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The Biggest Loser
The Biggest Loser, shown on Channel 10 has developed almost a cult following.
Since trying to lose some pounds, I quite enjoy watching it online (without the distraction of the ads, including those involving food).
There must be tens of thousands of people who (vicariously) watch the contestants try and do something about their weight problems.
The [...]
To Each His Own…
“To each his own.”
It’s the only absolute truth for most Australians.
Here’s a rebuttal in four characters:
9/11
It’s not rocket science after all. If you leave the terrorist to “his own,” the people in the plane die. And the building. 2,973 of them in all.
We know intuitively that “to each his own” is a stupid philosophy. So [...]
Abraham the Separated Dad
A couple of weeks ago I heard a [...]
FIREPROOF
Last night I watched Fireproof with my wife. I was a reluctant viewer.
The thought of watching another Christian movie made in America with a happy ending sounded completely uninspiring. However, my wife’s gracious persistence paid off.
What a movie! It had humour, action, pathos, at times heart rending glimpses into the tensions within all marriages, [...]
Postmodernism: Coming to a Theatre Near You
DISCLAIMER: The fact that a movie is referred to in this postdoes not imply that the movie is recommended by the editor, the blogging team, the GMT leadership team, any particular local church, or my pet gecko. Complaints may be directed to my pet gecko.
The most influential preachers of our day do not stand behind [...]
