Reviewing the Classics| Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai, directed and co-written by Akira Kurosawa, is a masterwork of filmmaking. Set in late-16th century feudal Japan, the backdrop for the story is one of upheaval and unrest. A poor farming village is under continual threat from pillaging…
#110 – Kubo and the Two Strings and Redemptive Storytelling
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: It seems like the films from Laika Studio fly under a lot of people’s radar, but also seem to be incredibly enjoyed by those who do see them (Coraline, Para Norman,…
Review| ‘Snowden’ Shows Our Worship of Security
“Most Americans don’t want freedom, they want security.” Citizen Four won the Academy Award for Best Documentary in 2015. By the time that award show aired, I had watched the documentary three-or-four times with friends, trying to loop as many…
Streaming Weekly September 2016 3.0
A brand new week, a brand new trio of streaming picks to prioritize your streaming queues. Our fabulous contributors are constantly at the ready to deliver exactly what you need for an (almost) fall Friday night. Enjoy these three recommendations and…
Reel World Rewind #008 – The Iron Giant
On this episode of Reel World Rewind: Blaine is joined by Reed Lackey to talk about The Iron Giant. They speculate about Brad Bird’s sources of inspiration, and they talk about how the film speaks to issues of fear and…
#109 – Hell or High Water and Justice vs Law
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We get to talk about a movie that was previously not on our radar, but looks to be the gem of the late-summer muck. Hell or High Water gives is a…
Streaming Weekly September 2016 2.0
This weekend, we’re feeling extremely non-fictitious here at Reel World Theology. Forget those movies about people and places that don’t exist. Instead, we want you to enjoy three documentaries recommended by our fine contributors. So make sure to take notes,…
Oh! The Horror… of ‘The Blair Witch Project’ (1999) & ‘Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2’ (2000)
The Blair Witch Project’s promotional attack in 1999, leading up to its July release, was a marvel on the levels of The Exorcist and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Matter of fact, it may have been the perfect combination of…
Reviewing the Classics| Rebecca
I am quite surprised to be the first to review a Hitchcock film here on Reviewing the Classics, but I am sure I won’t be the last. While most people think of Psycho, The Birds, or North By Northwest first…
Top 5 Gene Wilder Movies
Sadly, last week a comedic and cinematic legend was lost when Gene Wilder died. Known for his roles in the 60’s and 70’s as a charming, incredibly funny, and over-the-top comedian. From his collaboration’s with Mel Brooks to his most…