
Feb

Destroying limits is self-destructive

This conversation reminded me of an episode of Buffy.  To be clear, the portrayal of magic on the show is problematic (along with many other things), but I find it interesting that the writers dabbled in similar principles about good … Continue reading →

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15
Feb

Never thought I would think of comparing Doug Wilson to Angel

But Twilight is causing all sorts of weird alignment. Here’s Angel and here’s Doug Wilson, and both seem spot on. And the strange blond girl is not Stephanie Meyer. PS: I shouldn’t have to say this but I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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15
Feb

In The HarshER Light of Day – Buffy Episode 59 Transcript

Cut to Buffy and Willow walking through the campus late at night. Buffy : So what I’m wondering is, does this always happen? Sleep with a guy and he goes all evil. God, I’m such a fool. Willow : Well … Continue reading →

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2
Feb

Buffy & Bella

Joss Whedon’s only lasting contribution to the myth of the good vampire seems to be hair gel. But thus far Bella doesn’t seem to be falling for a good vampire who hates his appetites.  She seems like a mouse falling … Continue reading →

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1
Oct

Angel S1, E21, “Blind Date”

In my opinion, this closely illustrates the ambition and career direction of one of our most famous presidents. The door to Angel’s office closes, leaving him and Lindsey alone. Lindsey:  “You probably think this is some kind of trick.” Angel:  … Continue reading →

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4
Jun

Some things I loved about the movie Fireproof

I have two “deep” criticisms of fireproof that I want to make on this blog at some point.  So first I thought I would say how much I liked it.  Before anything else, if you haven’t read Doug’s post, you … Continue reading →

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