#064 – Jurassic World and Human Greed
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: It would be a lie to say that there wasn’t a lot of buzz about Jurassic World, but few people had very high expectations for this 20+ year sequel. While the…
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…
Inconceivable!: God’s Pursuit of The Princess Bride
An earlier version of this post originally appeared on Redeeming Culture’s ancestor site, Zoettrope, on February 20, 2012, but has been updated and edited for posting here. Of course, there are spoilers. Enjoy! How do you explain The Princess Bride? You…
Review| Jurassic World
It’s been a little over 20 years since the original Jurassic Park left its monstrous footprint in cinematic history – and on many of our collective imaginations. Since then, movie-makers have tried repeatedly to recapture the sense of awe and terror the…
Stream Powered: Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Welcome to a new Redeeming Culture feature! Stream Powered gives a once-over to new and upcoming Netflix and Amazon Prime releases, seeking to redeem your season binges for Christ. Note: this article will spoil 2012’s The Avengers, as well as season 1…
#063 – Tomorrowland and the New Earth
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Another highly anticipated Summer movie that was hard pressed to follow up Fury Road. Even though we admit that it isn’t the movie to see of the Summer, Tomorrowland gives us plenty…
#062 – Mad Max: Fury Road and Cinematic Milestones
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: One of our most anticipated movies of the Summer may have just become one of the best movies of the year. With levels of hype that seemed unachievable, Fury Road surpassed…
Re:View| The Princess Bride
“Who says life is fair? Where is that written?” –The Grandfather I am an escapist. You are too. But as we say at Reel World Theology, the entertainment that we escape through is not mindless. It has something very real…
Review| Pitch Perfect 2
The central plot is pretty straight forward. It is one of redemption: the Barden Bellas seek to clear their soiled reputation and earn back the right to perform by being the first Americans to win an International a cappella competition.…
#061 – Daredevil and the Netflix Difference
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Can MARVEL find success on the small screen like it has at the movies? Agents of SHIELD gave us hesitation, but Daredevil seems to be a game changer. With its own…