Tag Archives: movies

The Power Of A Pattern

Posted on January 21, 2015 by nathanalbright

Yesterday night I went to watch a movie that I heard about from one of my friends who happens to be deeply involved with biblical research [1] in Southern California. This particular movie, “Patterns Of Evidence – Exodus,” decided to … Continue reading →

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Insanity’s Silver Lining

Posted on February 26, 2013 by nathanalbright

So, I want to lay it out in the open that I like Jennifer Lawrence. She’s an adorable brunette, genuine and awkward, who trips over herself when climbing onstage like I often do, who has a mixture of strength and … Continue reading →

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The Demographics Of Disney Princesses

Posted on November 17, 2012 by nathanalbright

It is strange how the mind works sometimes. Recently, a friend and I were walking through the Disney store in the mall across the street from where I live, and after seeing that half the store was devoted to Disney … Continue reading →

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The Better Angels Of Our Natures

Posted on November 17, 2012 by nathanalbright

This weekend a new Abraham Lincoln movie was released, and as a fan (and scholar) of Abraham Lincoln’s life and career, and political philosophy, I thought it a worthwhile time to ponder the sorts of issues that result from dealing … Continue reading →

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Excess Baggage

Posted on April 3, 2012 by nathanalbright

It is ironic how similar very different perspectives can be about the question of dating. This morning I watched the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. It had been a quirky movie about a guy who has to defeat seven … Continue reading →

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Panem Et Circenses

Posted on March 28, 2012 by nathanalbright

[Note: This post contains film spoilers for “The Hunger Games.” You have been warned.] The only cinema in town showing “The Hunger Games” in English is the Central Airport Plaza, and I was a bit concerned that it was too … Continue reading →

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Ask Jeeves

Posted on March 1, 2012 by nathanalbright

Last year there was a great deal of controversy about a film called The Help, which used some familiar themes about a wise (black) servant and an idealistic young woman dealing with racist older relatives. The film attracted a great … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Thought He Was A Bantha

Posted on December 26, 2011 by nathanalbright

It is hard not be generous in one’s thinking towards cattle. Even if one does not want to be an ignorant herd animal, it is hard not to appreciate an animal that is so simple in that it gives mankind … Continue reading →

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Sock Hunting

Posted on July 17, 2011 by nathanalbright

This morning I decided to take a birthday-ish trip into Chiang Mai to watch movies, enjoy some good food, and explore the city by foot a bit (including the Sunday Market). As usual I also hoped to observe some amusing … Continue reading →

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We Are Siamese If You Don’t Please

Posted on May 11, 2011 by nathanalbright

Coming from a country where dogs and cats are loved fairly equally, if by a different segment of the population, the concern given to animals here is very striking. Dogs are clearly king as far as pet animals are concerned, … Continue reading →

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