Streaming Weekly September 2016 1.0
This weekend is Labor Day weekend. School is back in session for most of your kids, and you’ll be looking for something to unwind and enjoy an extra vacation day on Monday. Three streaming picks from our fine contributors should do…
Review| The Finest Hours
When it comes to “historical United States Armed Forces films” typically people do not think of the Coast Guard at first– or at all. This is disappointing considering the scope and frequency of where and when the Coast Guard operates. Sure,…
#091 – The Big Short and the Art of Edutainment
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Hopefully you’ve had a chance to see The Big Short. The more we think about it, the more we love it. What a great oddball film that bounces around genres seamlessly…
#090 – Spotlight and the Role of the Church
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Spotlight is an important film that everyone should see. When I say, “everyone,” I especially mean Christians. It is rare that such a tough– and very real– topic is handled with…
Review| 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi
It’s cliché to say a movie transported you into the story, but I can honestly say that was my experience with 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi. From the very beginning, this movie is something different. 13 Hours is…
#079 – Bridge of Spies and Historical Allegories
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: It’s that time again! Steven Spielberg has teamed up with Tom Hanks to bring us another historical drama. Both masters of their craft, it is always interesting to see if the…
Review| Bridge of Spies
This is a year for spy films—Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Man from U.N.C.L.E., and the forthcoming Spectre— and legendary director Steven Spielberg joins the fold with his highly anticipated Bridge of Spies. Starring Tom Hanks, written in…
Review| Testament of Youth
“Our generation will never be new again… our youth has been stolen from us…” –Vera Brittain WWII is probably the most cinematically featured time period simply because of the unspeakable atrocities done to an entire generation of people and culture. WWI…
#059 – The Imitation Game and How We Pretend
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: A film that was well-received by critics and even won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay finally gets some love from us. Sometimes trying to fit in all the end-of-the-year movies…
#051 – American Sniper and Missing the Mark
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We are setting our sights on American Sniper, the latest film from Clint Eastwood. This film has done extremely well at the box office and with awards officials by staying king…