The next movie, 'The Jensen Project' follows the adventure of teen age boy who is the son of two brilliant parents. They had removed themselves from a think tank project but were recalled when an emergency emerges. Their son teams up with a fellow girl genius and the two of them embark upon an adventure to discover who caused the problem.
A good attempt at a Science Fiction/Mystery film but also predictable. The flying car was a fun addition and for the teen audience, the tension between the girl and boy would be all they could hope for. The parents' and other adult roles are downplayed, the bad guys stereotypes, which makes the film a bit less than it could have been.
If the viewer enjoyed films such as 'Return to Witch Mountain' or other Disney features, then they will enjoy this movie.
On a scale of 1 to 5, this film is a 3.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
'Why Not Question' ; Movie Review - 'Secrets of the Mountain'
The demand for family entertainment has been growing and whatever the reader may think about Walmart's business practices, the company launching into the film industry and producing a bi-monthly Family Movie night, was as stroke of marketing genius.
Over the next few weeks 'Why Not Question' will be reviewing the movies and highly recommends picking them up at your local Walmart. They're generally priced at $13.00. The blogger has even seen some of the films carried in local Christian stores.
'Secrets of the Mountain'
A divorced mom receives an offer for a piece of property inherited from her favorite uncle after his death. Wanting to reconnect with her children, she bundles them off for a weekend in a small town. They embark on an adventure to discover a rare treasure kept within the mountain - one for which a wealthy corporation would pay a small fortune for - and puts them all in mortal danger.
The film puts a family spin on an Indiana Jones/National Treasure type adventure. Walmart's first film, and there is no missing the products featured in the kitchen scene, it is one of their better efforts and a totally fun film. There are moments to make the viewer cry, cheer, and by the end, hold their breath during the daring escape to safety.
Writing is tight, the story complete, and there is no doubt left in the viewers mind about happens to the family and how they've all grown.
On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), the blogger rates this movie as a 4.
Over the next few weeks 'Why Not Question' will be reviewing the movies and highly recommends picking them up at your local Walmart. They're generally priced at $13.00. The blogger has even seen some of the films carried in local Christian stores.
'Secrets of the Mountain'
A divorced mom receives an offer for a piece of property inherited from her favorite uncle after his death. Wanting to reconnect with her children, she bundles them off for a weekend in a small town. They embark on an adventure to discover a rare treasure kept within the mountain - one for which a wealthy corporation would pay a small fortune for - and puts them all in mortal danger.
The film puts a family spin on an Indiana Jones/National Treasure type adventure. Walmart's first film, and there is no missing the products featured in the kitchen scene, it is one of their better efforts and a totally fun film. There are moments to make the viewer cry, cheer, and by the end, hold their breath during the daring escape to safety.
Writing is tight, the story complete, and there is no doubt left in the viewers mind about happens to the family and how they've all grown.
On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest), the blogger rates this movie as a 4.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
'Why Not Question' : Patience
Evie: 'Patience is a virtue.'
Rick: 'Not right now it isn't.'
The two above lines from 'The Mummy' shows an example of the conflict in today's culture. There are those who understand that waiting patiently for something is far more valuable than those who think they want what they want 'right now'.
Granted, the characters were in mortal danger at the time with the mummy and his followers bearing down on them. However, Evie figured out the vital clue that ultimately saved all their lives.
Being patient about a dream or desire, is far more rewarding than running out and grabbing what a person wants.
Consequences seen in our culture right now are bankruptcies in record numbers due to credit card purchases of items wanted and the inability to pay for them.
Massive foreclosures and people losing their homes, often houses that were far too expensive for them in the first place. Granted, some of these were caused by the greed of lender and other financial disasters like losing a job or medical bills.
Not living on a budget and within the person's means.
Those who are more patient have done things like buy a new home and being able to pay it off.
Pay cash for everything.
Price items wanted and wait until they can afford them.
Pay off credit card balances every month so there's no finance charge.
Find the right mate rather than settling.
Find the right job rather than a series of 'survival' positions.
Patience is also a fruit of the spirit and is wonderful thing to have. It also helps the believer wait on God's timing, rather than rushing out and making a huge mistake that could cost a high price in the end.
Patience - has it's reward. Be patient and wait on the Lord.
Rick: 'Not right now it isn't.'
The two above lines from 'The Mummy' shows an example of the conflict in today's culture. There are those who understand that waiting patiently for something is far more valuable than those who think they want what they want 'right now'.
Granted, the characters were in mortal danger at the time with the mummy and his followers bearing down on them. However, Evie figured out the vital clue that ultimately saved all their lives.
