On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast:
After a trailer that brought cheers (and even possibly tears), it felt like the excitement level for A Star Is Born could not be any higher. We talk about our expectations and if this film was more “La La Land” or something else that is mostly layered from the films that it pulls heavily from. We also make sure we give Gene his due credit for tricking everyone into thinking this was “the perfect date movie.” What?!
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Reel World Theology #185 – A Star Is Born and Assigning Blame
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This episode’s panel included Aaron White and MJ Smith:
Aaron White (@aaronElWhite)
Feelin’ Film Podcast (@FeelinFilm)
MJ Smith (@mjsmith891)
Reel Perspective
Podcast Notes and Links:
Reel World Theology Discussion Group
A Star Is Born at IMDB
A Star Is Born at Rotten Tomatoes
A Star Is Born at Metacritic
Feelin’ Film Episode #130: A Star Is Born
Reel Perspective Episode #18: Venom and A Star Is Born
How– and Why– A Star Is Born Became One of Hollywood’s Most Remade Stories at Vox
A Star Is Born: A Movie With Soul at Screen Fish
#185 – A Star Is Born and Assigning Blame
Mikey Fissel(http://www.reelworldtheology.com)
Mikey "Fizz" Fissel is the creator of Reel World Theology, a site much like Redeeming Culture that seeks to explain the reality that movie theaters are modern day pulpits. Fizz currently resides in Greensboro, NC with his wife Laura, son Jon Luke, and a gaggle of amazing friends. When he is not recording podcasts (which he is often doing), he can be found binge watching TV shows, discussing sports, playing music, having people over to his house, taking walks with his wife, and trying to be clever on Facebook. Follow him on Twitter, Letterboxd, or ReelWorldTheology.com.