The moment Atreyu’s name is mentioned, it sparks a memory within Bastian. He looks at an image stitched onto his backpack: that of an Indian brave hunting a buffalo on horseback. This warrior’s name is also Atreyu; At this point he’s ready to chalk it up to coincidence. But something interesting happened here: The bookContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 4”
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How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 3
Start here. Bastian has sealed himself off from the world and finds himself in the sanctity of the school attic. He believes he’s about to delve into a fantastic book, a way to escape from the math test downstairs, from the mounting pressures and demands of the mundane world, and, most importantly, from the griefContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 3”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 2
Part one. I realize this movie may not be fresh in everyone’s minds, so let’s do a recap. Then we’ll bring it all together for a final analysis. THE BEGINNING Depending on which version of the film you’re viewing, you’re either going to be treated to a Klaus Doldinger orchestral piece (original German theatrical cut),Continue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 2”
How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 1
This is a topic near and dear to my heart. And I hope by the end it inspires you as much as it did me. For decades, my favorite movie was 1992’s The Last of the Mohicans, a film directed by Michael Mann. A lot of movies came close to it over the decades, butContinue reading “How The Neverending Story inspired me to write: Part 1”
On the “Worship” of Mary
Bashing Catholics on social media seems to be the one thing that protestants, athiests, anti-Catholics, and many other denominations can agree upon, and they do so gleefully. It’s sad to see people I otherwise respect post things so hateful, so vitriolic, so full of pride. They seem certain Catholics are damned due to the idolizationContinue reading “On the “Worship” of Mary”
Tolkien (2019) Movie Review: An Unexpected Surprise
(spoiler-free) Brotherhood. Fraternity. Fellowship. Elements sorely missing from society these days. And dearly missed by those of us who can remember what it felt like. But in this biopic, for a fleeting moment, it all comes back. I don’t watch new movies. No, really–I don’t. Not without heavy recommendation from people I trust. So IContinue reading “Tolkien (2019) Movie Review: An Unexpected Surprise”
Nick Enlowe 