#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…
#168 – Rampage and Oscar vs Popcorn Meter
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We give a shout out to Patron supporter Jeremy Calcara who has sponsored this episode! In his infinitely good taste, he has asked that we talk about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s…
#161 – I, Tonya and Plenty of Blame to Go Around
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Just in time for the Winter Olympics, we take a look at one of our favorite films of the year, I, Tonya. With a fourth-wall breaking format, this telling of the…
#157 – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Righteous Anger
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Our attempt to hit on as many award-worthy 2017 films as possible continues as we take a look at Martin McDonagh’s latest film, Three Billboard Outside Ebbing, Missouri. This movie does…
Reel World Interview #003: JR Forasteros and Empathy for the Devil
We’re continuing a new series at Reel World Theology called Reel World Interviews. In these, we hope to talk to people who are actively engaging entertainment and pop-culture with the Gospel in mind. On this episode, we talk to regular contributor…
#148 – mother! and Layered Allegory
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Another year, another controversial and (generally) Biblically themed film from Darren Aronofsky. Somehow, the divide seems to be even wider with his new film mother! than it was with his highly…
#144 – Detroit and When the Gospel Gets Political
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Detroit is a movie that has received positive reviews overall but has incited a mixed response from audiences of different backgrounds. Does Detroit serve a larger purpose to remind us of…
#142 – A Ghost Story and Sitting Down With David Lowery
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Where’s Fizz? When it comes to this episode, he’s a ghost… Ok, apologies. JR Forasteros and Aaron White had the opportunity to see A Ghost Story early and JR had the…
#136 – Wonder Woman and Bad Greek Mythology
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We only had to wait 97 years for the first female-directed superhero movie, but it’s finally here. There has been a lot of chatter (positive and negative) about Wonder Woman— even…
#131 – The Shack and the Charge of Heresy
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: As far as faith-based films go, The Shack had more of a leg to stand on than those that came before it because the book has been more widely accepted by…