It has been said that there can be no true Christian tragedy, because even in the midst of death, there is always the possibility of a happy ending in the next world. This is to misconceive both the nature of tragedy and the nature of the Christian faith.
In this Christmas season, I submit for your consideration three men, perhaps not so wise, bearing gifts of wholesome entertainment. This first king of the early cinema is known by almost everyone, even if they’ve never seen a frame of his films: Charlie Chaplin
Until then, gentle reader, have yourself a Merry Christmas of old.
AUDIO RESTORED. The Subjunctive is an important subject. Indeed, in Greek mood and aspect are more important than tense. If you have mastered the subjunctive in Latin, this will be easy. Otherwise, ..
I do not say that these are the best French films, only that they are a few of the films I have most liked. Frankly, I’ll watch anything with Jean Gabin. During the war, Gabin made it to Hollywood, but when they wanted to have him play a character named “Frenchy”, he walked away
Once again, I am repeating what I have said in the past, but it needs saying, because virtually no one will listen. Why should anyone care about the Jeffrey Epstein scandals. Of course, it is all a pleasure to contemplate the wickedness of the rich and powerful.
After thinking about Escape from New York and how our current times are worse than John Carpenter’s vision, I wondered how the rest of the Dystop-a-June list would stack up against the world of today.
I have said this before, but I shall say it again with greater emphasis. When Muslims attack and murder Jews, the problem is not anti-semitism.
