#175 – Incredibles 2 and The World Outside the Goggles
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We dive into one of the most anticipated animated sequels of all time, Incredibles 2. If you think that I am being hyperbolic, just look at it steal the title of…
#174 – Ocean’s 8 and The Importance of Representation
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We talk about the next film in the Ocean’s Universe, Ocean’s 8. This time, the ladies get a chance to show what they can do as they have us rooting for…
Review| The Incredibles 2
Pixar’s The Incredibles has taken on whole new dimensions of meaning for me since I’ve been married and become a father. While it’s long been one of my favorite films, hearing Mr. Incredible tell his wife “I’m not strong enough”…
Review| Ocean’s Eight
Ocean’s Eight makes you feel cooler for having seen it. Of course, it’s a heist film; and in a heist film, you first have to have a devious mastermind who came up with the whole thing. In the case 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…
#170 – Infinity War and Unlikely Protagonists
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We do what everyone in the world is already doing– talk about Avengers: Infinity War. We go into spoilers because, honestly, this movie is coming up on the two billion worldwide…
Review| A Quiet Place
Day 4 I’m still hugging my family extra tight. I’m still extra-conscious about how much noise I’m making while walking. I’m still on edge anytime there’s a loud noise. And it’s been four days since I saw A Quiet Place.…
Review| Paul, Apostle of Christ
Paul, Apostle of Christ is really good, for a Christian film. Wait, that’s damning with faint praise, isn’t it? Let me try again. Paul, Apostle of Christ might be one of the best Christian films I’ve— Agh, did it again.…
#166 – The Post and Discerning Truth
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Often nominated, never winninated… or something. The Post looked like it was made for the sole purpose of winning an Oscar. What kept it from winning the big prize? Is the…
#153 – Justice League and Fanlexia
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Here it is folks. DC swinging for the fences with their super team-up film and we’re here to see just how well they did. Unsurprisingly, there is a lot of divide…