Monthly Archives: November 2017

FILM REVIEW: “LBJ”

Posted on November 18, 2017 by David B. Smith

It may not be playing in theaters much longer, but the new film “LBJ” is definitely worth seeing. The story is profane in spots, and actor Jeffrey Donovan doesn’t look anything like John F. Kennedy, but Woody Harrelson (“Cheers” and … Continue reading →

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The Ghost and Mr. Chicken

Posted on November 12, 2017 by David B. Smith

THEOLOGY AT THE MOVIES This is two weeks late, because “The Ghost and Mr. Chicken” (1966) is a classic low-budget fright fest often televised at Halloween. Don Knotts plays his Barney-Fife self: Luther Heggs is a 98-pound wimp who boasts … Continue reading →

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THEOLOGY AT THE MOVIES

Posted on November 5, 2017 by David B. Smith

BACK TO THE FUTURE   In probably the best-ever time-travel movie, Marty McFly rides the DeLorean back to 1955 and happens to make an offhand encouraging remark to his now teenaged and aimless dad. “You know, George, you can do … Continue reading →

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