Category Archives: Movies
Suday’s Wisdom #323: So Much to Lose
“People from your world have so much to lose.” – Carmine Falcone, Batman Begins This comes from one of the most pivotal scenes of Bruce Wayne’s backstory, when he confronted the crime lord who murdered the man who murdered his … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #322: Do Better
“We can do better. We must do better.” – King T’Challa, Black Panther Very much in the same spirit as last week’s quote, this is both a call and a pledge. Coming at the end of the movie, T’Challa says … Continue reading
My Star Wars Countdown
With the conclusion of what has been dubbed the Skywalker Saga, the Star Wars franchise has reached one of those moments, where it may continue indefinitely, yes, but it has also reached a conclusion (again). I figure now — right now, … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #321: Stay Separate from the Enemy
“You compassion is a weakness your enemies will not share.” “That’s why it’s so important: it separates us from them.” – Ducard/Ra’s al’Ghul & Bruce Wayne, Batman Begins Most of the quotes I share, I must admit, have lessons which … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #320: Enjoy the Moment
“I’m trying to hold my breath Let it stay this way Can’t let this moment end.” – from “Never Enough,” from The Greatest Showman This is very much in the same vein as last week’s quote, and how appropriate is … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #316: Truce
“The outcome of this war won’t be decided tonight. I don’t think anyone would criticize us for laying down our rifles on Christmas Eve.” – Lieutenant Gordon, Joyeux Noel The Christmas Truce of 1914 is, I think, one of the … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #315: What We Need for Christmas
“I don’t need anything more for Christmas than this right here: my family.” – Lou Lou Who, How the Grinch Stole Christmas It might not be Christmas Day just yet, but after a week of giving thanks, and watching this … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #313: Veteran Bond
“Those who have journeyed far to fight in foreign lands know that the soldier’s greatest comfort is to have his friends close at hand. In the heat of battle, it ceases to be an idea for which we fight, or … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #312: Living is More Than Survival
“I don’t want to survive! I want to live!” – Captain B. McCrea, WALL-E This is one of my most favorite quotes. Disney’s Wall-E depicts a humanity that would be the envy of many. No one has to work, to … Continue reading
Sunday’s Wisdom #304: A Strong Hope
“Until such time as the world ends, we will act as though it intends to spin on.” -Nick Fury, The Avengers One of Nick Fury’s more famous lines ever, it’s a reply to his subordinate, who is directing an evacuation … Continue reading