Tag Archives: Mythgard Academy

What is Signum Culture? A Signum Symposium hosted by Brenton Dickieson (Thursday, 2pm EST)

Posted on December 10, 2019 by

Signum University is a unique institution of learning. Beginning with the Mythgard Academy and a model of diving deep into some of our most engaging books, Signum University has developed an online, low-cost MA programme with majors in Tolkien Studies, … Continue reading →

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Mythgard Movie Club: The Fifth Element (Full Video)

Posted on December 4, 2019 by

The Fifth Element A couple of weeks ago, I was very pleased to be part of a panel discussion on The Fifth Element. This cult-classic science fiction film was written and directed by Luc Besson and based on story ideas … Continue reading →

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C.S. Lewis, Gender, and The Four Loves: An Open Class

Posted on October 2, 2019 by

C.S. Lewis’ The Four Loves is a book that is building in popularity nearly 60 years after it was originally published. My original review of the book 8 years ago remains one of the top posts on this blog, and I … Continue reading →

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C.S. Lewis, Gender, and The Four Loves: An Open Class (Tues, Sep 17, 7pm Eastern)

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

C.S. Lewis’ The Four Loves is a book that is building in popularity. My original review of the book 8 years ago remains one of the top posts on this blog, and I have returned to the ideas again and again. … Continue reading →

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Master’s Class Announcement: C.S. Lewis and Mythologies of Love and Sex (Signum University Class)

Posted on June 27, 2019 by

I am truly pleased to be re-offering my course at Signum University this coming Fall, “C.S. Lewis and Mythologies of Love and Sex.” In this masters-level course, I use C.S. Lewis’ concept of four loves to structure a course about … Continue reading →

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“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” Roundtable Video (Feature Friday)

Posted on December 21, 2018 by

I loved my experience with the Mythgard Movie Club panel last Thursday night. A couple of years ago we hosted a “One Fantastic Rogue Beast” panel to let two popular films clash in conversation: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them … Continue reading →

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“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” Roundtable Thursday

Posted on December 11, 2018 by

I’m pleased to announce that I am part of a Mythgard Movie Club panel on Thursday night. A couple of years ago we hosted a “One Fantastic Rogue Beast” panel to let two popular films clash in conversation: Fantastic Beasts and … Continue reading →

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Mythgard Movie Club: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Friday Feature)

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

I had a great time this week discussing the GenX cult classic Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This evocative 2004 film  is rich in intertextual conversation and philosophical questions, as you can see from a couple of hours of conversation … Continue reading →

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Mythgard Movie Club: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

Originally posted on ravingsanity:
Grab the nearest copy of the collected works of Alexander Pope (or is it Pope Alexander?) and join me for the inaugural session of the Mythgard Movie Club, the brand new (and free!) program from the…

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“Stranger Things” Live Video Chat with Dr. Corey Olsen (Signum Series)

Posted on November 3, 2016 by

Stranger Things is one of the hottest new series on Netflix this year. My wife and I don’t always overlap in tastes, but this show drew us both in. We zoomed through the series in late night sittings, and I … Continue reading →

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