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The (Star Wars) Land We Leave Behind
One of the odd sensations of apocalyptic storytelling comes from seeing normal places you have known transfigured by whatever forces have defeated the world. The Statue of Liberty. The White House and Washington Monument. Mount Rushmore. The Eiffel Tower. Big … Continue reading
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No Room for Dry Eyes
Here’s a video compilation put together by a fan of Pixar movies in anticipation of next week’s Inside Out. It definitely hit some of the company’s high notes (though I would’ve liked more from Brave and Toy Story 2). … Continue reading
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Receiving the Martian Signal
Seriously: go read the book first. Then come back and watch the trailer. I’m a little surprised at how much this trailer actually gives away. When I was reading the book (which was an enthralling experience), I was assuming … Continue reading
Preemptive Emotional Processing
I have spent much of the last few months feeling about Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out much the same way I initially felt about Monsters, Inc: total disinterest. I remember well seeing MI‘s first teaser and thinking that the concept, what little … Continue reading
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What Tames You
A few years ago when I had the chance to visit France, I took two books along with me. I think I got through two chapters of A Tale of Two Cities before I set it aside. Then there was … Continue reading
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The Moment That Gets You
I imagine that most Star Wars fans are especially pleased with the latest trailer for this winter’s new installment in the series. I much preferred Skywalker’s voice-over to the closing shot of Han Solo and Chewbacca’s “we’re home” moment (especially … Continue reading
Always Remember the Big Picture
Every year I show this clip to my student. Every year I feel like they get it a little less while I get it just a little bit more. Breaks the heart but soothes the soul.
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Spring Break by the Numbers
7 books started 5 books finished 1 book checked out of the state library 0 movies watched 2 new cast members on Community 2 groups calling themselves SHIELD 1 day lived twice on The Flash 7 potentially cancerous spots frozen … Continue reading
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Quarter’s End, Find a Spot
The third quarter of the school year comes to a close today. Time flies regardless of whether you’re having fun or not (and I’ve definitely enjoyed this semester). If all goes well, I’ll get to leave the classroom today and … Continue reading
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Paging Bruce Banner
A friend recently shared with me some thoughts on anger from Chip Dodd’s The Voice of the Heart. I’ve not quite thought about anger in this way before, but I like it: Authentic anger is a caring feeling, telling us that something … Continue reading
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Space Enough, and Time 