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Time Out – Afraid of the Dark
By Cara Garretson
My husband went on a weekend golf trip, so my daughters and I had a girls’ weekend. We had fun, but we missed him (and by "we" I mean "I").
Martha's Laugh Lines: Gone Fishing
By Martha Bolton
When our sons were younger, my husband used to take them fishing a lot. We have scores of pictures of each with their first fish, and for one we have something more.
The Raving Redhead: FREEEEEEDOOOOOMMM!!
By Teresa Roberts Logan
I am willing to try new things ... to look like a fool ... a bigtime fool for thinking I'm funny enough to get paid for it ... and it's a freedom like no other!
Here’s a Thought: Good Theater
By Taylor Mason
The Oscars! What a night! Is there any other business that routinely congratulates itself on being itself?
The Truth Hurts: You Like Me, You Really Like Me!
By Brad Stine
So I sit in a hotel in Seward Alaska minding my own business, when suddenly it dawns on me. … I am making a movie!
X-Men Origins: WolverineMay 14, 2009
By Phil Boatwright
Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar – as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed (Liev Schreiber), and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated. Ryan Reynolds plays Deadpool, Lynn Collins as Silverfox and Taylor Kitsch plays Gambit. In this prequel, which focuses on the most interesting of the X-folk (a kind of a cross between a spaghetti western vintage Clint Eastwood and Michael Landon’s teenage werewolf), we get lots of back history, lots of attitude and a whole lot of action. Trouble is, the history isn’t all that compelling, the constant angst is a bummer, and the special effects-laden action isn’t so spectacular. Too many fight scenes between the lead good guy and the lead bad guy become a bore. There’s also not much mystery. The filmmakers wanted to make this the best in the series. It just doesn’t play out that way. The scriptwriters are the main guilty party. Once again, someone in charge of studio blockbusters assumes that if the film is busy enough and loud enough, we mere ticket-buying mortals won’t pay attention to the illogical premise. And maybe they’re right. The film is rated P-13. There is some crude language (four or five obscenities) and several minor expletives. Also, at least six profane uses of God’s name. And the filmmakers take full advantage of Mr. Jackman’s buffed up body, showing him from behind in the nude as well as a partial nude frontal long shot, not to mention several shots of the actor shirtless. The film is definitely intended for older teens or adults. For a more detailed review, check out the free website, Previewonline.org, where Phil Boatwright reviews films from a Christian perspective.  |
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