While we sympathize with Katniss, we’re actually more like the Capitol. We’d do well to heed the story’s warning!
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The Lorax
With a strong message about the dangers of Greed, The Lorax is a fun, funny film with a big heart and a powerful, timely message. Not the best of the Seuss films, but definitely worth seeing.
An accessible, exciting and enlightening book, “Simply Jesus” is a must read for anyone trying to take seriously what it means to follow Jesus today.
The best comics stories are the most human stories. Chronicle nails this by telling a great story about the danger of power.
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Why “The Grey” Ended Like it Did
Though it’s billed as an action/suspense film, The Grey is really a philosophical musing on the nature of reality and our place in it. If we miss that, the film’s outstanding conclusion feels instead like major disappointment.
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The Sisters Brothers
“The Sisters Brothers” is a quick, easy read that has enough twists and turns to hold your interest, and with surprising moments of poetry and insight, it’s a worthwhile book.
The Descendants, Tree of Life, The Artist, Moneyball, Midnight in Paris, The Help, Hugo, Warhorse and Extremely Loud & Incredibly close. What’s your pick?
Absolutely beautiful and haunting. Worth repeated viewings. “Tree of Life” is a quintessentially human film.
Everyone experiences doubt. Still inspires us to make the most of each moment of our spiritual journey, and challenges us to take responsibility for our own faith.
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Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
The core themes are solid, but the film as a whole is overly sentimental and exploits rather than builds on the tragedy of 9/11.