Clash of the Titans: What Did You Expect?

I was sick today so I finally got around to seeing Clash of the Titans. I posted earlier here and here that I was excited for this film since I have a special place in my heart for the original.

I won't say a lot about it. There were some significant plot differences. If you're interested in reading about those, this article is helpful.

I was entertained by the film. Visually it was cool. And I really liked the cast. Here's a sampling:

Sam Worthington (Avatar) - Perseus

Liam Neeson (You know his work) - Zeus

Ralph Fiennes (Harry Potter) - Hades

Mads Mikkelsen (Casino Royale) - Draco

It wasn't the greatest film ever; I'll admit that. But there seemed to be a lot of haters out there. So, I have a question and then a follow up question.

Did you see the original? Because if you did I wouldn't think you would rip on the remake so much. The original story is not that intriguing, the dialogue is suspect, and the acting is so-so. And yet it was entertaining.

My follow up question is if you answered "yes" to the first question. What did you expect? If you knew that this was a remake did you expect the plot to magically transform into awesomeness?

This film followed in the tradition of the original while adding a little structure to the plot and way better visuals. I got what I asked for. What did you expect?

World's Most Effective Ad

I am inexplicably drawn to buy a Kia Soul after watching this commercial.

National Punctuation Day

Friday was National Punctuation Day. It's one of my favorite holidays.

This guy celebrated with a Star Wars/Punctuation tweet.

Technological Ten Years

This picture is quite telling.

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My smartphone is definitely higher powered that the computer my family had in Y2K. It's kind of crazy to think about.

It's a Trap!!

You should follow Admiral Ackbar (@_admiral_ackbar) on Twitter. 

It's really not a trap. I promise.

A New Discussion: Church Revitalization

I mentioned to a friend on Tuesday that I was waiting for someone step up and really begin a significant conversation about church revitalization. It may have happened this morning.

Kevin Smith, associate professor of Church History here at Southern, preached a powerful message earlier today in chapel about ministering in difficult contexts. In a Christian culture where church planting and guaranteed salaries for pastors are becoming more and more prevalent, are young ministers willing to sacrifice security and comfort in order to revitalize dying churches full of difficult people?

I have often wondered if I am called to such a field. I am beginning to think maybe I am... I pray that I will be willing if the call comes.

Please watch this and pray that pastors will hear the call and begin a significant church revitalization movement in America.

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Never Say No to Panda

If only Super Bowl commercials could be as funny as these. They deserve a big lol.

True Facts About Nachos

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Bike Trade

Fiscal Force Choke

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Words Theologians Like: Phrase Edition

The founding principles that govern this blog series apply to both individual words and phrases. Thus:

Wax Eloquent

To speak in a beautiful fashion so much so that the audience enters into a heightened state of euphoria; to demonstrate superior skill and aptitude in speaking on a particular topic.

"Whenever we talk about supralapsarianism, Billy always begins to wax eloquent."

Ok Go: Truly Creative Music Videos

The original.

The intricate.

The recent.