RWT Non-Top 10 Movies of 2017
We’ve shared our Top 10’s from 2017, but there are a bunch of movies just missing the cut we still liked. Our contributors and staff offer up a movie from 2017 they consider to be essential viewing but missed out on their…
The Post: A Duty to the Truth
We have a duty to a crucial truth. Explore it with us and The Post.
Reel World: Rewind #023 – The Room
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . With the release of The Disaster Artist, the new film by James Franco, it seemed only appropriate to delve into the cult classic that spawned the book the movie is…
Black Mirror S4E1: USS Callister
I was around 14 when a PC video game called The Sims was released. The game, which was an outright sensation in the early 2000s, appealed to both hardcore gamers and folks who casually played video games. It’s safe to…
#158 – Lady Bird and Attention as Love
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: More awards movies! Also, movies that happen to just be good. With this we turn to Lady Bird, a movie that is making a LOT of Top 10 lists this year…
Review| Molly’s Game
I wanted to love this movie. I really did. I put it on my list of most anticipated movies of 2017 and I’ve really enjoyed following Aaron Sorkin’s career ever since I took his online screenwriting course. I was excited…
Review| The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Yorgos Lanthimos movies are an acquired taste. Not like black coffee or certain types of seafood or cheese. More like lutefisk, a traditional Norweigan dish that is essential whitefish soaked in lye, or Vegemite (apologies to any of our Australian…
#157 – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Righteous Anger
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Our attempt to hit on as many award-worthy 2017 films as possible continues as we take a look at Martin McDonagh’s latest film, Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri. This movie does…
Review| Dead Poets Society
Do you remember the good old days back when Robin Williams was still around? Many of his movies are remembered for being not only funny (Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire), but also heart-warming and uplifting (Good Will Hunting, Awakenings). His kind and…
Review| Downsizing
Reactions to Downsizing from critics and audiences have been mixed with scores ranging from 25 to 100. Be that as it may, most agree Downsizing has a fascinating premise that presents an interesting, albeit far fetched, solution to some of…