minisode #006 – Star Wars: Episode VI – The Return of the Jedi
On this minisode: The end is near! Our first ever minisode series comes to an end as do our currently released Star Wars films. Return of the Jedi capped the original trilogy with an incredibly satisfying ending while also making…
#082 – Creed and Creating a Legacy
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Creed does two things we have already seen done this year (and we’ll see again!); it breathes life into a long established franchise (ie. Mad Max, Jurassic Park, Star Wars) and…
Who·ology #024 – S09E12 Hell Bent
Welcome Whovians, to the new incarnation of Who·ology here on Reel World Theology. Unlike the return of Missy to this season of Doctor Who, we have reasons for the regeneration of this weekly feature from podcast to written review, but…
Review| Krampus
Marking Michael Dougherty’s second feature-length title working as a director, Krampus garnered some attention and anticipation earlier this year. Dougherty’s debut anthology horror film, Trick ‘r Treat (2007), has a loyal following; and for many, Krampus is the litmus test for…
minisode #005 – Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
On this minisode: Likely the episode everyone has been waiting for (though, if you skipped the prequels you may have missed some comedy gold). The Empire Strikes Back is a landmark film– a film other films will be compared to…
Review| Creed
“Time takes everyone. It’s undefeated.” -Rocky Balboa I know what you’re thinking, at least if you haven’t already seen Creed – the seventh installment of the Rocky franchise: did we really need another boxing movie? It’s a fair question, especially as the popularity of the noble sport wanes…
Director’s Cut| Wes Anderson’s ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’
The visuals of Wes Anderson’s movies are iconic. His set style, cinematography and color palate make his pictures stand out in a sea of filmmakers, all hoping for your attention. I could spend pages swooning over these aspects of his…
Who·ology #023 – S09E11 Heaven Sent
Welcome Whovians, to the new incarnation of Who·ology here on Reel World Theology. Unlike the return of Missy to this season of Doctor Who, we have reasons for the regeneration of this weekly feature from podcast to written review, but…
#081 – Mockingjay, Pt.2 and the Power of Love
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Years after The Hunger Games began taking popular culture by storm, we now arrive at a place where we get to see the story come to a conclusion cinematically. Would the…
minisode #004 – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
On this minisode: After making it through the prequels, we finally get to the original trilogy. A New Hope marks the launch of one of the greatest and most influential franchises in entertainment history. After its introduction, “lightsaber” would be…