One reason Wallace’s speech is so rousing is the men of Scotland had lost heart under the rule of self-serving, pragmatic nobles, who — lacking conviction or passion — sought to negotiate with the English and forfeit their very selves.

“They may take our lives, but they will never take our freedom.” It is precisely because Wallace faced head-on the situation before him that he was worth following.

Let’s worship rebellion and love and violence - and crappy movies while we’re at it. Or something.

Tradition! Honor! Discipline! Excellence!

And what movie inspired such reckless devotion, such blatant disregard for my financial well being? Well, the answer to that question is Adaptation.

Dear Peter Jackson: I’ve enjoyed the look into your imagination and how you envisioned everything from Mordor to the Shire. Congrats on yet another success with the Tolkien story.

What do you get when you combine R. C. Sproul, Kierkegaard, and bloodsucking fiends? One of the most insightful movies I’ve seen in a long time.

Forget about the new Mr. Deeds. Chasing Hats takes a look at the Frank Capra classic.

It is a spy thriller. A European adventure of intrigue and intellect, based not on high-tech gadgets but instead on the human mind and physical discipline. Our verdict? See it.

The whole atmosphere is of a world gone wrong; like a dream worthy of Salvador Dalí. Nothing is square or straight. The buildings loom in on you; windows sweep upward, slanted or curved; doors are obscenely angled holes beckoning you to enter and be trapped inside.