Have you heard of the Maker Movement? Last night I saw a documentary called Maker. (See trailer below). Maker Culture?consists of people who convert ideas into physical products, through creating, hacking, and exploring. This could be in the realm of art (think of sculpture made from scavenged … [Read more...] about Maker Culture: More than Consumers
Two Movies I Never Heard of But Loved
I'm posting these titles because I never heard of them before I found them on Netflix (both available on streaming). "Sweet Land" -- set in 1920 in Minnesota -- a "mail order" bride arrives. Really a sweet, tender movie, nice tight dialogue, great acting, interesting story. A congregation, and the … [Read more...] about Two Movies I Never Heard of But Loved
Dawntreader Retreaded, gender roles in the movie
Growing up, I devoured the Narnia books. I imagined myself to be a composite of Edmund and Lucy -- adventurous, courageous, and able to converse with animals and fauns. The talking mouse, Reepicheep, was one of my favorite characters, so I was eager to see the movie version of the "Voyage of the … [Read more...] about Dawntreader Retreaded, gender roles in the movie
For the Bible Tells Me So, a movie review
For the Bible Tells Me So is a documentary. It depicts how the Bible is sometimes used to deny rights to gays and lesbians. The film features 1) Gene Robinson, the first openly gay Episcopal bishop, 2) Jake Reitan, a teenager from Minnesota Lutheranism, 3) Chrissy Gephardt, 4) a mother who was … [Read more...] about For the Bible Tells Me So, a movie review