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“Music… will help dissolve your perplexities and purify your character and sensibilities, and in time of care and sorrow, will keep a fountain of joy alive in you.” –Dietrich Bonhoeffer A guy stands busking on a crowded street, guitar in…
#019 – All About Her
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We talk about Spike Jonze film, Her, about a man, in the “not too distant future”, who falls in love with his operating system. This film, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney…
Short Term 12 and a Story That Changes Community
I’ve worked about six years in retail at this point in my life. It’s a tough choice, because out of those years I’ve only worked in two retail jobs, but I definitely enjoyed selling comics more than TVs and Lego…
#018 – Award Shows and Every American’s Hustle
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We tackle another fine offering from David O. Russell, American Hustle (rhyming unintentional!). Russell, has been a part of a number of really thought-provoking character-driven films, such as Three Kings, I Heart…
#017 – Redemption and Mr.Banks
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We chat about Saving Mr.Banks, a movie about making a movie— and not just about the making of any movie, but one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Mary…
#011 – Addictions With Don Jon
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: This week we return to the realm of new releases and take a look at the thought-provoking independent film from Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Don Jon. The Film is about a New Jersey…
On GRAVITY and Community
Some movies you enjoy for the incredible actors. Some for the amazing story and slice of life you get to see as you take in the hours of entertainment. These days, almost all have a visual element that would’ve been…
#009 – The Life of The Walking Dead
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Grab your crossbows, axes, baseball bats and any firearms you can get your hands on! We expand our reviewing prowess to a different medium, Television. And of course, we do…
How Great Was Gatsby?
The Great Gatsby Directed By Baz Luhrmann Rated PG-13 Nick Carraway: “New York, 1922, the tempo of the city had changed sharply. The buildings were higher. The parties were bigger. The morals were looser and the liquor was cheaper. The restlessness approached.…
Faith, Hope, Pi
The Life of Pi Directed By Ang Lee Rated PG Writer: So far we have an Indian boy named after a French swimming pool, on a Japanese ship full of animals, heading to Canada. Adult Pi Patel: Now we have to…