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020: The Top 10 Movie Moments That Make This Tough Guy Weep

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I'll admit it. The older I get, the more weepy at movies I get, and you may be surprised at some of the ones that get me the most. I bet they get you, too, Big Tough Dad. If I touch a nerve, you've gotta let me know in the comments...

Why 'Jaws' is the greatest dad movie of my generation

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One of the appealing aspects of living in the modern age of Western entertainment is when a particular film, TV show, or song becomes woven into your life. I don’t mean it’s simply something you recall from your past. I mean, it actively…

What the movie "Unbroken" meant for me

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My fascination with Louie Zamperini has finally come full circle.  I went to the movie "Unbroken" last night. I'm not going to revisit the details of my personal interaction with the WWII hero here, but the nutshell is that I met and…

"Lincoln" is simply amazing

Holly and I had the distinct pleasure of seeing the movie "Lincoln" over the Christmas break.  I expected to be amazed and riveted. I was. I had heard enough about the movie already to know that it mainly concerns itself with the…