Criticism and praise for the artists at Winter Jam 2024: LIN D, Katie Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, Newsong, and Joseph O'Brien. My comments range from ones on music and clothing style to facial expressions and hand motions. I bemoan the fact of Elvis' death and bring up questions about the direction of contemporary Christian music in general, as well as point out specific lyrics in songs from Winter Jam artists.

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The review of a movie that I went into expecting nothing, and came out of hoping for more. Contrasts between the original trilogy and the recent installment, the original characters and how they interact with the new ones, and musing upon the nature of Hollywood PSYOPS, and the meaning of legacy and respect of those that come before.

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Link to corresponding blog post: explorativegenre.com/2024/02/22/the-bourne-legacy-how-does-one-make-a-legacy-anyways/

The conclusion of a detailed analysis of King Solomon's Mines, chapters 16-20. Exploring love, racism, culture, beliefs, reactions to death, bravery, and cowardice contrasted in characters as well as the nature of silence, time, and the sovereignty of God.

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Link to corresponding blog post: explorativegenre.com/2024/02/21/king-solomons-mines-grand-finale/