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Ash Wednesday and a defense of BATMAN: THE MOVIE (1966)

Jason Korsiak

Feb 18
4 min

Ash Wednesday and a defense of BATMAN: THE MOVIE (1966)

Batman '66 is a loving tribute to the silver age of comics and reminds us to lighten up (and about Ash Wednesday).

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JACK FROST (1979), Loneliness, and the Paradox of Love

Jason Korsiak

Feb 2
4 min

JACK FROST (1979), Loneliness, and the Paradox of Love

A perfect holiday special for February, Jack Frost tells the story of a lonely winter spirit that shows us the paradox of love.

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FROZEN (2013), being yourself, and how "Let it Go" is a lie!

Jason Korsiak

Dec 15, 2020
4 min

FROZEN (2013), being yourself, and how "Let it Go" is a lie!

There are dozens of theories speculating on what “Let It Go” represents, but most see it as a song of empowerment. The problem is, it isn't

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GREMLINS (1984), Christmas, and the dark side of nostalgia.

Jason Korsiak

Dec 8, 2020
4 min

GREMLINS (1984), Christmas, and the dark side of nostalgia.

A kooky Christmas classic about monsters ravaging a small town, Gremlins is a deconstruction of nostalgia, Christmas, and how sin grows.

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Persecution, Loving Your Enemy, and A LITTLE PRINCESS (1995)

Jason Korsiak

Nov 18, 2020
4 min

Persecution, Loving Your Enemy, and A LITTLE PRINCESS (1995)

NOTE: Originally published in THE PRINCESS GOSPELS (2018). Photos added. “All women are princesses. It is our right.” Year: 1995 Distribu...

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FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) and the Unlucky Cycle of Judges

Jason Korsiak

Nov 13, 2020
4 min

FRIDAY THE 13TH (1980) and the Unlucky Cycle of Judges

NOTE: Originally published in THE MONSTER GOSPELS (2017). Photos added. “I'm a messenger of God. You're doomed if you stay here!” Year: 1...

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False Messiahs, Birthright, and ANASTASIA (1997)

Jason Korsiak

Nov 8, 2020
4 min

False Messiahs, Birthright, and ANASTASIA (1997)

Often mistaken for a Disney movie, Anastasia is 1990s Don Bluth princess movie that explores themes like birthright and false messiahs.

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The perfect Halloween special for 2020? It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

Jason Korsiak

Oct 30, 2020
4 min

The perfect Halloween special for 2020? It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.

NOTE: Originally published in The Monster Gospels For Kids (2018). Photos added. “There are three things I've learned never to discuss wi...

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Honest Sinner vs. False Saint: Revisiting FREDDY VS. JASON (2003)

Jason Korsiak

Oct 23, 2020
4 min

Honest Sinner vs. False Saint: Revisiting FREDDY VS. JASON (2003)

Place your bets! Just in time for Halloween, we revisit Freddy vs. Jason (2003) teaches us about being an Honest Sinner vs. a False Saint!

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ALIEN VS. PREDATOR (2004) and Overcoming Your Enemy

Jason Korsiak

Oct 16, 2020
4 min

ALIEN VS. PREDATOR (2004) and Overcoming Your Enemy

The movie that made Sigourney Weaver demand to be killed off in Alien 3 for fear of having to star in it.

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HALLOWEEN (1978) and that time I had a drink with Michael Myers

Jason Korsiak

Oct 9, 2020
4 min

HALLOWEEN (1978) and that time I had a drink with Michael Myers

The best Long Island Iced Tea I ever drank was with Michael Myers.

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Jason Korsiak

Oct 7, 2020
3 min

Disappointment

"I just don't know how I'm supposed to feel." Over and over, whenever someone shares their disappointment with me, they tend to say som...

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Self-Reflection, Honoring Your Parents, and MULAN (1998)

Jason Korsiak

Sep 9, 2020
4 min

Self-Reflection, Honoring Your Parents, and MULAN (1998)

NOTE: Originally published in The Princess Gospels (2018). Photos added. “No matter how the wind blows, the mountain cannot bow to it.” S...

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BATMAN BEGINS (2005) and the Difference Between Faith and Works

Jason Korsiak

Sep 4, 2020
4 min

BATMAN BEGINS (2005) and the Difference Between Faith and Works

NOTE: Originally published in The Superhero Gospels (2017). Photos added. "It's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me.” S...

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X-MEN (2000) and Fighting For a World That Hates and Fears You

Jason Korsiak

Aug 26, 2020
4 min

X-MEN (2000) and Fighting For a World That Hates and Fears You

NOTE: Originally published in The Superhero Gospels (2017). Photos added. “Are you a God-fearing man, Senator? Such a strange phrase. I'v...

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Jason Korsiak

Aug 19, 2020
7 min

I'm moving on

COVID-19 has cost us so much. As of this writing, there have been over 22 million confirmed cases worldwide and 777,000 deaths, with 172,...

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Jason Korsiak

Apr 1, 2019
1 min

NOW AVAILABLE: EARTH DAY ADDICT!

When it comes to Mother Earth, Jason Korsiak is a momma's boy! Every day, we talk about the importance of cherishing the earth, but we on...

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Platforms and the Myth of Self-Employment

Jason Korsiak

Aug 29, 2018
7 min

Platforms and the Myth of Self-Employment

There are two things that the internet has too many of: blogs by bloggers about blogging, and self-published writers writing about self-p...

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