#070 – Back to the Future and Relevance
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: It’s been right at 30 years since Marty, Doc, Biff, George, and Lorraine first appeared on our movie screens– yes! 30 years! With the upcoming release of the 30th Anniversary edition…
Review| The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
In a normal year, it would be fairly easy to declare The Man from U.N.C.L.E. the best movie of the summer and let the cards fall where they may; but here’s the rub: Mad Max: Fury Road, which released mid-May,…
#069 – Rogue Nation and Authentic Action
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Ethan Hunt is back and more implausible than ever before! This time we get to focus on teamwork and a new mystery lady who has been described as one part Bond girl…
#068 – Ant-Man and Avoiding Franchise Fatigue
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Is it possible for Marvel to continue putting out solid films after a dozen solid offerings? There was a lot of doubt surrounding the little known property of Ant-Man but unless you…
Review| Mission Impossible III
Ah, the three-quel, the film that either becomes the revitalization of a would-be franchise or the dagger plunged forcefully into the heart of it. The result of which, as is the case with most every film, is usually indicative of…
Review| Mission Impossible II
There was a time in the mid to late-90s when John Woo could do no wrong, and if you’ve seen Broken Arrow and Face Off you know the lack of wrong to which I speak. I was too young to be following what the…
Review| Mission Impossible
The Mission: Impossible film franchise, with each sequel each promising bigger and more dangerous stunts for its star, Tom Cruise, to attempt, began less with a loud bang and more with a slow burn. Brian De Palma’s 1996 film is…
#066 – Terminator Genisys and the Complexities of Time Travel
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We ask the question that most reviewers seem to wonder: “Did we need another Terminator film?” Well, it sure isn’t Oscar-worthy but we do talk about the positives of the fifth film…
#064 – Jurassic World and Human Greed
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: It would be a lie to say that there wasn’t a lot of buzz about Jurassic World, but few people had very high expectations for this 20+ year sequel. While the…
Review| Jurassic World
It’s been a little over 20 years since the original Jurassic Park left its monstrous footprint in cinematic history – and on many of our collective imaginations. Since then, movie-makers have tried repeatedly to recapture the sense of awe and terror the…