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Jason Korsiak

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).

Jason Korsiak

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.

Jason Korsiak

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

Jason Korsiak

Christmas, THE TERMINATOR (1984), and the End of the World.

A scary stranger tells a young woman her son will be a savior whose initials are JC, but it's not just the plot of Terminator.

Jason Korsiak

MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (1947) and the Trials of Faith

NOTE: Originally published in THE CHRISTMAS GOSPELS (2017). Photos added. “Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to. Don't...

Jason Korsiak

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.

Jason Korsiak

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!

JASON KORSIAK