Netflix Your Weekend – Chef
One of my favorite classes I had in college, and one of my favorites in any level of schooling, was my communications class focused on media and journalism. Not only did I enjoy the writing and speaking, two things I…
In Theaters Thursday – 1-29-15
There is not much opening in the theaters this weekend worth seeing, so how about a picture of Chewbacca riding a giant squirrel fighting Nazis? OPENING IN WIDE RELEASE Black or White – Kevin Costner is starting to get on…
The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Church
Mark Driscoll and the church he helped found made lots of waves before dissolving at the end of 2014. In this post, we investigate the rise and fall of Seattle megachurch Mars Hill.
Wednesday Web Link – Cinema’s Dismal Look at The American Dream
James Truslow Adams said of the “American Dream”, a set of ethos laid out by the Declaration of Independence, “[L]ife should be better and richer and fuller for every man, with opportunity for each according to his ability or achievement.”…
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 Supporting Actor Performances
We’re about four weeks out from the 87th Academy Awards, and we’re all very excited here at Reel World Theology. After spending two weeks ago counting down each of our Top 10 movies of 2014 and spending last Tuesday looking…
Netflix Your Weekend – Big Fish
The legacy that a father passes down to his son can be a joy, as well as both a heartache and/or a headache. We often remember with fondness the small quirks our fathers had, like my dad whistling all the…
In Theaters Thursday – 1-22-15
It’s the first big push of 2015 and there are a bunch of movies coming out in anticipation of the Oscars, as well as the first significant slate of movies for 2015. I have to be honest with you, nothing…
A Guide to Coping with the End of the Marvel Universe
It’s the end of the world. At least two of them. That’s right – yesterday, Marvel announced at a press event that the upcoming “Secret Wars” storyline would destroy both of Marvel’s long-running continuities: The “Marvel Universe,” which has been…
#049 – Unbroken and Partially Told Stories
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We take a look at the near-unbelievable true story of Louie Zamperini in the film Unbroken. Zamperini’s life is an incredible journey from immigrant, to the Olympics, to Japanese prison camps,…
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 Most Anticipated Movies of 2015 (Not Named The Avengers or Star Wars)
I’m back at it this week with a brand new Top 5 Tuesday and we’re finally looking ahead to 2015! There are a LOT of movies we here at Reel World Theology are looking forward to in 2015. None bigger…