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Articles by Thomas J. Salerno

About Thomas J. Salerno
Thomas J. Salerno is a freelance writer living on Long Island. He holds a BA in anthropology from Stony Brook University. Through his writing, Thomas explores the intersection of the Catholic faith with nerd/geek culture. He is also a short story writer and aspiring novelist working in the genres of science fiction and fantasy.
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The Road goes ever on: A novice writer’s journey with J. R. R. Tolkien

July 13, 2022 Thomas J. Salerno 4

I was thirteen years old when I first encountered J.R.R. Tolkien’s amazing world of Middle-earth. Director Peter Jackson’s film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings were about to take theaters by storm, but at […]

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Building up evangelization and disability awareness—with LEGOs

May 16, 2022 Thomas J. Salerno 0

LEGOs aren’t just for kids anymore. The simple, colorful plastic bricks have given birth to a vibrant hobby enjoyed by all ages and spawned countless elaborate sets. They have taken to the silver screen with […]

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Denis Villeneuve’s Dune is rewarding for fans, difficult for newcomers

December 9, 2021 Thomas J. Salerno 3

Director Denis Villeneuve first came to my attention when I saw his outstanding science fiction film Arrival (2016), a visually stunning and philosophically profound story about mankind’s first contact with extraterrestrials. Villeneuve then went on […]

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