Being patient about a dream or desire, is far more rewarding than running out and grabbing what a person wants.
Consequences seen in our culture right now are bankruptcies in record numbers due to credit card purchases of items wanted and the inability to pay for them.
Massive foreclosures and people losing their homes, often houses that were far too expensive for them in the first place. Granted, some of these were caused by the greed of lender and other financial disasters like losing a job or medical bills.
Not living on a budget and within the person's means.
Those who are more patient have done things like buy a new home and being able to pay it off.
Pay cash for everything.
Price items wanted and wait until they can afford them.
Pay off credit card balances every month so there's no finance charge.
Find the right mate rather than settling.
Find the right job rather than a series of 'survival' positions.
Patience is also a fruit of the spirit and is wonderful thing to have. It also helps the believer wait on God's timing, rather than rushing out and making a huge mistake that could cost a high price in the end.
Patience - has it's reward. Be patient and wait on the Lord.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
'Why Not Question' : Movie Review - 'Time Changer'
In honor of AnomalyCon, the local Steampunk convention, this weeks blog will be about the Christian movie 'Time Changer'.
'Time Changer' is film about a Victorian professor who can freely teach Godly beliefs in the classroom and is sent one hundred years into the future. What he discovers is that God has been pulled from the public classrooms and church has become about social activities.
Although a bit preachy at times, 'Time Changer' is a wonderful attempt at Christian Steampunk, a very hot genre in Science Fiction right now. It is fun and shows the difficulty of a Victorian era man trying to cope with modern day and the change it has on his life upon returning to his own time.
Recommended for fans of Steampunk who want to see an example on how to use their faith in this exciting new genre.
'Time Changer' is film about a Victorian professor who can freely teach Godly beliefs in the classroom and is sent one hundred years into the future. What he discovers is that God has been pulled from the public classrooms and church has become about social activities.
Although a bit preachy at times, 'Time Changer' is a wonderful attempt at Christian Steampunk, a very hot genre in Science Fiction right now. It is fun and shows the difficulty of a Victorian era man trying to cope with modern day and the change it has on his life upon returning to his own time.
Recommended for fans of Steampunk who want to see an example on how to use their faith in this exciting new genre.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
'Why Not Question' : Book Review - 'The Act of Marriage after 40' by TIm & Beveryly LaHaye
'The Act of Marriage After 40' is a must read for couples. It is a frank, honest approach to sex and the problems that can occur with the changes his/her body goes through. It is also a lesson of loving your partner, whether or not sex is a part of your relationship.
Some examples of things shared:
Before he turned fifty, hubby learned there are better ways to set the mood for intimacy than begging, pouting, or negotiating. (p. 80)
You're not too proud to admit being exhausted three-quarters of the way through. (p. 80)
It even covers 'in sickness and in health'. 'Accepting you spouses disability in the sexual arena will take time. You may have feelings of resentment, flashes of anger, waves of grief, and bouts of depression. Your disabled spouse is experiencing all these emotions times ten.' (p. 149)
Praise for the writer daring to address this problem and offering solutions that don't include divorcing your mate and finding someone else. Not to mention giving an example of a couple who were married over thirty years, never had sex, but had a close loving relationship.
Issues such as ED and oral sex are discussed openly and frankly as are other topics too numerous to cover in this blog.
Loving your partner physically is an important part of the marriage relationship and knowing how to do so, no matter the circumstances, makes this book a winner.
Some examples of things shared:
Before he turned fifty, hubby learned there are better ways to set the mood for intimacy than begging, pouting, or negotiating. (p. 80)
You're not too proud to admit being exhausted three-quarters of the way through. (p. 80)
It even covers 'in sickness and in health'. 'Accepting you spouses disability in the sexual arena will take time. You may have feelings of resentment, flashes of anger, waves of grief, and bouts of depression. Your disabled spouse is experiencing all these emotions times ten.' (p. 149)
Praise for the writer daring to address this problem and offering solutions that don't include divorcing your mate and finding someone else. Not to mention giving an example of a couple who were married over thirty years, never had sex, but had a close loving relationship.
Issues such as ED and oral sex are discussed openly and frankly as are other topics too numerous to cover in this blog.
Loving your partner physically is an important part of the marriage relationship and knowing how to do so, no matter the circumstances, makes this book a winner.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
'Why Not Question' : Today's problems
Life is full of disappointments and sometimes we think God is just plain crazy.
