And just like that, the passion blogs for this semester are winding down to a close. From the moment I decided to look at films in my blogs, I knew that my culminating entry would be my favorite to write about. If you haven’t seen this movie, you need to as soon as possible…trust me.… Read more The Goodwill of Friendship

The past three weeks, I’ve honed the themes of intellect, critical thought, and pride. This week, I’d like to stray away from virtues that lean toward the introspective side of the scale and focus on a film that is absolutely gut-wrenching in more ways than one: Braveheart. I’d wager that upon hearing that title, most… Read more “I am William Wallace”: A Soul’s Right to Breathe

Last week, I talked about renowned schizophrenic mathematician/economist John Nash and his story as told in A Beautiful Mind. Before that, I looked at Dead Poet’s Society and the role of critical thinking. This week, I’ve selected a film that kind of runs astray from the kind of intellect portrayed in the previously discussed films.… Read more The Deadly Sin

If you were one of those who tuned into last week’s blog, thank you. For those of you who didn’t, it’s still up there for your viewing pleasure. Not a very long time ago, I gave you all the lowdown on Dead Poet’s Society, focusing on critical thought and intellect. This week, I’ve decided to… Read more Sick, Twisted, and Smart: What Does It Mean To Be Intelligent?