#Tim Scheiderer

[wutbju]

Did you catch this kerfuffle?

BJU Class of 1999, Timothy Scheiderer wrote an op-ed on Fox News trashing Wheaton as guilty of the crimes of teaching critical race theory and gender fluidity. He says:

But recently, the school in the leafy suburb west of Chicago has begun to mimic Harvard’s wokeness. Banning biblical words, teaching critical race theory, and psychologizing gender identity issues may not seem extreme in modern academia. But for a school which houses the works of Rev. Graham, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, it is adrift from its orthodox, Christian moorings. But this isn’t a recent drift. In the 2000s, the education department commended the teachings of Marxists. In 2016, 78 faculty members voiced support for a fellow professor who stated Christians and Muslims worship the same God. And five years later, the school held its first ceremony recognizing graduating minority students sans White students. And currently, Wheaton permits its professors to teach critical race theory. 

Good grief.

He ends with a real winner:

In light of these shifts away from the Bible, would Billy Graham, the most influential 20th-century evangelical, endorse his alma mater? In the 19th century, Harvard was slowly, and permanently, transformed from a Christian university into a secular one. Belief in a trinitarian God was eventually toppled by in vogue philosophies. At Wheaton, the biblical belief in only two sexes is being tainted. With this and the other shifts mentioned, it may seem like a slow drift. But a gentle tide can carry a boat far from its dock.

Slippery slope anyone?

[summersnow82]

This was shared on a FB SeaQuest fan page. The whole Season 1 main cast minus Jonathan Brandis. Look how adorable Ted is! 🥰

Sept. 7, 1994.

NBC TCA Press Tour in Pasadena, CA.

[mybeautifulchristianjourney]

The leader of Billy Graham's alma mater, the Evangelical higher education institution Wheaton College in Illinois, is pushing back on allegations in a recent Fox News op-ed that his school has gone "woke."

In a statement published last Wednesday, Wheaton College President Philip Ryken responded to an op-ed written by freelance writer Tim Scheiderer published by Fox News that same day titled: "When the 'Harvard of Christian Schools' goes woke."

Ryken insisted that the piece made...

[michaelcosio]

Romeo Is Bleeding (5/12) Movie CLIP - Pacifism With Falcone (1993)

Jun 28, 2016

Don Falcone (Roy Scheider) gives Jack (Gary Oldman) a philosophical lesson in pacifism before threatening him.

FILM DESCRIPTION: New York cop Jack Grimaldi (Gary Oldman) has a nice home, a stunning wife Natalie (Annabella Sciorra), and a sweet, if stupid mistress, Sheri (Juliette Lewis). Jack also earns extra money by betraying mob witnesses to Mafia-boss Don Falcone (Roy Scheider). Assigned to guard the viciously sexy Russian-born hit woman, Mona Demarkov (Lena Olin), Jack is almost instantly seduced and allows Mona to escape. Falcone orders Jack to find and kill Mona, and threatens to murder him if he fails. Mona offers to pay Jack to help her eliminate Falcone and fake her own death. Several plot twists and turns later, Jack is left with his life in shambles.

CREDITS: TM & © MGM (1993) Cast: Gary Oldman, Roy Scheider Director: Peter Medak Producers: Eric Fellner, Michael Flynn, Hilary Henkin, Paul Webster, Tim Bevan Screenwriter: Hilary Henkin

[stephanspiritual]

Wheaton College slams Fox News op/ed questioning its Christian values

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 11.10

Beer Birthdays

Martin Luther; religious leader (1483)

William Hogarth; English artist (1647)

Jacob Betz (1843)

Edward Cecil Guinness (1847)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Bill Bryson; writer (1946)

Neil Gaiman; English writer (1960)

Billy May; composer, bandleader (1916)

Roy Scheider; actor (1932)

Carl Stalling; composer (1891)

Famous Birthdays

Francis Maitland Balfour; British biologist (1851)

Paul Bley; Canadian-American pianist and composer (1932)

Richard Burton; Welsh actor (1925)

Jacob Cats; Dutch poet, jurist (1577)

Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (1433)

Winston Churchill; author and painter (1871)

Francois Couperin; French composer (1668)

Tommy Davidson; comedian (1963)

Zoey Deutch; actress (1994)

