Not to beat a dead horse, but last week I went to see the movie “Captain Fantastic” again. Readers of this blog know how I felt about it the first time. So why would I see it again? The movie was being shown in my community as part of a film and discussion series on issues… Read More Captain Fantastic’s kids don’t need school, and neither do yours
Warning: Captain Fantastic spoilers follow! Last summer, I went to see the movie Captain Fantastic. There was much I enjoyed about it, but I also took issue with its portrayal of homeschooling. I wrote about my thoughts in a review. Several commenters disagreed with my interpretation of the ending, so I took another look. After… Read More Another look at ‘Captain Fantastic’
Warning: Captain Fantastic spoilers follow! There aren’t many movies made about homeschoolers, so when one comes out, especially one as glowingly reviewed as Captain Fantastic, I try to see it. I watched Captain Fantastic last night, and I can see why it’s being praised. Viggo Mortensen is great. The actors who play his six kids… Read More Captain Fantastic, Homeschooling, and The Man
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