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DVD Slump

February 26th, 2009 · 5 Comments

Two nights ago Aim and I watched Eagle Eye, movie with Shia LeBouf or however you spell his name. About 35 minutes into the movie, Amy says to me…”It’s the computer.”
I didn’t say anything. I knew how the movie was going to end that way as well but our recent history with movies [...]

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Tags: movies & music

Youthworker/Parent Weekend Wrap-Up

November 8th, 2008 · 1 Comment

I’m done speaking for the conference.
It was good…great to reconnect with some old friends, meet some new ones.
Richard Ross spoke and did an outstanding job.
A couple of thoughts about the retreat. First, the concept is great. Get parents and youthworkers away for a weekend. I love it. [...]

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Tags: leadership · movies & music · youth ministry

Hancock Disappoints

July 29th, 2008 · 2 Comments

For a season, Will Smith couldn’t miss with movies. Call him Mr. 4th of July, Mr. Blockbuster, whatever. When Will Smith does a movie, it will have an edge and be worth going to see.
To be fair, it’s not that Hancock is a bad movie…it’s just not a great one. [...]

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Tags: movies & music

The Dark Knight Was

July 24th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Toby, Shaun and I headed to The Dark Knight this afternoon.
Two and half hours later we just sat there.  Finally one of us exhaled.
“That….was….sick.”
In the first movie, Nolan took us on a character development ride as to what makes Batman/Bruce Wayne tick.  This time around he just takes us on a ride…a very disturbing ride.
Heath [...]

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Tags: movies & music