For instance, we land a job we really don't want and can't understand why we're wasting time doing something that is so far below our talent level we dread getting up in the morning. However, there might be one incident that makes it worth while and we hope God does something good with it like He promises.
Life, particularly today, if very unpredictable. Jobs are scare. Finances are tight. People are losing their homes and living in their cars or in the streets. Employers are picky and unreasonable.
How can we, as Christians, shine in a place so full of hopeless and need?
Yes, some churches are providing food banks. Others have stepped in to help those struck by tragedy. Many did so during Katrina, Rita and the tornado outbreak of 2011.
Yet, as individuals we are overwhelmed. Many of us are no better off in this time of trouble.
Is there an answer?
We can only hold on to God and pray He provides for our needs.
For instance, we land a job we really don't want and can't understand why we're wasting time doing something that is so far below our talent level we dread getting up in the morning. However, there might be one incident that makes it worth while and we hope God does something good with it like He promises.
Life, particularly today, if very unpredictable. Jobs are scare. Finances are tight. People are losing their homes and living in their cars or in the streets. Employers are picky and unreasonable.
How can we, as Christians, shine in a place so full of hopeless and need?
Yes, some churches are providing food banks. Others have stepped in to help those struck by tragedy. Many did so during Katrina, Rita and the tornado outbreak of 2011.
Yet, as individuals we are overwhelmed. Many of us are no better off in this time of trouble.
Is there an answer?
We can only hold on to God and pray He provides for our needs.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
'Why Not Question' : Creationist vs Evolutionist - Part 3
The final piece is about humans. This is one thing both the Creationist and Evolutionist agree - we all came from one man and one woman. This has been proven genetically and Scientists have posted their findings for all to see.
The only difference is that the Bible says God created man in His own image.
The word image is tselem - shade, a phantom, illusion, resemblance. Huh, an interesting mix of meanings. Created is bara - to be prepared, formed, created.
What is God? According to His word, love and spirit.
So, if one took a literal translation - one would say that God created Adam and Eve in His image, which is love and spirit. Yet, little is said about the physical form except they were to multiply after their own kind and replenish the Earth.
Whoa...wait a minute...replenish the Earth? The Hebrew word is male - it means fullness, fill, all along, all that there is, multitude. The word replenish is a bad choice and does not mean 'do again what has already been done'. Instead,they are being told to fill the Earth - they are all there is.
Granted, there has been much speculation on where all the other people came from that had to be warned about Cain after he murdered Abel. Yet, on the sixth day God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply.
So, were there more children from them then are recorded in the pages of the Bible? If so, did they leave Eden and spread all over the Earth.
There are many unanswered questions and huge holes left in the record of what modern man now knows existed. Yet, from the evidence garnished in the few studied verses - is that really so?
The written word is still an infant compared to a long, long oral history. Oral histories can be lost if the person with the knowledge dies before passing on what he/she knew.
And what traps are we, modern day humans with our dependence on technology, setting for ourselves and what of our history will be lost if there's a crash from which we don't recover?
The same can be true of the Bible. Much has been lost over the centuries, but the core is still there.
And Science, whether they like or not, are proving the Bible more and more true - everyday.
The only difference is that the Bible says God created man in His own image.
The word image is tselem - shade, a phantom, illusion, resemblance. Huh, an interesting mix of meanings. Created is bara - to be prepared, formed, created.
What is God? According to His word, love and spirit.
So, if one took a literal translation - one would say that God created Adam and Eve in His image, which is love and spirit. Yet, little is said about the physical form except they were to multiply after their own kind and replenish the Earth.
Whoa...wait a minute...replenish the Earth? The Hebrew word is male - it means fullness, fill, all along, all that there is, multitude. The word replenish is a bad choice and does not mean 'do again what has already been done'. Instead,they are being told to fill the Earth - they are all there is.
Granted, there has been much speculation on where all the other people came from that had to be warned about Cain after he murdered Abel. Yet, on the sixth day God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply.
So, were there more children from them then are recorded in the pages of the Bible? If so, did they leave Eden and spread all over the Earth.
There are many unanswered questions and huge holes left in the record of what modern man now knows existed. Yet, from the evidence garnished in the few studied verses - is that really so?
The written word is still an infant compared to a long, long oral history. Oral histories can be lost if the person with the knowledge dies before passing on what he/she knew.
And what traps are we, modern day humans with our dependence on technology, setting for ourselves and what of our history will be lost if there's a crash from which we don't recover?
The same can be true of the Bible. Much has been lost over the centuries, but the core is still there.
And Science, whether they like or not, are proving the Bible more and more true - everyday.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)