by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 18, 2005 | 2005, Articles, Life Issues, Media, Movies & Television, Suffering
The boys and I watched Star Wars Episodes 4 and 5 over the Lunar New Year holidays. The special effects definitely looked dated this time round. (What were the Stormtroopers wearing, white coloured paint cans??) However, I noticed that my two boys, though raised in an...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Aug 16, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Christian Living, Media, Movies & Television, Sacrifice
I delayed watching Spider-Man 2 as long as I could. I was familiar with the Spider-Man ethos. I have been reading Spider-Man comics since they first appeared in the 60s’. I knew the movie would portray a “super hero” with many intractable problems....
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jul 5, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Christian Living, Media, Mentoring, Movies & Television
Finally got round to watching ‘School Of Rock’ (movie). I was feeling a bit under the weather, recovering from a mild viral infection. So, to pick up my spirits, I: a) prayed; b) fasted; c) read scripture; d) went out and got a DVD. No prizes for those who...
by Soo-Inn Tan | May 21, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Media, Movies & Television
Pop quiz. The movie ‘Van Helsing’ is: 1. A horror movie. 2. An action movie. 3. A metaphorical examination of evil. 4. A comedy. 5. None of the above. All those who put down ”5”, “None of the above”, expect your no-prize in your...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Feb 13, 2004 | 2004, Articles, Death & Grief, Life Issues, Media, Movies & Television
Caught the 46th Grammys last Monday (Sunday night in the U.S.). I was relieved that there were no wardrobe malfunctions. Was pleasantly surprised by the appearance of Earth, Wind and Fire. Middle-aged paunchy musicians can still rock. There’s hope! But there was...
by Soo-Inn Tan | Jan 30, 2004 | 2004, Articles, God, Media, Movies & Television, Redemption
‘The Last Samurai’ is an excellent action flick. Unfortunately most of the characters in the movie were taken from the Hollywood dictionary of stereotypes. *The money grabbing, commerce obsessed westerner. *The evil easterner who has been seduced by the...
