True Believers
A Third-Person Limited War: Sam Mendes’ '1917'
I would like to get through this life without ever having to injure or kill another human being. I suppose... Read more
Vocation, responsibility, and 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'
There are lots of things I want to do that I’m just not allowed to do anymore. I am several... Read more
The path of ‘Emanuel’
I tend to avoid Christian films because they often weren’t very good. But I have to note one exception. Christian... Read more
Not always pretty, but pretty moral: 'UglyDolls'
Some things are just good and wholesome. But as a parent, I often hear how kids’ movies tend to lean... Read more
Nothing to Write About: A Spoiler-Free Review of 'Avengers: Endgame'
My wife told me that I had to write a review for “Avengers: Endgame.” With a big Hollywood tentpole movie... Read more
Matured Reality: 'The Redemption Project with Van Jones'
As someone who occasionally finds entertainment in trash TV, I understand its appeal. It lets us feel better about ourselves.... Read more
Catholicism in Hollywood: 'The Curse of La Llorona'
"...I can’t, in good conscience, recommend the film as something that would bring people closer to their faith..." --- I... Read more
Starting the Conversation: 'The Best of Enemies'
My friend has a strange secret hobby. He really likes watching videos of people punching Nazis, which, apparently, can be... Read more
Warm Up Act: Walt Disney’s 'Dumbo'
I just watched a corporation make a move in a grand cinematic strategy. “Dumbo” is not a movie meant... Read more
Higher, Faster, Stronger: 'Captain Marvel'
I was sleepy last night after returning from “Captain Marvel.” The movie was great, but this was a day that... Read more
The Multilayered Multiverse –"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse"
Do you know how great it is to be a nerdy dad in the 21st Century? Very few things are... Read more
Skyfallout –“Mission: Impossible -Fallout”
It is amazing how film trends start. In preparation for the new film “Mission: Impossible -Fallout,” I binged all of... Read more
Tim's mission: A CNA “Mission: Impossible” franchise catch-up
I might be the only person who gets really excited to organize big groups for going to the movies. My... Read more
Small Expectations: “Ant-Man and the Wasp”
Jodorowsky’s “Dune.” In 2013, a documentary chronicled Alejandro Jodorowsky’s absolutely insane attempt to adapt Frank Herbert’s “Dune.” I have no... Read more
Fall from Grace: 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'
I have a major confession: I’m obsessed with the original “Jurassic Park.” The way people quote “Star Wars” is the... Read more
A Man’s Ministry: Fred Rogers’ Journey in “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
My wife has recently re-evaluated me as a liberal hippie. I suppose this happens in relationships. New political issues arise,... Read more
Watching a Father's Day movie with the kids: “The Incredibles 2”
Sorry it has been a while since my last review. Believe it or not, it is really hard to go... Read more
The way of love in a beautiful forest
About two hours ago, after 33 days of preparation, my wife and I completed a consecration to Divine Mercy. ... Read more
Looking to my neighbor: A classroom reading of ‘March’
I never meant to be so political. At the beginning of the school year, I found myself bored with the... Read more
Things That I Have to Watch with My Kids: “Paddington 2”
I always want to go to the movies. There was a time in my life when I would just go... Read more
