Reel World: Rewind #005 – Finding Nemo
On this episode of Reel World Rewind: Blaine is joined by Griffin Kale. To celebrate the release of Finding Dory, Blaine and Griffin talk about its predecessor, Finding Nemo. How does Nemo compare to other pixar films? What does the film have…
The Joyful Rebel: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
It’s been thirty years since the famous (infamous?) “Day Off.” John Hughes’ legendary film – the one that put Matthew Broderick on the map and finally gave us something to say when we’ve asked a question but nobody’s answered it…
Review| Love & Friendship
Neither love nor friendship are quite what one would expect in this 2016 adaptation of Jane Austen’s novella Lady Susan. Neither is Lady Susan herself, the heroine, who one might hesitate to call heroic. Lady Susan is an enigma. Just…
#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…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘Fantastic Mr.Fox”
Animated movies are strange. They typically tell stories using all the same themes and principles as action films, comedies, dramas, and everything in between, but something about their visuals tend to convince audiences they should be taken less seriously. Movies…
Review| Eddie the Eagle
I have to start with an admission; I’m a sucker for underdog movies. Eddie the Eagle is an inspirational film. It, however, is not a film where you say…”I didn’t see that coming!”. It plays out the way you think…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’
“I can’t argue against anything you’re saying. But then again, I don’t have to, ’cause you’re 12 years old. Look, let’s face it, you’re probably a much more intelligent person than I am. In fact, I guarantee it. But even…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘Rushmore’
“The secret, I don’t know. I guess you’ve just gotta find something you love to do and then do it for the rest of your life. For me, it’s going to Rushmore.” -Max Fischer In an interview, Schwartzman talks about…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou’
If you’re reading this, it’s likely you don’t have to think to hard when asked what your favorite movie is. Some have to give a list of three or five because they aren’t able to choose between them, like being…
#087 – The Hateful Eight and The Stories We Tell
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: A story so bloody that we had to stop and think, “Can this type of story really start a worthwhile conversation?” Then we remembered it was written by Quentin Tarantino and…