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Gone with the Wind is Triumph of the Will

Sam Darling

Jun 13, 20204 min read

Gone with the Wind is Triumph of the Will

With a lifelong interest in cinema including a defunct vocation as a screenwriter I had a requirement to watch the film Gone with the...

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Sam Darling

Apr 22, 20194 min read

MomChoir & finding your soulmate

I’ve been fortunate enough to have a partner who supports my creative endeavors and does everything he can to allow me space and time to...

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Sam Darling

Jul 3, 20182 min read

A room of one’s own

It was a stressful day and I needed respite. As is my wont, I chose a dark movie theater even though it was a beautiful sunny summer...

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Sam Darling

Jan 16, 20153 min read

Big Hero 6 & the Science problem

When a family movie features science and technology I look forward to taking the eldest to see it as much as she looks forward to going...

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Sam Darling

Jul 24, 20142 min read

Physiological response to singing

Many people who learn I sing opera feel compelled to apologize for not liking the art form. It’s okay. I get it. I don’t like opera...

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Ender’s Game review & Harrison Ford story

Sam Darling

Oct 31, 20135 min read

Ender’s Game review & Harrison Ford story

I just saw the movie Ender’s Game at a pre-screening and I have a lot tangential thoughts to share. [Hailee Steinfeld & Asa Butterfield...

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Sam Darling

Sep 15, 20131 min read

Fleas of endearment

The French have developed a friendly sort of relationship with fleas. Of the many creatures that historically live around humans, the...

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Sam Darling

May 26, 20133 min read

Star Trek Into Darkness – some thoughts

Preface: I had a great time. I’m a movie fiend and Trekkie of long standing and this reboot is joyous good fun. I’m sharing these random...

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Sam Darling

May 20, 20132 min read

Crystal skulls

Something people learn about me is that I am a skeptic. This usually comes as a shock since artistic types are automatically expected to...

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Sam Darling

Nov 14, 20121 min read

Movie insight: entering rooms

If real life was more like a movie, you’d go through that set of doors by opening both of them at the same time. You would make a grand,...

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Sam Darling

Sep 19, 20123 min read

Opera and body image

Opera can change the way you see women. A before and after of Deborah Voigt. When you first plunge into the world of opera divas you can...

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Sam Darling

Sep 10, 20121 min read

Bechdel test

In a way related to my earlier post, I thought you guys would appreciate the Bechdel Test. This is something that often comes up in...

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Sam Darling

Aug 26, 20122 min read

Cliché of Western Film

I am going to let you in on a secret today. This is a secret cliché that hides in plain sight. [It is reasonably certain that folks have...

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Sam Darling

Jun 19, 20121 min read

Movie Music Prometheus

Many things annoyed me about the movie Prometheus. In addition to the swiss-cheese plot and irrational scientists the music took me out...

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You like the Comic? You oughtta give Opera another try.

Sam Darling

Jan 25, 20121 min read

You like the Comic? You oughtta give Opera another try.

Sometimes, I enjoy a mindless super hero movie. Sure, why not? These guys – Chris Hemsworth & Chris Evans (what is the plural of Chris,...

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