M.A. Franklin’s Bluster and Brine

Everyone is Reading The Count of Monte Cristo

In this case, the popularity is a good sign. You should read it, too.

Oct 29 • M.A. Franklin

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The Darker the Times, the Easier It Is to Shine

Three requirements to “shine your light” and why your good works aren’t the light.

Oct 8 • M.A. Franklin

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August 2026

What Makes a Movie Traumatizing For Children?

And should we care?

Aug 27 • M.A. Franklin

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June 2026

Why Project Hail Mary Was Good, Not Great

And what makes a good adaptation.

Jun 4 • M.A. Franklin

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April 2026

Why Don't We Have Good, Family-Friendly Movies Anymore?

And what does "family-friendly" mean anyway?

Apr 23 • M.A. Franklin

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March 2026

From King of the Sheep to Good Shepherd

Milton, Pan, and what pagan myth can teach us.

Mar 12 • B.B. Inglis

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The Bible is a Dangerous Book

So dive in head first.

Mar 6 • M.A. Franklin

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February 2026

What Has Athens To Do With AI?

Don't lose your humanity in the rush to adopt new technology.

Feb 12 • M.A. Franklin

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January 2026

You Should Read Anna Karenina This Year

And avoid any of its modern critiques.

Jan 1 • M.A. Franklin

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September 2025

KPop Demon Hunters is Not Like Frozen

And the dangers of desiring the wrong thing.

Sep 25, 2025 • M.A. Franklin

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Where Have I Been?

And where am I going?

Sep 4, 2025 • M.A. Franklin

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July 2025

Superman is Not a Gun

Why The Iron Giant is the best Superman movie.

Jul 24, 2025 • Noah Wing

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