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Indiana Jones and the Fall of Western Civilization

How a move away from religious motifs and themes killed a beloved film franchise — and could kill civilization as we know it.

Nov 14, 2023

Indiana Jones with whip and charactes from Dial of Destiny

Nov 14, 2023

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Red Dawn (1984) — an unfairly maligned Cold War classic

In the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.

Aug 8

Red Dawn (1984) — an unfairly maligned Cold War classic

Aug 8

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Writing for fun and profit

A modest plea from a starving author

Jul 23

Writing for fun and profit

Jul 23

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Twisters — an exciting cyclone of emotion, suspense, and action

As storm season intensifies, the paths of a former storm chaser and reckless social-media star collide terrifying phenomena are unleashed.

Jul 19

Twisters — an exciting cyclone of emotion, suspense, and action

Jul 19

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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids — still a giant of charming family cinema

The scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighbourhood teens to the size of insects.

Jun 27

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids — still a giant of charming family cinema

Jun 27

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Faith or Family: The Courage to Choose

Finding my own faith journey outside of family traditions

Jun 16

Faith or Family: The Courage to Choose

Jun 16

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die — familiar, enjoyable escapism

After their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.

Jun 9

Bad Boys: Ride or Die — familiar, enjoyable escapism

Jun 9

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When I started writing on Medium, I did it because I wanted to offer the world a different…

May 24

May 24

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Humans with ADHD

5 Things No One Told Me About Growing Up with ADHD

Photo by Jeremy McKnight on Unsplash

May 21

5 Things No One Told Me About Growing Up with ADHD

May 21

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes — powerful performances in an ape-solutely epic blockbuster

A young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past…

May 13

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes — powerful performances in an ape-solutely epic blockbuster

May 13

Rachel Dvorak

Rachel Dvorak

I'm a freelance writer, committed Catholic, and self-proclaimed film nerd. Read my Kindle Vella work here https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0D9YYVMJW

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