#072 – Batman Begins and Being Ruled By Fear
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: It’s one of those magic times during the year when our schedule opens up and we get to take a look at films past. I have been wanting to have a…
The Superhero Formula?
Superheroes haven’t held their ground very well this year. Avengers: Age of Ultron and Ant-Man have struggled to hold on to the #1 spot in the box office together for even as long as last year’s Guardians of the Galaxy held the title by…
#068 – Ant-Man and Avoiding Franchise Fatigue
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Is it possible for Marvel to continue putting out solid films after a dozen solid offerings? There was a lot of doubt surrounding the little known property of Ant-Man but unless you…
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…
#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…
#060 – Age of Ultron and the Isolation of Fear
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: The Summer blockbuster season officially arrives with all the might of Mjolinir! Avengers: Age of Ultron is dominating the box office and will surely be the second billion dollar movie of…
Black Widow: Heroism In Many Forms
In Avengers: Age of Ultron, I finally find Black Widow to be a relatable heroine and an authentic representation of the female gender. Apparently, that is not a common opinion. There are many compelling arguments being made right now about…
What To Expect from Avengers: Age of Ultron (SPOILER FREE)
Not sure what to expect from Marvel’s latest superpowered blockbuster? We’ve got you covered in this quick spoiler-free review. What’s it about? The Avengers. Do you really need to know anything else? Age of Ultron carries on several ongoing storylines from the…
The Theology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase 2
Last week, we took a brief look at the films in Phase 1 of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe, searching for elements of God’s true Story amid the bombastic heroism and derring-do of Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, and Captain America. Now,…
The Theology of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Phase 1
With Avengers: Age of Ultron mere days away, it’s a good time to look back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe and discover what truths about God and man we can see in the blockbuster superhero franchise. And what better way than…