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First Class Should Not be Dismissed
James Harleman / September 18, 2011
A revenge-fueled mutant man befriends an optimistic dreamer who can read and control minds. Their views of mankind’s nature and possibilities for the future come under
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Adjusting our view of God
James Harleman / September 12, 2011
“All I have are the choices I make.” – David Norris, The Adjustment Bureau Really? Is this quote a truism about humanity, or a truth we really want
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Gritty Reality Hints at True Hope
James Harleman / August 21, 2011
“You must pay for everything in this world, one way or another… there is nothing free except the grace of God.” Following the murder of her
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A Final Bit about TRON: Legacy
James Harleman / June 7, 2011
Greetings, programs! As we’re steeling ourselves for a summer of mind-bending blockbusters that will take us from Ohio to Oa, I took one last visit to
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Let’s bring up a THOR subject
James Harleman / May 25, 2011
Thor continues the string of connected MARVEL comics films that began with Iron Man. Although different in tone, it soars to similar heights thanks to director Kenneth
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One last BIG kick from INCEPTION
James Harleman / February 2, 2011
Well, Christopher Nolan’s film has received it’s Oscar nod, and yet I have a feeling the Academy will wind up giving our “Best Picture” to something
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A father’s legacy in TRON
James Harleman / January 26, 2011
Sam Flynn misses his daddy. Sure, the 27-year old boy plays it cool in the opening of TRON: Legacy, chills out in a swanky bachelor pad
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A “god’s” legacy in TRON
James Harleman / January 8, 2011
“Your father was the creator.” – Quorra, from Tron: Legacy Jeff Bridges doesn’t play a divine trinity in Tron Legacy, but he does present a curious
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TRON’s Legacy isn’t deep, but appropriately playful
James Harleman / January 5, 2011
What were YOU expecting from TRON: Legacy? A cursory viewing of this sequel’s 1982 film predecessor, sporting half-baked yet fun ideas stretched across a kaleidoscope of