For the last three seasons Deea and I have enjoyed watching Jack Bauer save the world. Kiefer Sutherland really nailed this role. A little trivia:
1. Kiefer's father is another famous Canadian actor, Donald Sutherland.
2. In the late 90's Kiefer departed from acting and joined the rodeo circuit winning several competitions including the '98 U.S. Team Roping Championships with partner, John English.
In 1954, at age 25, Roger Bannister accomplished what millions considered impossible. To run a mile in under 4:00, experts speculated, would be the equivalent of a physiological suicide mission. As we know Bannister would break the record, but not without a little help from his friends.
I just finished watching the new ESPN movie, Four Minutes. What a great story. Roger against the world, etc... What stood out clearly to me as I watched, however, were the pacemakers. Chris Brasher and Chris Chataway, two close friends, served as Bannister's windbreakers at Oxford. Without them running in front of him the effort undoubtedly would have fallen short. Roger's rival, John Landy, would have beaten him to the punch. Fortunately the Englishman's carefully planned attempt was successful. In the post-race interview Bannister credited Brasher and Chataway as major contributors to his accomplishment.
Blessed are the pacemakers! Perhaps the challenges our friends are facing would prove manageable if, for a lap, we would brave the forces of wind and rain. And should we be found stewards of God-sized dreams, Bannister's milestone reminds us to be gracious beneficiaries of those who have run before us.
"Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we're in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed--that exhilarating finish in and with God--he could put up with anything along the way: cross, shame, whatever. And now he's there, in the place of honor, right alongside God." Heb 12:2 The Message
The fellows at Aardman Animations have hit a homerun! It's "The Curse of the Were-Rabbit....in theatres NOW!
Hi. Satan here. Not real excited about this movie, The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Don't get me wrong: critically speaking it has a lot to offer. I'm just not a big fan of the genre. Movies like this have had a less than desirable impact on my public image.
You see, I like keeping a low profile. Sure, I get a kick out of churches' paranoia regarding my activity:( i.e. looking for "demons in doorknobs" and such! ) But I would much rather stay off the radar - thank you very much.
If you just HAVE to learn more about "Emily" you might listen to this thoughtful critique by Pastor James Harleman of Mars Hill.
I just finished watching a fantastically odd yet beautiful German flick. It's about a newly retired miner who happens to play a mean accordion. PG. I highly recommend it with one important disclaimer: Rent it with an open mind. It's not your typical, fast-paced American cinema fair. If you're like me, however, this charmer will grab your heart. Authentic performances and rarely explored themes make it a winner. Watch the trailer!
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