Reel World: Rewind #022 – A Special Announcement
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind… Blaine and Shannon make a very special announcement. Be sure to share your thoughts by sounding off in the comments below and by continuing the conversation in our Reel World Theology Facebook group. Download Episode…
Review| Murder on the Orient Express
Kenneth Branagh started his prolific career as a stage actor, and while he has since gone on to make a name for himself as a filmmaker, his cinematic endeavors make it abundantly obvious that Branagh has lost no love for…
Review| Lucky
Veteran actor John Carroll Lynch’s directorial debut, Lucky (2017), is a simple, wry, and subtly affecting film that is unafraid to ask big questions about life, death, grief, and acceptance. Lucky is also the perfect swan song for the late…
Reel World: Rewind #021 – Blade Runner
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon are joined by Aaron White of Feelin’ Film to discuss Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. They talk about how the film addresses issues of humanity, memory, and perception. Be sure…
Disney’s The Black Hole: David & Goliath in Space
We tend to associate Disney with family-friendly, kid-centric, animated films, replete with hip (On fleek is, perhaps, the more hip turn of phrase, but I do not know.) cultural references, ample humor, and an unshakable—if naive, or misguided—sense of optimism;…
Reel World: Rewind #020 – Rango
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon talk about Gore Verbinski’s Rango (2011). They talk about their first experiences with the film, its numerous allusions to other films and genres, and the theme of identity and…
Reel World: Rewind #019 – Donnie Darko
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon are joined by Joe Nooft to talk about Richard Kelly’s Donnie Darko (2001). They talk about their first experiences with the film, its allusions to 80s cinema, and possible interpretations of…
Reel World: Rewind #018 – In the Mood for Love
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon are joined by Amber Kenneson to talk about Wong Kar-Wai’s masterpiece In the Mood for Love. They talk about Kar-Wai’s innovative style, as well as what the film has…
Reel World: Rewind #017 – Cars
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon chat about the Pixar film Cars. They discuss their recent trip to Disneyland and how the film interacts with themes of time and change. Be sure to share your…
Reel World: Rewind #016 – Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . A very tired Blaine and Shannon talk about their unashamed love for Pirates of the Caribbean. They talk about legalism and lawlessness, but they also manage to work in a reference…