PinnedRachel DvorakIndiana Jones and the Fall of Western CivilizationHow a move away from religious motifs and themes killed a beloved film franchise — and could kill civilization as we know it.Nov 14, 20234Nov 14, 20234
Rachel DvorakinFrame RatedRed Dawn (1984) — an unfairly maligned Cold War classicIn the west mountains of America, a group of teenagers band together to defend their town, and their country, from invading Soviet forces.Aug 817Aug 817
Rachel DvorakinFrame RatedTwisters — an exciting cyclone of emotion, suspense, and actionAs storm season intensifies, the paths of a former storm chaser and reckless social-media star collide terrifying phenomena are unleashed.Jul 193Jul 193
Rachel DvorakinFrame RatedHoney, I Shrunk the Kids — still a giant of charming family cinemaThe scientist father of a teenage girl and boy accidentally shrinks his and two other neighbourhood teens to the size of insects.Jun 279Jun 279
Rachel DvorakinThe Penny PubFaith or Family: The Courage to ChooseFinding my own faith journey outside of family traditionsJun 162Jun 162
Rachel DvorakinFrame RatedBad Boys: Ride or Die — familiar, enjoyable escapismAfter their late former Captain is framed, Lowrey and Burnett try to clear his name, only to end up on the run themselves.Jun 96Jun 96
Rachel DvorakWhen I started writing on Medium, I did it because I wanted to offer the world a different…May 24May 24
Rachel DvorakinHumans with ADHD5 Things No One Told Me About Growing Up with ADHDPhoto by Jeremy McKnight on UnsplashMay 217May 217
Rachel DvorakinFrame RatedKingdom of the Planet of the Apes — powerful performances in an ape-solutely epic blockbusterA young ape goes on a journey that will lead him to question everything he’s been taught about the past…May 138May 138