Taron Egerton; Welsh actor (1989)

Roland Emmerich; German film director (1955)

Robert F. Engle; economist, Nobel Prize laureate (1942)

Jacob Epstein; American-English sculptor (1880)

Ernst Fischer; German chemist (1918)

Oliver Goldsmith; Irish writer (1728)

W.E.B. Griffin; writer (1929)

Hachikō; Japanese dog (1923)

William Hogarth; English painter, illustrator (1697)

Russell Johnson; actor (1924)

Mikhail Kalashnikov; Russian general, designed AK-47 (1919)

Jared P. Kirtland; naturalist (1793)

Greg Lake; rock guitarist, singer (1947)

Louis le Brocquy; Irish painter and illustrator (1916)

Vachel Lindsay; poet (1879)

Dave Loggins; singer, songwriter (1947)

J.P. Marquand; writer (1893)

Johnny Marks; composer and songwriter (1909)

Mike McCarthy; Green Bay Packers coach (1963)

Tracy Morgan; comedian, actor (1968)

Ennio Morricone; Italian composer (1928)

Brittany Murphy; actor (1977)

Zofia Nałkowska; Polish author and playwright (1884)

Tom Papa; comedian, actor, tv host (1968)

Mackenzie Phillips; actor (1959)

Ellen Pompeo; actress (1969)

Henri Rabaud; French composer (1873)

Claude Rains; actor (1889)

Ann Reinking; dancer, actor (1949)

Tim Rice; lyricist (1944)

Friedrich Schiller; German poet and playwright (1759)

Sinbad; comedian (1956)

David "Screaming Lord" Sutch; English entertainer (1940)

Bram Tchaikovsky; English singer-songwriter (1950)

Steven Utley; author and poet (1948)

Friedrich von Schiller; German writer (1759)

Brooks Williams; singer, songwriter (1958)

Arnold Zweig; German author (1887)

[picsinhead-blog]

Tim’s Favorite Movie Project: Jaws

Jaws (1975)

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, and Lorraine Gary

Released June 20, 1975

Plot: A shark starts eating people near the beaches of summer tourist hotspot Amity Island in the days leading up to the July 4th holiday. The town’s new chief of police (Scheider) recruits a hotshot young marine biologist (Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark fisherman (Shaw) to find and kill the monstrous fish.

One of my favorites because: What can I say about why I love Jaws that hasn’t already been said? It’s nearly a perfect movie, shaped as much by circumstance as by intention, a perfect storm of a film that retains nearly all of its power nearly 50 years later. For me, the power of Jaws lies in how deeply it’s rooted in humanity and Americana. I grew up in a summer tourist community, where I could recognize “summer people” by how they dressed, where they sat in church, or the kinds of meat or beer they bought at the store I worked in. But more than that, as a small town, we quickly knew if there was a new kid in school and what their story was - where their parents worked, where they lived before. And the residents with deep roots in the community were friendly but skeptical. The leads in Jaws represent all three of these columns: Quint is the hardcore local, Brody the recent transplant, and Hooper the outsider, the tourist. The plot of the movie is the catalyst for a story the American melting pot, a melting pot of generations and backgrounds. I love that these three characters, and the elements of the community (and country) that they represent, could not solve this seemingly simple problem without each other. It takes cooperation, understanding, and sacrifice. Jaws is an optimistic and inspirational American fable. Along the way, it also happens to be a terrific thriller and a grand adventure, one of the all-time great cinematic entertainments. 

My relationship to this movie: I’ve always known Jaws. It was on TV all the time growing up - and so was Jaws 2. I had seen every bit of Jaws many times over, but always with commercials and never all at once. Sequences from the movie were burned into my mind as masterpieces of suspense and action. But the first time I saw Jaws all at once was in the summer of 2006 when it was the first film in a series of “Popcorn” movies at the Dryden Theater at the George Eastman House. It was a 35MM print, and I sat in the balcony with a crowd and for the first time fully felt the power of a film I thought I knew well. Since then, I have watched Jaws every year on or near the 4th of July, and when it was re-released in 2022, I saw it on IMAX. I own Jaws socks, t-shirts, a Jaws coffee mug, and a Jaws Yahtzee set. 

My favorite _________: Jaws is my favorite July 4th movie. 

