How to Ruin a Movie in 45 Minutes
I talked in my last article about the bedrock principle behind what Reel World Theology does: figuring out the core of a story, and pointing out the resonance (or the dissonance) with God’s story. But what is the core of…
How to Watch Star Wars the Right Way: The Flashback Order
The One True Way™ to watch Star Wars is a hotly debated topic in many circles. With the completion of the Skywalker Saga last December and today’s release of the final film to Disney+, there’s no better day to watch…
The Force is Strong In My Family: A Look Back at the Star Wars Saga
The saga that created the modern blockbuster is “over.” And while The Mandalorian, a plethora of upcoming Disney+ shows, and a still-rumored Rian Johnson trilogy will keep the Far, Far Away galaxy on our screens until the heat death of…
Star Wars (1977) & Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Editor’s Note: Welcome to the first in a new monthly series at Reel World Theology where contributors bring two films–often from different cinematic eras–into conversation with one another in order to investigate the elements (themes, technique, script, character, etc.) of…
Star Wars Rebels: S02E10 The Future of the Force
Star Wars is a cinematic icon, but it is much more than its movies. Blaine and Josh dive right into the middle of Star Wars Rebels, the fantastic animated show on Disney XD, and will be reviewing the first half of…
Star Wars Rebels: S02E12 A Princess on Lothal
Star Wars is a cinematic icon, but it is much more than it’s movies. Blaine and Josh dive right into the middle of Star Wars Rebels, the fantastic animated show on Disney XD, and will be reviewing Season 2 as…
A New Hope Awakens
The first weekend of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is behind us, and what a weekend it was. Multiple showings, late nights, box office records shattered, and a resoundingly positive cheer from critics and from fans new and old. While…
minisode #004 – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
On this minisode: After making it through the prequels, we finally get to the original trilogy. A New Hope marks the launch of one of the greatest and most influential franchises in entertainment history. After its introduction, “lightsaber” would be…