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May 17, 2011 J.A.A. Purves

Certified Copy (2010) – Abbas Kiarostami

We normally think of poetry as one of a number of arts; and so, it is clear, did Plato. But,

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April 26, 2011 J.A.A. Purves

Keeping the Big Picture When Confronted with ‘Atlas Shrugged’

“Sweep aside those hatred-eaten mystics, who pose as friends of humanity and preach that the highest virtue man can practice

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April 23, 2011 J.A.A. Purves

Reflecting Upon the Unsavory Influence of Ayn Rand

“If you agree with some tenets of Objectivism, but disagree with others, do not call yourself an Objectivist. Give proper

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April 6, 2011 J.A.A. Purves

The Adjustment Bureau (2011) – George Nolfi

If you were wondering if The Adjustment Bureau is both a romance and a good date movie, the answer is

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April 5, 2011 J.A.A. Purves

Searching for the Redemptive

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things

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July 25, 2010 J.A.A. Purves

Nullification: How to Resist Federal Tyranny in the 21st Century (2010) – by Thomas E. Woods, Jr.

Moving Out of Mainstream Conservatism and Into the Fringe Mr. Woods effectively sums up his respect for the U.S. Constitution

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August 22, 2009 J.A.A. Purves

Inglourious Basterds (2009) – Quentin Tarantino

“If my answers frighten you, then you should cease asking scary questions.” – Jules, from Pulp Fiction … This is a

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December 18, 2008 J.A.A. Purves

Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) – John Patrick Shanley

The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims His handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech,

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