Tag Archives: metaphor

If the cliché fits, use it

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Michael Patton

Sometimes the best metaphors are clichés. They became clichés because we recognize their truth and so, repeat them again and again and again. “Sun” is a good example of a cliché metaphor.  When talking about a person with a “sunny” … Continue reading →

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lessons learned in Kingsfield’s class

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Michael Patton

We’ve seen this movie before: A tough unit commander transforms a ragtag group of misfits into a fighting machine.  However, you don’t need a military boot camp in order to tell this tale.  A losing sports team or a fledgling … Continue reading →

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a time travel movie

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Michael Patton

Many times I’ve loved a film at first sight…  …only to feel that love collapse when I go back for a second look.  However, sometimes my love remains strong.  For years, decades even. And so it was with After Hours.*  … Continue reading →

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“Shampoo”: a movie of our malaise

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Michael Patton

I’m not George Roundy— —the “Warren Beatty character” in the movie Shampoo.* For one thing, I’m not a sex addict.  George, on the other hand, won’t even say “no” to the teenage daughter of his lover.  But a metaphor need … Continue reading →

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