List Position at Debut: Jaws is the fourteenth entry in this project and starts at number two. 

[hividsmarttv]

10 Movies Inspired By Great Books

Ai generated image of Frodo Baggins from "The Lord of the Rings", courtesy of Liora

Books have always been a great source of inspiration for filmmakers. Some of the most iconic movies of all time have been adaptations of great books. Here are 10 great books that were made into movies, with information about their publishing dates, release dates, and the actors who brought the characters to life on the big screen.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - This classic novel was published in 1960 and was adapted into a movie in 1962, starring Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. The movie, which won three Oscars, including Best Actor for Peck, is a powerful exploration of racism and injustice in the South during the 1930s. (Genre: Drama)

The Godfather by Mario Puzo - Puzo's novel, published in 1969, was adapted into a movie in 1972, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, and James Caan. The movie, which won three Oscars, is a gripping saga of a powerful Mafia family and their struggle to maintain their power and control. (Genre: Crime/Drama)

The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - This epic fantasy trilogy was published between 1954 and 1955 and was adapted into a movie trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, with the first movie released in 2001. The movies, which starred Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, and Ian McKellen, won a total of 17 Oscars and brought Tolkien's rich world of Middle-earth to life. (Genre: Fantasy/Adventure)

The Shawshank Redemption by Stephen King - King's novella, published in 1982, was adapted into a movie in 1994, directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. The movie, which received seven Oscar nominations, is a poignant story of hope and redemption set in a brutal prison. (Genre: Drama)

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey - Kesey's novel, published in 1962, was adapted into a movie in 1975, directed by Milos Forman and starring Jack Nicholson and Louise Fletcher. The movie, which won five Oscars, is a powerful critique of the mental health system and the abuse of power. (Genre: Drama)

Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell - Mitchell's epic novel, published in 1936, was adapted into a movie in 1939, directed by Victor Fleming and starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. The movie, which won 10 Oscars, is a sweeping epic set against the backdrop of the Civil War and Reconstruction era. (Genre: Drama/Romance)

The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris - Harris's novel, published in 1988, was adapted into a movie in 1991, directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Jodie Foster and Anthony Hopkins. The movie, which won five Oscars, is a chilling psychological thriller about an FBI agent who seeks the help of a cannibalistic serial killer to catch another killer on the loose. (Genre: Thriller)

The Color Purple by Alice Walker - Walker's novel, published in 1982, was adapted into a movie in 1985, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey. The movie, which received 11 Oscar nominations, is a moving story of the lives and struggles of African American women in the South during the early 20th century. (Genre: Drama)

Jaws by Peter Benchley - Benchley's novel, published in 1974, was adapted into a movie in 1975, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Roy Scheider , Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. The movie, which won three Oscars, is a suspenseful thriller about a giant man-eating great white shark that terrorizes a small New England town. (Genre: Thriller)

Forrest Gump by Winston Groom - Groom's novel, published in 1986, was adapted into a movie in 1994, directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks and Robin Wright. The movie, which won six Oscars, is a heartwarming story about a simple man with a low IQ who achieves incredible things despite the challenges he faces. (Genre: Drama/Comedy)

These 10 great books made into movies have entertained and inspired generations of audiences. From epic fantasies to suspenseful thrillers, these stories have been brought to life on the big screen by some of the best actors and filmmakers in the industry. Whether you're a fan of the books or the movies, these adaptations are sure to captivate you.

[tecobonobo]

seaquest x tumblr 3/? in a recent development i have run out of tumblr posts. recommendations?  insp. by @thespianwtch

[vidicus-com]

The Best Horror One Liners in Movies

Here are some of the most recognizable single lines of dialog from some of the best horror movies ever made.

“We’ll tear your soul apart.”

Spoken by Pinhead (Doug Bradley) in Hellraiser (1987)

“Here’s Johnny!”

Spoken by Jack Torrance (Jack Nicholson) in The Shining (1980)

“Sometimes, dead is better.”

Spoken by Jud Crandall (Fred Gwynne) in Pet Sematary (1989)

“There here.”

Spoken by Carol Anne Freeling (Heather O’Rourke) in Poltergeist (1982)

“I ate his liver with fava beans and a nice Chianti.”

