#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,…
Fizz’s Top 10 of 2014
Obviously saving the best for last (WARNING: May not actually be saving the best for last)! 2014 was a pretty solid year for film. Until I sat down to write up this list, I thought 2014 may have been a…
Laura’s Top 10 of 2014
There were quite a few movies in 2014 that I found immensely enjoyable, great pieces of art. The films that made my top ten were impactful and thought-provoking, entertaining, and in many cases, highly re-watchable. Though some of the films…
Griffin’s Top 10 of 2014
We kick off our week of staff Top 10 lists with Griffin Kale… 10. Inherent Vice I am gonna be honest– I haven’t seen this film, but I am reserving this spot because I feel pretty sure I am going…
#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…
#046 – Elf and Putting the Más in Christmas
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Merry Christmas! Our second annual Special Christmas Episode has arrived for your holiday consumption. This year we are talking about one of the youngest films to achieve “Christmas Classic” status: Elf. Boasting…
‘Birdman’: The Relevance of a Thing
Why am I writing this review? Does it mean something? Does it bear any weight on culture? Will it carry on into the ether of the future, and if so, for how long? Questioning the very form of artistic medium…