Category Archives: Pop Culture

Sci-Fi Songs for Inspiration

Here is a list of my favorite classic rock songs that have lyrics and music that reflect a science fiction theme. I grew up with these songs and they are still among my favorites today. It’s not like I only liked songs that had a sci-fi theme. In fact, most of the music that I’veContinue reading “Sci-Fi Songs for Inspiration”

The Many HOPES of Christmas

by Scott Cahan, ….  Everyone, it seems, loves Christmas. Sure, there are some modern-day Scrooges who have their reasons for not liking Christmas, but the majority of us find something special to enjoy about Christmas time. I believe that something special is a little word with a big meaning … hope. I have observed that practically everyone,Continue reading “The Many HOPES of Christmas”

Easter – Truth or Fairy Tale?

There’s nothing wrong with dying eggs with our kids and taking them to easter egg  hunts as long as we also spend time reminding them of what Easter is really about. The entire Christian faith rests upon the event that Easter was originally meant to celebrate; the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Its not enough toContinue reading “Easter – Truth or Fairy Tale?”

Captain America: Civil War … Good vs Good = Bad

I finally got a chance to see Captain America: Civil War over the weekend. I know its been out since May of this year, but life has been busy and movie going funds have been low. My daughters and I have been patiently waiting for this, the next installment in The Avengers saga to comeContinue reading “Captain America: Civil War … Good vs Good = Bad”

Indiana Jones Films Ranked

For my Father’s Day celebration this year, I simply asked to have an Indiana Jones movie marathon at my house so that I could enjoy these classic movies with my kids. The day was a big success. We got through them all and I was able to introduce my kids to some of the greatestContinue reading “Indiana Jones Films Ranked”

Thoughts on Star Wars: The Force Awakens

A GREAT MOVIE! First, I just want to make it clear that I loved this movie. The Force Awakens was the perfect blend of the old and new. We got just enough of Han Solo and the old gang to make us old folks remember the thrill of the classic Star Wars. But, more importantly, weContinue reading “Thoughts on Star Wars: The Force Awakens”

The Other Letter

Here is my third video discovery in my series of video shorts that illustrate the heart of Christmas. This one, made by Ikea, is aimed squarely at parents. I can attest that I had tears rolling down my cheeks one minute into it. They’re good tears, the kind we parents should cry more often, but tooContinue reading “The Other Letter”

Mog’s Christmas Calamity

This short film is fun, magical, professionally made, and it captures the Christmas spirit. Not till the last frame do you realize it’s an advertisement for Sainsbury’s. But, don’t let the word “advertisement” scare you off. This is more great storytelling then shrewd marketing. Or, maybe it’s both. It doesn’t’ matter. Please watch and enjoy.

War Room – An Important Movie

The new movie War Room isn’t a summer blockbuster. It isn’t even a Labor Day blockbuster. There were no car chases, no explosions, no big name stars, no c.g.i. effects, and it’s production budget was very conservative by today’s standards. None of that matters because, in my opinion, War Room is probably the most importantContinue reading “War Room – An Important Movie”