Spoken by Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

“Be afraid, be very afraid.”

Spoken by Veronica Quaife (Geena Davis) in The Fly (1986)

“I see dead people”

Spoken by Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) in The Sixth Sense (1999)

“You’re going to need a bigger boat.”

Spoken by Brody (Roy Scheider) in Jaws (1975)

“The power of Christ compels you!”

Spoken by Father Merrin (Max von Sydow) and Father Karras (Jason Miller) in The Exorcist (1973)

“We all go a little mad sometimes.”

Spoken by Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) in Psycho (1960)

“They’re all gonna laugh at you!”

Spoken by Margaret White (Piper Laurie) in Carrie (1976)

“What’s your favorite scary movie?”

Spoken by Ghostface (Roger L. Jackson) in Scream (1996)

“Death by stereo!”

Spoken by Sam (Corey Haim) in The Lost Boys (1987)

“This is my Boomstick!”

Spoken by Ash (Bruce Campbell) in Army of Darkness (1992)

“We all float down here.”

Spoken by Pennywise (Tim Curry) in It (1990)

“I want to play a game.”

Spoken by Jigsaw/John Kramer (Tobin Bell) in Saw (2004)

“He’s got his father’s eyes.”

Spoken by Roman Castevet (Sidney Blackmer) in Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

“When there is no room left in hell, the dead will walk the earth.”

Spoken by Peter (Ken Foree) in Dawn of the Dead (1978)

“They’re coming to get you, Barbara.”

Spoken by Johnny Blair (Russell Streiner) in Night of the Living Dead (1968)

“We’ve traced the call… it’s coming from inside the house.”

Spoken by Sgt. Sacker (Bill Boyett) in When a Stranger Calls (1979)

“Every 23rd spring for 23 days it gets to eat.”

Spoken by Jezelle Gay Hartman (Patricia Belcher) in Jeepers Creepers (2001)

Context: Eccentric psychic Jezelle may indeed have a few screws loose, but her brief summation of The Creeper’s mythology is extremely chilling.

“Welcome to Fright Night… for real.”

Spoken by Jerry Dandrige (Chris Sarandon) in Fright Night (1985)

“It takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Vincent’s fritters.”

Spoken by Vincent Smith (Rory Calhoun) in Motel Hell (1980)

“Brains!”

Spoken by Tarman (Allan Trautman) in Return of the Living Dead (1985)

“Outlander!”

Spoken by Malachai (Courtney Gains) in Children of the Corn (1984)

“Get out!”

Spoken by an invisible malevolent entity in The Amityville Horror (1979)

“Groovy!”

Spoken by Ash (Bruce Campbell) in Evil Dead II (1987)

“Pancakes!”

Spoken by Dennis (Matthew Helms) in Cabin Fever (2002)

For plenty more horror, check out www.vidicus.com.

[pleasereadmeok]

Matthew Goode’s top 5 cult films:

Jameson Cult Film Club ambassador Matthew Goode picks his five favourite cult films including Jaws, The Shawshank Redemption and The Big Lebowski. Matthew Goode tells Metro what his five favourite cult films are:- 

Jaws This is an absolute classic which struck the fear of God into me as a child, and I still get the shivers when I watch Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss head out together. It’s a great film, with a great finale.

The Big Lebowski The Coen brothers’ classic offbeat comedy is a film I will never tire of watching. I’ve just worked with John Goodman and I’m happy to report that he’s a fabulous man. I just love his character, Walter, so much.

A Matter Of Life And Death This Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger classic features my favourite David Niven performance. It’s visually stunning and so far ahead of its time for sheer cinematic invention. It’™s beautifully touching and witty, and if you haven’t seen it, you’re in for a treat.

Groundhog Day This has an incredible script by Danny Rubin and Harold Ramis, and Bill Murray should have won the Oscar for his performance. It’s a tour de force of hilarity but it’s touching too. A day I’m happy to live over again and again.

The Shawshank Redemption I know, me and half the world but it’s a beautiful adaptation of a fabulous short story. Thomas Newman’s score and Roger Deakins’s cinematography are stupendous and the performances are to die for, especially from Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. It always makes me cry. 

Matthew Goode to Metro 2012

P.S. This isn’t a definitive list from Matthew - his opinions change each time he’s asked about his favourite movies. 

