Boy, you talk about having some fun. I walked out of the theater after Captain America: Civil War with a smile on my face. I was so satisfied with the experience that I was proud to take home my authentically plastic, massive movie theater Civil War soda cup. Being a married man, I’ve learned to … Continue reading Teaching the Russo brothers to stop pulling their punches: 2 easy fixes that would make the very good Captain America: Civil War a great film
Opinion
Taking Zack Snyder to Nolan & Abrams University: 3 easy fixes that would make Batman v Superman a great film
Bless his heart, Zack Snyder really went for it with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film attempts to confront the complexities of morality, justice, revenge, and iconography, all through the lens of a feud between two widely beloved defenders of justice and good. If that sentence was exhausting to read, then imagine the … Continue reading Taking Zack Snyder to Nolan & Abrams University: 3 easy fixes that would make Batman v Superman a great film
Cam Newton is an immature egotist, and so am I
It was a bold move, strutting onto the biggest sports stage in the world wearing them. But then again, describing any one thing Cam Newton does as bold is like going to Mexico and still calling it “Mexican food.” Everything Cam does, every word that comes out of his mouth, every twinkling smile, every dab, … Continue reading Cam Newton is an immature egotist, and so am I
Griffin Must Carry Team on Back, in Talons
[WARNING: I will be using the term "R-Words" throughout this article because I have no idea what's right anymore] I have been an R-Words fan my entire life. My father before me loved the R-Words. My older brother during me loves the R-Words. My son after me will love the R-Words. And my daughter will … Continue reading Griffin Must Carry Team on Back, in Talons
Say No to Marital Sex
FAIR WARNING: there will be so many things in this article you could choose to take out of context and get riled up about. If you disagree, I'd love to hear from you. Just remember that there is so much I didn't cover and can't cover about Christian and non-Christian marital and pre-marital sex, each … Continue reading Say No to Marital Sex
My Wedding Homily
On Thursday, October 4, my number finally came up. I raced to the Arlington courthouse after work on a blustery afternoon, and sprinted my way up to the sixth floor, where unlimited power awaited its rightful owner. This power, forged ages ago by ...
the geeks are strong, my lord
Public opinion on Newt Gingrich's moon base plan has varied, at least among all non-geeks (ie, dorks). Some say it was classic pandering, as it was proposed just before the Florida primary, an effort to gain votes in a state full of former NASA em...
phillip marlowe tails me
I'm sitting on old-pal-Tim's front porch in Richmond, propped backwards in a chipped away rocking chair reading The Big Sleep. Phillip Marlowe, iconic P.I. from the 1920's that screams for a Humphrey Bogart portrayal (and got one), has just invite...
how an indie band made me cry at the 9:30 club
"You haven't heard Moya?!" Peter asked me in bewilderment as we stood shoulder to shoulder at the 9:30 Club on Sunday night. I could tell he was crippled in that moment; my fan-hood was now in question. He wasn't sure whether to sell me on how goo...
“one boy told me” by naomi shihab nye
Kids are all poets. The question is, when did you stop being a poet? I hope you and I haven't. (Watch past the bio)
