#049 – Unbroken and Partially Told Stories
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We take a look at the near-unbelievable true story of Louie Zamperini in the film Unbroken. Zamperini’s life is an incredible journey from immigrant, to the Olympics, to Japanese prison camps,…
Selma and Ghosts of Racism Past, Present, and Future
My snow covered boots hit the tiled floors of Stephen A. Foster Elementary’s main hallway, and a couple African-American students ran past me, followed by a Hmong-American student. I laughed as they skidded by and the voice of Ms. Bialecki,…
#048 – The Hobbit and the Battle of Excess
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We talk about our final journey into Peter Jackson’s vision for Middle Earth with The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies. While bouncing around some thoughts on adaptation and expectation, we…
#047 – Into the Woods and Getting Your Wish
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We are talking about Into the Woods— from stage to screen! Who can blame them for bringing another musical to life after the recent success of films like Les Miserables? This film…
#046 – Elf and Putting the Más in Christmas
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Merry Christmas! Our second annual Special Christmas Episode has arrived for your holiday consumption. This year we are talking about one of the youngest films to achieve “Christmas Classic” status: Elf. Boasting…
Advent of the Force
There has been an awakening. Have you felt it? The first teaser trailer for the new Star Wars film dropped like a thermal detonator on millions of fans last Friday morning, immediately sparking hype and debate. Still, despite being burned…
#042 – Interstellar and the Best of Mankind
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We take a look at the impressively large-scale sci-fi adventure of Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar. While well-documented as Nolan’s “most ambitious” project to date, it does remind us a lot of things…
#041 – Fury and the Anti-War Film
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Arguably appropriate that on Veteran’s Day we are talking about a movie that brings the reality of war and the horrors endured by those who served to the forefront. From heroism…
The Avatar Blues
This review is about Avatar, the 2009 blockbuster, and as usual assumes that you’ve seen the film. Please be aware that there will be spoilers below. Avatar needs no introduction. It quickly attained the status of “highest-grossing film-ever,” beating out…
#040 – What’s Gotten Into Us: Possession, Haunting, and the Christian Tradition
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: A very special episode of the podcast. No movie review, but an awesome conversation from the Baylor Faith and Film Symposium featuring JR. Forasteros, Clay Morgan, Bryne Lewis, and Mikey…