[danbenzvi]

Just listened to: “The Music Of Fosse/Verdon (Original Series Soundtrack)”

[A little contextualizing is necessary here.  As this is a series about the lives and careers of two individuals with significant careers on Broadway and in film (Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon), there are a lot of well known Broadway numbers on this soundtrack.  As the show is meant to be documenting the numbers as performed (as opposed to within the context of the work), these numbers are not just “Actor X performs song A” but “Actor X as Actor Y performs Song A.”  I’ll spell it out more explicitly below.]

Featuring the following tracks:

Bianca Marroquin (as Chita Rivera), Rema Webb (as Paula Kelley) and The Fandango Girls - “Hey Big Spender” (from “Sweet Charity”)

PJ Benjamin (as Russ Brown), Nick Blaemire (as James Komack) and Brian Cali (as Nathaniel Frey) - “Heart” (from “Damn Yankees”)

Kelli Barrett (as Liza Minnelli) and The Kit Kat Girls - “Mein Herr” (from “Cabaret”)

Ethan Slater (as Joel Grey), Alysha Umphress and Morgan Weed - “Two Ladies” (from “Cabaret”) [Umphress and Weed’s characters are not given names in the episode.]

Kelli Barrett (as Liza Minnelli) - “Cabaret” (from “Cabaret”)

Nathan Barr - “Pas De Deux”

Tim Young (as John Rubinstein) - “Corner Of The Sky” (from “Pippin”)

Blake Baumgartner (as Nicole Fosse) - “I Guess I’ll Miss The Man” (from “Pippin”) [Yes, this is sung by Bob Fosse’s daughter.  And yes, in context, that is as weird as you might imagine.]

Bianca Marroquin (as Chita Rivera) - “All That Jazz” (from “Chicago”)

Tyler Hanes (as Jerry Orbach) and Sean Patrick Doyle (as Michael O’Haughey) - “We Both Reached For The Gun” (from “Chicago”)

Michelle Williams (as Gwen Verdon) - “Razzle Dazzle” (from “Chicago”)

Lin-Manuel Miranda (as Roy Scheider) - “Mr. Bojangles”

Alex Lacamoire - “Fosse/Verdon Theme”

[paint-your-history]

Roy Scheider from "Jaws". Painted by Tim Tompkins from PaintHistory.com for cultural film and stage section in website. #jaws #royschieder #blockbuster #spielberg #hollywood #movies #filmhistory http://painthistory.com/stage-and-film-portraits/.

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 11.10

Beer Birthdays

Martin Luther; religious leader (1483)

William Hogarth; English artist (1647)

Jacob Betz (1843)

Edward Cecil Guinness (1847)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Bill Bryson; writer (1946)

Neil Gaiman; English writer (1960)

Billy May; composer, bandleader (1916)

Roy Scheider; actor (1932)

Carl Stalling; composer (1891)

Famous Birthdays

Francis Maitland Balfour; British biologist (1851)

Richard Burton; English actor (1925)

Francois Couperin; French composer (1668)

Tommy Davidson; comedian (1963)

Roland Emmerich; filmmaker (1955)

Ernst Fischer; German chemist (1918)

Oliver Goldsmith; Irish writer (1728)

W.E.B. Griffin; writer (1929)

Russell Johnson; actor (1924)

Jared P. Kirtland; naturalist (1793)

Greg Lake; rock guitarist, singer (1947)

Dave Loggins; singer, songwriter (1947)

J.P. Marquand; writer (1893)

Mike McCarthy; Green Bay Packers coach (1963)

Tracy Morgan; comedian, actor (1968)

Ennio Morricone; Italian composer (1928)

Brittany Murphy; actor (1977)

Mackenzie Phillips; actor (1959)

Claude Rains; actor (1889)

Ann Reinking; dancer, actor (1949)

Tim Rice; lyricist (1944)

Sinbad; comedian (1956)

David "Screaming Lord" Sutch; English entertainer (1940)

Friedrich von Schiller; German writer (1759)

Brooks Williams; singer, songwriter (1958)

[tecobonobo]

seaquest dsv x tumblr 2/? inspired by @thespianwtch really enjoying these. banking on lucas & co being gen z unhinged teens