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Movie Review: “Doctor Strange”
by Maribeth
I mentioned in my recent Sherlock post that rewatching Avengers: Infinity War* and paying a lot more attention to the character of Doctor Strange sparked a renewed appreciation for Benedict Cumberbatch. I mean, I’ve known about this guy since I was all of fourteen and he was a baby-faced nobody in Amazing Grace, and thirteen years later I’m watching him play a superhero. #RESPECT … Read More Movie Review: “Doctor Strange”
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Movie Review: “Tolkien”
by Maribeth
Raise your hand if you’re a Lord of the Rings Kid. Y’all raisin’ em? Good–I figured I had a few of you in my audience! Yes, guys and gals, we are the Lord of the Rings Kids, the millennials who grew up watching Peter Jackson’s iconic films*, playing with action figures of Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli, spending bagoodles of money on even more figures … Read More Movie Review: “Tolkien”
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Gothel and Maleficent: A Study in Contrasts
by Maribeth
I recently watched both Tangled* and Maleficent* for the first time, and I was absolutely enchanted by both! Tangled is a feat of pure Disney magic, easily one of the best “Disney Princess” movies I’ve ever seen, and hilarious to boot. As for Maleficent… talk about a powerful film that turned an old and, quite frankly, two-dimensional story on its head! The odd thing about these movies, however, is that our … Read More Gothel and Maleficent: A Study in Contrasts
Welcome to A Writer’s’ Tale! I’m Maribeth, a small-town Southern girl captivated by well-spun tales, the beauty and lovingkindness of my Triune God, and the power of the contemplative, Christ-centered life. A Writer’s Tale is where I indulge my geeky, philosophical side by writing LOTS of book, TV, and movie reviews from a Christian worldview and imagination, while also sharing periodic updates on my upcoming novel, Operation Lionhearted. I hope you enjoy your stay here!