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Dragon Movies 2/DreamWorks movies 19: How to Train Your Dragon

Posted on January 11, 2020 by

This is kind of a double blogathon movie post in a way. I’m mostly looking at dragon movies this month, but I’ve also got a long delayed DreamWorks movie project going on. Almost two years in, I’m only 12 movies … Continue reading →

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Dragon Movies 1: Reign of Fire

Posted on January 4, 2020 by

There aren’t too many mythical creatures more recognizable or as awesome as the dragon. There are also two major interpretations of the dragon. Chinese dragons are generally considered symbols of good fortune, strength and wisdom. They don’t harm humans, they … Continue reading →

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Christmas Classics 3: White Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

My dad usually isn’t a fan of musicals. In fact, he rarely listens to music at all. Yet every year, he watches this 1954 Christmas musical to get in the mood for the holidays. That alone has made me curious … Continue reading →

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Christmas Classics 2 – It’s A Wonderful Life

Posted on December 15, 2019 by

It’s a Wonderful Life is often considered among the most beloved American movies in history. It’s based on a short story called The Greatest Gift, written by Philip Van Doren Stern. The movie first released in 1946, 3 years after … Continue reading →

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Christmas Classics 1: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol (1951)

Posted on December 6, 2019 by

When talking about classic Christmas tales, most people at some point bring up Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This classic novella first released in 1843, and it’s quite possibly the most adapted story in the last 200 years. The different … Continue reading →

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Disney Animated Movies 58 – Frozen II

Posted on December 1, 2019 by

As of this writing, the first Frozen movie remains the most profitable animated movie of all-time, breaking multiple records upon its release and earning almost $1.3 billion. Up until this year’s “live action” Lion King remake, it was also the … Continue reading →

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Indiana Jones movies 4 – Kingdom of the Crystal Skull

Posted on November 28, 2019 by

The first three Indiana Jones movies all released within the 1980’s. I don’t remember where I read this theory from, but there’s a theory where film sequels should either be released within 5 years of its predecessor, or at least … Continue reading →

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