#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…
A Guide to Coping with the End of the Marvel Universe
It’s the end of the world. At least two of them. That’s right – yesterday, Marvel announced at a press event that the upcoming “Secret Wars” storyline would destroy both of Marvel’s long-running continuities: The “Marvel Universe,” which has been…
#033 – Guardians of the Galaxy and Unlikely Heroes
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We talk about one of the biggest movies of the Summer, Guardians of the Galaxy. The tenth film in the MARVEL Cinematic Universe delivers possibly the most fun film to date.…
#026 – X-Men and Days of Future Milestones
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast:
We celebrate the one year anniversary of the Reel World Theology Podcast with a huge panel discussing one of the biggest and most anticipated movies of the year, X-Men: Days of Future Past. The X-Men Universe has always been one of the most obvious stories to discuss the allegory of marginalization found, even today, in society. This film also gives us more developed characters than previous films and that has us wrestling with the themes of regret, fear, hope, and what it’s like to be faster than everyone else in the room…
#025 – Spider-Man and The Amazing Gwen Stacy
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Summer 2014 keeps bringing us more comic book movies, so we keep the superhero talk going by looking at the second installment in the Amazing Spider-Man universe. It certainly isn’t quite the same quality as the MARVEL Cinematic Universe, but it does feature MARVEL’s most popular and, to a certain degree, most relatable superhero. In this sequel, Spider-Man’s responsibilities start to seriously affect Peter Parker’s ability to function as a normal guy. From haunting visions of Gwen’s father, to never being anywhere he is supposed to be, Peter struggles with his ever-growing responsibility in both lives. With his relationship with Gwen uncertain and Oscorp finding ways to create new villains, both Peter Parker and Spider-Man may find that though they are extraordinary, they both need help. Identity, tough love, living in the moment, responsibility and the power of choice– we can certainly cover a lot of ground.
#024 – Captain America And The Hero We Need
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We finally get to experience the latest MARVEL Cinematic Universe offering, Captain America: The Winter Soldier. In the film, Captain America, the Black Widow and Sam Wilson (also known as The Falcon) join forces to uncover a conspiracy within SHIELD, while facing a mysterious assassin known as the Winter Soldier. For those who have seen the film, you know that this is probably a gross understatement of all the things going on in this movie. With all the underpinning of a top-notch Spy Thriller, this film is multi-layered and arguably the best offering that MARVEL has brought us to date. The narrative itself is dripping with post-9/11 allegory, while also tackling friendship, loyalty, selflessness, and what it means to be a good guy in a bad world.