Author: Bob Hiller

Media Review: Breaking Bad

Let me preface this blog by asking you a favor:  As with most things in life, I am way behind the times.  I realize that Breaking Bad had their series finally a few months back.  But, I have not seen it yet.  As I write this blog, I am only halfway through the second season.  So here is what I am asking: if you want to comment on this blog and you will be including information that comes from the final season, please, I beg of you, begin your post with “Spoiler Alert.”  I am working really hard to...

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Media Review: The Unbelievers

Media Review: The Unbelievers Starring Richard Dawkins and Lawrence Krauss I am not a brilliant guy.  I struggled through my logic courses in college.  Science is way outside my field of expertise.  I can keep up with some philosophical conversation…but not for very long.  So, to be fully honest, I get nervous when it comes to defending my faith against scientists and philosophers.  I doubt my abilities to answer their questions or deal with their presuppositions, let alone make Christianity sound convincing.  I know it is the Holy Spirit who converts.  Of course.  My fear, however, is that I...

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Media Review: Christmas Classics – Elf

I have quite the internal struggle during the Christmas season. It is a constant debate that rages in my head and in my heart. I cannot ever decide what my favorite Christmas movie is: Elf or National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. The answer usually ends up being whichever one I am watching at the time. And, believe me, I try to watch both as often as I possibly can. So, I have debated which movie to review for this month’s installment. I think I will go with Elf. However, I would love to see a festive holiday discussion over the...

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Media Review: The 20/20 Experience

One of my main objectives in writing reviews is to help us think a little more deeply about the music we are putting in our ears.  Every song conveys a message and that message is going to impact the way we think.  Our God is a God who has chosen to create and sustain faith in our hearts by means of words (Romans 10:17).  What we hear and what we listen to matters. Which brings me to Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience.  Lyrically, this is not a tremendously deep album (save “Mirrors” and “Blue Ocean Floor” which are decent...

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Media Review: The Lumineers

Overproduction is overrated. Simplicity is in. In reviewing The Lumineers (self titled) I was struck by how much I enjoyed this album, despite the fact that there is nothing revolutionary about it. It is simple pop, acoustic folk-rock. It is (simply) fantastic! As part of the so-called roots revival, their website says they are seeking to prepare “listeners for a new generation of rustic, heart-on-the-sleeve music.” The trio of Wesley Shultz (vocals, guitar), Jeremiah Fraites (drums), and Neyal Pekarek (cello, mandolin, piano) present a sound similar to a stripped-down Mumford & Sons or a prettier sounding Decembrists. Deservedly, they...

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