Reel World: Rewind #021 – Blade Runner
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon are joined by Aaron White of Feelin’ Film to discuss Ridley Scott’s Blade Runner. They talk about how the film addresses issues of humanity, memory, and perception. Be sure…
Oh! The Horror… | of Plausibility Structures of Powers & Poltergeists
The line has distilled itself within American culture, taking its place among a pantheon of iconic phrases immediately recognizable even to those who have never seen its source: “They’re here.” Unlike “Play it again, Sam” (which Bogart never actually says)…
Review| Blade Runner 2049
I have heard plenty of platitudes and honorifics thrown around for Blade Runner 2049, the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s 1982 Sci-Fi Neo-Noir, Blade Runner. Even before last night’s opening, the trailer was hailed as gorgeous, tantalizing, and Villeneuve’s vision advances the legacy Scott…
The Tapestry of Star Trek: TNG Part 4
Series Overview: Thirty years ago, Star Trek: The Next Generation embarked on a journey that would solidify the popularity of a franchise, redefine science fiction entertainment, and take us on some incredibly cool, wholly memorable journeys. With so many great,…
The Tapestry of Star Trek: TNG Part 3
Series Overview: Thirty years ago, Star Trek: The Next Generation embarked on a journey that would solidify the popularity of a franchise, redefine science fiction entertainment, and take us on some incredibly cool, wholly memorable journeys. With so many great,…
The Tapestry of Star Trek: TNG Part 2
Series Overview: Thirty years ago, Star Trek: The Next Generation embarked on a journey that would solidify the popularity of a franchise, redefine science fiction entertainment, and take us on some incredibly cool, wholly memorable journeys. With so many great,…
The Tapestry of Star Trek: TNG Part 1
Series Overview: Thirty years ago, Star Trek: The Next Generation embarked on a journey that would solidify the popularity of a franchise, redefine science fiction entertainment, and take us on some incredibly cool, wholly memorable journeys. With so many great,…
Disney’s The Black Hole: David & Goliath in Space
We tend to associate Disney with family-friendly, kid-centric, animated films, replete with hip (On fleek is, perhaps, the more hip turn of phrase, but I do not know.) cultural references, ample humor, and an unshakable—if naive, or misguided—sense of optimism;…
#145 – Star Trek: The Next Generation 30th Anniversary Panel
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: As part of our crossover coverage (and reflection) of Star Trek: The Next Generation 30th Anniversary with Redeeming Culture, our love for the show is on full display. We sit down…
Reel World: Rewind #019 – Donnie Darko
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon are joined by Joe Nooft to talk about Richard Kelly’s Donnie Darko (2001). They talk about their first experiences with the film, its allusions to 80s cinema, and possible interpretations of…