Category Archives: Movies

Important Movies?

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Roger

I’m looking for serious answers here. For a person with a biblical worldview, is there such a thing as an “important” movie? I’m not trying to imply that movies are bad. I’m just wondering if a movie ever has anything … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | 3 Comments

Drive-In

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Roger

One of the items on my list of 30 Things to Do in Chicagoland was “See a movie at a drive-in theater.” The other night, we went to the McHenry Outdoor Theater and Drive-In in McHenry. The first movie, WALL.E, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies | Comments Off on Drive-In

The Catlow (and Boloney’s) Barrington, Illinois

Posted on June 14, 2007 by Roger

After a day of redecorating our dining room, I headed out for more adventure accompanied by my wife and daughter. We headed to downtown Barrington for supper at Boloney’s and a movie at The Catlow. The movie happened to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Interesting Buildings, Movies | Comments Off on The Catlow (and Boloney’s) Barrington, Illinois

Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy!

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

After the ceremony, we walked around the square taking photos of scenes from the movie. We’d watched the movie the night before, and I took photos of my TV so we’d know what to look for. We also had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Movies, Roadside Attractions | Comments Off on Watch out for that first step, it’s a doozy!

Woodstock Willie Doesn’t See His Shadow

Posted on February 2, 2007 by Roger

An article in the local newspaper, by Jen Wiant. Woodstock Willie is held up to a crowd gathered in the Woodstock Square Friday morning at the annual Woodstock Groundhog Day event. He did not see his shadow, indicating an early … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Pop Culture | Comments Off on Woodstock Willie Doesn’t See His Shadow