Sounds like the setup for a big joke, doesn’t it? In fact, it describes the 2012 Laity Lodge Writer’s Retreat. Are you a writer looking for inspiration? Guidance? An unforgettable vacation in one of America’s most beautiful places? You’re invited to register now, so you can join me and some amazing writers at Laity Lodge in just a few weeks. Relax, unwind, and immerse yourself in the beauty of the Frio River Canyon in the breathtaking Hill Country of Texas.... Read more
According to an AV Club report, the second Star Trek movie from J.J. Abrams will be called... Read more
I forgot to post a reminder over the weekend, so now you have until 9 p.m. (Seattle time) to enter the Auralia's Colors 5th Anniversary contest and turn in your toast to Auralia. Read more
This doesn’t happen often. I think I can name only five films that have driven me from the theater in my moviegoing lifetime. But these two were especially surprising, as both films had come highly recommended by prominent American film critics and by close friends in my film-enthusiast community. Bear with me, and I’ll tell you what those movies were, and why I walked out. Read more
Five years ago today, I said an unexpected farewell. Madeleine L'Engle has influenced my thoughts on art and faith as much as any other writer. Read more
If you could cast a two-person movie and just watch them meander through conversations for 90 minutes, which two actors would you cast? Read more
MirrorMask, the Jim Henson Company's most wildly imaginative post-Henson release, remains fairly obscure. And that's a shame, because it is a big-screen spectacle par excellence. Read more
Today, Auralia turns five years old! So, in the spirit of Bilbo Baggins, I'm giving stuff away to some of the party guests... Read more
In the three years since its release, I’ve grown more and more fond of Coraline; it’s become one of my favorite animated films, strong work on every level. Here’s my original review... Read more
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