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Essays

The Real “Emily Rose”: Fact and Fiction about Anneliese Michel
Examines ethical issues raised by the film and corrects factual and conceptual errors regarding the famous German case on which it was based.
Matrix Metaphysics
A sardonic look at the shallow “philosophy” of the Matrix trilogy.
Bowling for Columbine
A good-hearted exploration of the paranoid, aggressive aspects of American culture.
Inaccuracies and Deceptions in Fahrenheit 9/11
Examines the film’s numerous factual errors and apparent deceits, critiquing both the director and his conservative detractors.
The Passion of the Christ
Fresh impressions from a first viewing, evaluating the film’s artistic, historical and theological merits, and addressing controversial aspects.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
Anti-philosophical humor conceals a fascination with questions of meaning and purpose.