Review| Deadpool 2
Let’s just start by acknowledging that I really enjoyed the original Deadpool and have found the comic book character a guilty pleasure for some time. I had hopes for this movie but tried to temper them because sequels are almost…
Star Wars (1977) & Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first in a new monthly series at Reel World Theology where contributors bring two films–often from different cinematic eras–into conversation with one another in order to investigate the elements (themes, technique, script, character, etc.) of…
#170 – Infinity War and Unlikely Protagonists
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We do what everyone in the world is already doing– talk about Avengers: Infinity War. We go into spoilers because, honestly, this movie is coming up on the two billion worldwide…
Review| Avengers: Infinity War
WARNING: Here be spoilers. I don’t mean light spoilers you can probably catch and still enjoy a first viewing of this movie. I mean real deal, totally will kill your experience, spoil-mageddon. Proceed at your own discretion. Recently, I found…
#168 – Rampage and Oscar vs Popcorn Meter
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We give a shout out to Patron supporter Jeremy Calcara who has sponsored this episode! In his infinitely good taste, he has asked that we talk about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s…
Reel World: Rewind #026 – Fantastic Mr. Fox
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind… With the recent release of Wes Anderson’s new animated film, Isle of Dogs, it made sense to venture back to his previous animated movie, Fantastic Mr. Fox. This month, Josh Crabb is joined…
Review| Isle of Dogs
I found myself with a great deal of trouble trying to get to a showing of Isle of Dogs by Wes Anderson. My first attempt took me a great deal further away than my usual Cineplex. But even then, I…
#167 – Ready Player One and Capitalizing on Intertextuality
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We grab the reigns of nostalgia and dare not let go! Steven Spielberg adapts Ernest Cline’s love letter to 80’s pop-culture in a big budget, popcorn-shoveling spectacle. How does it translate…
Review | Tomb Raider
I don’t really have a strong opinion on Ed Sheeran. He does his thing, it’s not really my thing, and life goes on. But on my way back from seeing the new Tomb Raider movie with Alicia Vikander, his insanely…
#165 – The Shape of Water and Adult Fairy Tales
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We talk about the best movie of the year according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, The Shape of Water. We ask ourselves how this odd, adult fairy…