David Warren of Essays in Idleness eloquently says something that has been on my mind for a long time: that most of what we call 'freedom' is really a rejection of freedom. We flatter ourselves, not only by the sins we commit, but by our modern conception of what sin is. We think that we are … Continue reading David Warren Gets It
Author: DBreitenbeck
Thoughts on ‘Gravity Falls’
Gravity Falls is one of those shows that I’d heard raved about from several different quarters as being a very smart, very funny, and very mature kids’ show with a lot of dark, creative imagery. So, when I had some extra time (read: was procrastinating again) I watched through it. My reactions were surprisingly pretty … Continue reading Thoughts on ‘Gravity Falls’
Quick Thoughts on ‘The Big Lebowski’
Last night I finally saw the modern classic The Big Lebowski. It was not good. I admit, I laughed a good deal. And for about the first half I was enjoying it. Then I started to realize that the film wasn't going anywhere. Or, if it was, it wasn't anywhere good. I don't think I've seen such … Continue reading Quick Thoughts on ‘The Big Lebowski’
New Years Specials
There aren't as many good New Year specials as there are Christmas specials, for obvious reasons: New Year just doesn't have the same depth or meaning as Christmas. Still, there've been a few, and two of them particularly come to mind. The first is Happy New Year from Phineas and Ferb: the first episode of the fourth … Continue reading New Years Specials
My Suggestion for a New Years’ Mascot
New Years’ Resolutions at Catholic Match
My latest Catholic Match post is all about New Years' Resolutions (and is largely written to myself): One way or another, we are afraid to change, afraid to set aside what we’ve carried for so long, even though it’s a burden to us. We may genuinely want to make the change, or at least, we may … Continue reading New Years’ Resolutions at Catholic Match
The End of Multiculturalism
The Pagan religions were, in many ways, fine things. Though far more prone to cruelty and depravity than our squeamishly tolerant modern minds like to admit, there was a nobility to them. They were the fumbling, crude efforts of man to render worship to the unknown and hidden powers that govern the universe. From before … Continue reading The End of Multiculturalism
My Little Pony Touches on the True Meaning of Christmas (Yes, THAT True Meaning)
I’m repeatedly amused at the thought that, this time last year, I’d barely given a thought to My Little Pony, and now it’s one of my all-time favorite animated shows and keeps compelling me to write about it. Among the many pleasures it's brought is that I now have another favorite Christmas special to watch. MLP … Continue reading My Little Pony Touches on the True Meaning of Christmas (Yes, THAT True Meaning)
Chasing Nobility
One way or another, I've been feeling pressured to get on with my life. That, of course, is a good thing, since I really ought to be getting on with my life. For one reason or another, though, I haven't made much progress. So, partly to spur myself on in this direction and partly just because … Continue reading Chasing Nobility
When Reviews Are Meaningless
A lot of times people (myself included) will say of some film that they're on the fence about seeing 'it depends on what the reviews say.' If the general consensus appears to be that it's worth seeing, then we'll go see it. If not, we won't. When it comes to something like Star Wars, though, the … Continue reading When Reviews Are Meaningless
Serpent's Den 