#098 – CROSSOVER: Captain America: Civil War
On this CROSSOVER episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: In an Avengers-sized podcast, James Harleman (Cinemagogue), Mikey Fissel (Reel World Theology), and Steve Norton (ScreenFish) come together for an epic episode on the latest offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe,…
#097 – The Jungle Book and Interpretive Racism
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We’re talking about The Jungle Book. Not Rudyard Kipling’s book, or the 1967 animated version, but the brand new, Jon Favreau directed version. We talk about comparisons and tone along with…
#096 – Zootopia and Following Your Dreams
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We are talking about one of Disney’s most lauded animated films in quite some time, Zootopia. Rarely do we revel in a film that wears its themes on its sleeve, but…
#095 – 10 Cloverfield Lane and Living Beyond Regret
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Out of nowhere comes what JJ Abrams calls “the spiritual successor” to the 2008 genre-defying film, Cloverfield. In 10 Cloverfield Lane, we get suspense, horror, mystery, thriller, action, sci-fi, and a…
#094 – Batman v Superman and Divisive Interpretations
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: It seems audiences and critics are as divided as our heroes are on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. We bring in two huge comic and superhero fans in James Harleman…
#093 – Deadpool and Delicate Discernment
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: The current reigning champion of the “Most Controversial Film of 2016” so far, Deadpool has given rise to much heated debate. Like many, many, many movies and shows before it, Deadpool…
Review| Superman Returns
I imagine that when people say “I’m going to watch Superman tonight!” they are never referring to Superman Returns (I also doubt they are referring to Superman III, but that isn’t what this review is about). Honestly, from the first…
#092 – Room and A World Beyond Imagination
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: By now you’ve likely, FINALLY, heard about the film, Room. It garnered some Academy Awards attention and a win for Brie Larson as lead actress. It is hard to fathom such…
#091 – The Big Short and the Art of Edutainment
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Hopefully you’ve had a chance to see The Big Short. The more we think about it, the more we love it. What a great oddball film that bounces around genres seamlessly…
2016 Oscar Results
The 2016 Academy Awards have come and gone and the results are in. There were not a great deal of surprises, but when there were, they were BIG. I guess the Academy wants to keep us guessing. I think we…