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Aaron-Daryl-The-Walking-DeadIt’s the second week of this radical transition from Dawn of the Dead to Mayberry, and it’s interesting to see the effect on some of Rick’s group.

Sasha is experiencing full on PTSD (although I might have gone a little wacky at that party too… I mean… break out the Twister or something). Carl is showing signs of being a normal teen. And Carol… wow! I don’t even know what to say about Carol.

I think the scene that jumped out at me the most this week was

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Rated PG-13 for some language.Starring Alex Russell, Zachary Knighton, Johanna Braddy, Miles Fisher, Sinqua Walls, Max Adler, Nick Offerman and Christopher McDonaldDirected by Will BakkeI Believe…this is one of the best Christian films ever made. Do you Believe Me?Sam (Alex Russell) stands on stage as thousands of fans go wild. Smart, charismatic, handsome, he moves them with his message,...
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Rated R for some horror violence and bloody images.Starring Ashley Hinshaw, James Buckley, Denis O'Hare and Daniel AmermanDirected by Gregory LevasseurThe tagline reads, “You only enter once.” And for that I am thankful. Egypt’s ancient wonders have long cursed the intrepid explorers who’ve dared to uncover their secrets. But a team of U.S. archaeologists gets more than they bargained...
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Rated PG for mild action, some rude humor and brief language. Starring Ben Stiller, Ben Kingsley, Ricky Gervais, Robin Williams, Rebel Wilson, Owen Wilson, Steve Coogan and Dan StevensDirected by Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum and Real Steel)Rarely is the third film of a trilogy better than the second one, but Night at the Museum: Secret of the...
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Rated R for strong language including some sexual references.Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul ReiserDirected by Damien ChazelleWhiplash is Full Metal Jacket meets Drumline...with a much better soundtrack. Andrew Neyman is an ambitious young jazz drummer, single-minded in his pursuit to rise to the top of his elite east coast music conservatory. Plagued by the failed writing career...
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The-Walking-Dead-Rick-shave-beardWho you are matters.

That’s what we’re learning this week, as former Congresswoman Deanna is discovering people’s strengths and assigning them relevant positions.

This week was quite a transition for The Walking Dead fans. One minute Rick and his friends are nomads starving for a drop of water, the next moment they’re taking showers, getting haircuts and sleeping on a bed. (Except for Daryl, of course. Homie really needs a shower!)

The episode brings up some interesting discussion elements:

  • Is Deanna trustworthy? (Is any congressperson trustworthy, for that matter?)
  • Is Carl right, are they going to
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Movie Reviews

Selma (5/4/15)

Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material including violence, a suggestive moment, and brief strong language.Starring David Oyelowo, Oprah Winfrey, Tim Roth, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Common and Giovanni RibisiDirected by Ava DuVernayLet’s all agree that it was a monumental task for Ava Duvernay to direct a film about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.… and I for...
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