The other night I got out to see 'Midway,' wanting to catch while it was still in theaters. I must say, despite the overuse of CGI and some melodramatic touches, I was very impressed. The film is of a type that was never very common and is almost non-existent now; a simple and straightforward depiction … Continue reading Thoughts on ‘Midway’
Talking about St. John Henry Newman’s Idea of a Gentleman at Catholic Match
Latest Catholic Match piece is up, going into St. John Henry Newman's description of a Gentleman and how it applies to people today: St. Cardinal Newman (a man who knew something of being both a Christian and a gentleman) offered this definition (abridged: the full description can be found in his Idea of a University): … Continue reading Talking about St. John Henry Newman’s Idea of a Gentleman at Catholic Match
Norman and Saxon
“MY son,” said the Norman Baron, “I am dying, and you will be heir To all the broad acres in England that William gave me for my share When we conquered the Saxon at Hastings, and a nice little handful it is. But before you go over to rule it I want you to understand … Continue reading Norman and Saxon
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place, and in the sky, The larks, still bravely singing, fly, Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead; short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In … Continue reading In Flanders Fields
Thought of the Day: 11-7
So, apparently they're planning a gender-swapped Zorro TV show. Because that sort of thing has been so successful with Ghostbusters, Batwoman, Ocean's Eight, Terminator: Dark Fate, and so on. You just know that the writers are patting themselves on the back for being so modern and up to date, calling it a 'modern re-imagining'. The funny thing is, this has … Continue reading Thought of the Day: 11-7
Catholic Match Post on a World without Manners
My latest post is up on Catholic Match, discussing the pitfalls and solutions of dating in a world without set manners: For an example; just the other day I read a woman claiming that it is inappropriate behavior for a man to compliment a woman on her looks if they are not dating. Not long … Continue reading Catholic Match Post on a World without Manners
It Came from Rifftrax: ‘House on Haunted Hill’
Life's been busy lately, but I wanted to make sure we got this one up for Halloween (more or less: it's late, but under the wire). In another live show (I really like grabbing these when I can; you get shorts, ad-libbing among the riffers, and the added energy of the crowd), Mike, Kevin, and … Continue reading It Came from Rifftrax: ‘House on Haunted Hill’
An Urgent Call for Prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nQy6u0PzR8 On November 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, let the Church Militant (that is us) be united in prayers for the Church in this time of crisis: -November 1st: The Feast of All Saints. Holy Day of Obligation. Attend Mass and say the Memorare after Communion. -November 2nd: The Feast of All Souls. Pray for the dead, … Continue reading An Urgent Call for Prayer
Memento Mori at Catholic Match
My annual Halloween piece is up at Catholic Match: If you ever explore some of the old churches in Europe, or look over art from the old days, you’ll notice quite a few skulls. Some of which are even attached to skeletons. They show up in some of the most unexpected places: on clocks, or … Continue reading Memento Mori at Catholic Match
Serpent's Den 