As I've said before, the more I think about Black Panther the worse the writing in the film gets. As a side effect, I found myself thinking about how I might have done it instead, had I been in charge of writing it. The result was the following rough outline, which I now present to you … Continue reading How I Would have Written ‘Black Panther’
Author: DBreitenbeck
A Thought
There is a saying "It is better to light one candle than curse the darkness." The standard progressive practice is to blow out the candle, curse the darkness, then cite it as proof of the oppressive nature of candles. And if you suggest they try lighting it instead, you're blaming the victim.
Why Relativism is Intolerant
I don't know about you, but I can't help noticing that people who argue that truth or morality are relative tend to be much more intolerant than those who adhere to the idea of objective values. The tolerance they boast of is purely specific: that they don't object to certain given acts (e.g. homosexuality) that … Continue reading Why Relativism is Intolerant
Thought
"Progressive" is indeed an excellent name for Leftists, for their value system is based entirely upon moving toward a set exterior goal. Whether that goal is good, evil, possible, or impossible doesn't enter into it; the progress towards it is the important thing. Thus a 'Progressive' is a person who takes a question of relativity … Continue reading Thought
Clarification on Value
Not one but two responses to my last post made me realize that I'm working off of an incorrect, or at least outdated definition of 'value.' To be clear, I was using it in the sense of 'Objective Value:' designating an awareness of qualitative realities such as virtue, beauty, honor, and so on. This, it … Continue reading Clarification on Value
A Thought
The main difference between the two forces at work in the world today is that Conservatives have values; Liberals only have an agenda.
A Brief Rant
Seriously, Hollywood? You’re the ones making such a big deal about having 'strong roles' for women and minorities, you’re the ones making films that supposedly lack these qualities, and then you blame the audiences for being bigots because we…what? Go see the movies you actually make?
Thoughts on ‘Rampage’
Over the past few weeks I've been to see Steven Spielberg's film about a world bounded only by the imagination, the ultra-hyped latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a Dwayne Johnson vehicle based on a cheesy arcade game. Guess which I think was the best. Go ahead; guess. Rampage is basically a sci-fi … Continue reading Thoughts on ‘Rampage’
More on Black Panther
One of my favorite YouTube critics, Maulr, absolutely tore into 'Black Panther.' After watching his video, I think I still liked the movie better than he did, but...yeah, it's really not a well-put together film at all. Something he brings up repeatedly is that there really is nothing binding T'Challa to the Black Panther: it's … Continue reading More on Black Panther
Thoughts on Black Panther
Finally got out to see Black Panther while it was still in theaters. My reaction is definitely ‘good not great.’ It was…fine. There was a lot to like about it, though on the whole it wasn’t really that impressive to me as a film, or even compared to the rest of the Marvel universe. First … Continue reading Thoughts on Black Panther
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