marginalia — Matt Grant

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'Christmas at Sea' by Robert Louis Stevenson

'Christmas at Sea' by Robert Louis Stevenson

One of my favorite Christmas poems.

Poetry, HolidaysMatt GrantDecember 23, 2016Christmas at Sea, Christmas poem, Robert Louis StevensonComment

Throwback Thursday: 'Family Man' is an underrated holiday film

Throwback Thursday: 'Family Man' is an underrated holiday film

This Capra-esque holiday film from 2000 is worth a second look.

Throwback Thursday, Holidays, MoviesMatt GrantDecember 22, 2016Family Man, Nicolas Cage, Brett Ratner Comment

Why 'Home Alone' is Really the Best Christmas Movie

Why 'Home Alone' is Really the Best Christmas Movie

This holiday classic just keeps getting better with age.

Movies, Personal Essay, WritingMatt GrantDecember 20, 2016Home Alone, Christmas movie, HolidayComment

Matt at the Movies: 'Rogue One' is the Star Wars film we deserve, but not the one we need

Matt at the Movies: 'Rogue One' is the Star Wars film we deserve, but not the one we need

The first Star Wars standalone film plays it very, very safe.

Movies, ReviewMatt GrantDecember 19, 2016Star Wars, Rogue One, Disney, LucasfilmComment

Sunday Preview: 'Dunkirk' is Christopher Nolan's War Masterpiece

Sunday Preview: 'Dunkirk' is Christopher Nolan's War Masterpiece

The Dark Knight director takes on WWII.

Preview, MoviesMatt GrantDecember 18, 2016Dunkirk, Christopher Nolan, Warner BrothersComment

2016 Golden Globe Nominees

2016 Golden Globe Nominees

That time Deadpool got a major awards nomination.

Television, Movies, EventsMatt GrantDecember 14, 2016Golden Globes, Hollywood Foreign Press Association, Awards Season 2017Comment

Timeless Recap: 'The Capture of Benedict Arnold'

Timeless Recap: 'The Capture of Benedict Arnold'

Rittenhouse rises.

Recap, TelevisionMatt GrantDecember 13, 2016Timeless, NBCComment

Christmas Poem 2016: The Great Christmas Tree Disaster

Christmas Poem 2016: The Great Christmas Tree Disaster

An original work for Advent 2016.

With original illustration by Katelyn Grant!

PoetryMatt GrantDecember 12, 2016Christmas, Advent, OriginalComment