#056 – Calvary and The Path To The Cross
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We have the perfect opportunity to post our conversation on Calvary now during Holy Week. This film was easily one of our favorites from 2014 and we wish more people had…
#055 – Chappie and The Science of the Soul
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Everyone is quick to remind you of Neill Blomkamp’s first film, District 9. I think they have been doing this because of the letdown of Elysium and the sheer disappointment in…
#054 – Jupiter Ascending and Choose Your Own Theology
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: The Wachowski’s are often criticized for never living up to the potential they showed in The Matrix. While we do think that no other of their films has topped The Matrix,…
#053 – Birdman and How We Ended Up Here
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: After many attempts, we finally are able to get a group together to talk about Birdman— now a winner of four Oscars, including Best Picture. Besides being a technically impressive movie,…
#052 – Whiplash and The Cost of Perfection
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Our panel takes a look at another Best Picture candidate, Whiplash. Starring Miles Teller and JK Simmons, Whiplash explores themes of perfection and achievement in an incredibly intense and jazzy way.…
#051 – American Sniper and Missing the Mark
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We are setting our sights on American Sniper, the latest film from Clint Eastwood. This film has done extremely well at the box office and with awards officials by staying king…
#050 – Selma and History’s Lessons
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We are talking about a film that is even more monumental and historic than the fact we have reached 50 episodes of this show. That film is Selma. With an incredibly…
#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,…
#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…