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Monthly Archives: December 2008

The Best Movies of 2008

December 31, 2008

It’s that time of the year when film critics choose their ten best.  Here are a few of their lists.  …

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Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

December 23, 2008

J. S. Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring has never ceased to stir my heart.  Of all the renditions, none …

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Reading the Season: Fleming Rutledge

December 21, 2008

Two things I always do whenever I go to Vancouver:  Check out the indie movies and visit the Regent College …

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Reading the Season: A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis

December 16, 2008

To embrace the Christmas season in a more meaningful way, I’ve been trying to stay close to the heart of the matter by …

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2009 Golden Globe Nominations

December 11, 2008

Update January 12:  CLICK HERE for the Golden Globe Winners. Hollywood Foreign Press Association has just announced the 2009 Golden Globe …

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I’ve Loved You So Long (2008, France) Il y a longtemps que je t’aime

December 6, 2008

Update:  March 3:  The DVD has come out.  For those who don’t like to read subtitles, the DVD has an …

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Lost in Austen Episode 4 (2008, TV): Lost and Found

December 1, 2008

After trudging through a slow and a tad too serious Episode 3, the production has redeemed itself by finishing up …

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