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Movie Review: 127 Hours
Movie – 127 Hours Director: Danny Boyle (Slum Dog Millionaire, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later…) Writer: Danny Boyle and Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Slumdog Millionaire) Starring: James Franco (Spider-Man, Milk, Howl), Kate Mara (Shooter, Iron Man 2, We Are Marshall), and Amber Tamblyn (The… Read More »Movie Review: 127 Hours
The Archives: Edition Two
These pictures are from: backup/Old My Pictures/2005 Calendar I’m pretty sure these are the files from the 2nd year of the calendar, although it is possible that it was the 3rd or 1st year of the calendar. My records on such things are spotty at best. In the early days… Read More »The Archives: Edition Two
Hearts Beat High with Joy
If you have always wanted to own your very own copy of Hearts Beat High with Joy, here is your chance! Hearts Beat High with Joy I have donated an 11×14 copy of this picture to the Sacred Heart School Carnival. This picture is matted and framed. You can purchase… Read More »Hearts Beat High with Joy
RWPE Y2 #4: Harmony
Apparently there aren’t a ton of HARMONY lovers out there. I’m kind of surprised by the lack of participation this week, but what can you do. You buckle down and you carry on. Here are the few submissions for this week: Christopher D. Bennett Carla Stensland A Carla Stensland B… Read More »RWPE Y2 #4: Harmony
Embarrassing Anti-Intellectualism
Unfortunately a Doomsday Cult has put up this billboard in Boone. They have made these calculations on their belief (yes, there are people who actually believe such things) that the world is only 14,000 years old. Despite the fact that The Bible clearly states that “No one knows about that… Read More »Embarrassing Anti-Intellectualism
Personal Photo Project of the Week #52
Heavenly Peace Most people have already seen this picture that I took to send as a Christmas e-card. (Just one of the many awesome features of the Photography 139 Galleries!) I borrowed a hymnal and candle after the early evening Candlelight Service on Christmas Eve and took this picture and… Read More »Personal Photo Project of the Week #52
Movie Reviews: Blue Valentine and The King’s Speech
Movie – Blue Valentine Director: Derek Cianfrance (Brother Tied) Writers: Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne, and Joey Curtis Starring: Michelle Williams (Brokeback Mountain, Shutter Island, Halloween H20) and Ryan Gosling (Lars and the Real Girl, Half Nelson, Remember the Titans) Theater – AMC Southdale 16 – Edina, Minnesota Companion – Jill… Read More »Movie Reviews: Blue Valentine and The King’s Speech
Oscar Nominations
Just a few quick thoughts on the Oscar Nominations… Heading into this morning, here is my list of the Top Ten Movies of 2010 (based on what I’ve seen): 1. The Social Network 2. Inception 3. The Fighter 4. Hereafter 5. How to Train Your Dragon 6. Winter’s Bone 7.… Read More »Oscar Nominations
The Archives: Edition One
Thus begins my look back into my archives. For now I will begin by going through every folder in my hard drive that dates back before Photography 139. Hopefully, I will rediscover some lost treasures, realize that I have grown as a photographer and see that I have a much… Read More »The Archives: Edition One
RWPE Y2 #3: Panning Camera Blur
There was a decent response to what I consider to be the most technically demanding (with the possible exception of PAINTING WITH LIGHT) theme of the 52 different themes. Here are the submissions for PANNING CAMERA BLUR: Julie Johnson Dawn Krause Jesse Howard Christopher D. Bennett Mike Vest After two… Read More »RWPE Y2 #3: Panning Camera Blur
Personal Photo Project of the Week #51
Radiant Beams I went to the early Christmas Eve Service at my church and then came back for the late night service to listen to the concert and take these pictures. Here are some Radiant Beams alternates: All things considered, I should have worn warmer gloves.
Movie Review: The Dilemma
Movie – The Dilemma Director: Ron Howard (Backdraft, Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind, Cinderella Man, Frost/Nixon) Writer: Allan Loeb (Things We Lost in the Fire, 21, The Switch) Starring: Vince Vaughn (Wedding Crashers, Dodgeball, Old School, Swingers), Kevin James (I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry, Hitch, Paul Blart: Mall… Read More »Movie Review: The Dilemma
Movie Review: Country Strong
Movie – Country Strong Director: Shana Feste (The Greatest) Writer: Shana Feste (The Greatest) Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow (Se7en, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Royal Tenenbaums), Tim McGraw (The Blind Side, Flicka), Garrett Hedlund (Troy, Four Brothers, Tron: Legacy), and Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl, Date Night, The Roommate) Theater – Cinemark… Read More »Movie Review: Country Strong
RWPE Y2 #2: Long Exposure
I think the technical aspects of this theme scared off some contributors this week. Although I am excited to have a submission from Jesse who was a founding member of RWPE who quickly dropped out. I should point out that I had some hiccups with my email system this morning.… Read More »RWPE Y2 #2: Long Exposure
(Very) Personal Photo Project of the Week #50
File Photo I’ve had a goal of sending a secret to PostSecret for quite some time now. Perhaps ever since Sara introduced Jen and I to PostSecret those many years ago. It has been difficult for me because I don’t really have any secrets. It is one of the drawbacks… Read More »(Very) Personal Photo Project of the Week #50
Slice of Life Vol. 32
I don’t get all jazzed up by this type of thing, but I’m sure Jesse will. I’m sure if you look hard at these pictures you will probably find me. You will probably find Jesse. You will probably find some of my other friends. Don’t ask me where. I don’t… Read More »Slice of Life Vol. 32
Youth Group Fundraiser
I did portraits as a Youth Group Fundraiser for my church about a month ago. Here are a few pictures from that night. In unrelated religious fundraiser news, a photograph of mine will be included in a silent auction during the Sacred Heart Carnival. I don’t really know many details… Read More »Youth Group Fundraiser
Movie Reviews: Black Swan and The Tourist
Movie – Black Swan Director: Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler, The Fountain, Requiem for a Dream) Writers: Mark Heyman, Andres Heinz, and John McLaughlin Starring: Natalie Portman (The Professional, Garden State, The Other Boleyn Girl), Mila Kunis (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, The Book of Eli, Date Night), Vincent Cassel (Ocean’s Twelve, Eastern… Read More »Movie Reviews: Black Swan and The Tourist