by Mike Parnell | Jul 27, 2012 | Opinion
Dorothy Allison wrote, “Things come apart so easily when they are held together by lies.” “The Dark Knight Rises” illustrates this point well. It is eight years since the ending of “The Dark Knight.” Gotham City is in a state of...
by Mike Parnell | Jul 13, 2012 | Opinion
I have written moviereviews at EthicsDaily.com long enough that I’ve now reviewed a movie that’s a reboot of what I consider a recent movie. In 2002, Sam Raimi brought the story of Peter Parker to the screen. I say Peter Parker because the story of...
by Mike Parnell | Jun 29, 2012 | Opinion
Disney and Pixar bring another movie about a princess to the screen. “Brave” is the story of Merida (Kelly Macdonald), the daughter of King Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Merida is at the age to be given over in marriage. This is...
by Mike Parnell | Jun 14, 2012 | Opinion
“Prometheus” is the highly anticipated new movie from director Ridley Scott. It is highly anticipated for the belief that this movie returns Scott to the storyline of one of his great triumphs, 1979’s “Alien.” “Prometheus”...
by Mike Parnell | May 11, 2012 | Opinion
I saw “The Avengers” twice over the weekend. I have two sons, one in college and one at home. I went with one son on Friday and one son on Sunday. At the showing on Sunday, we sat in front of a boy about 9 years old. As the movie played out, this young fan...
