#055 – Chappie and The Science of the Soul
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Everyone is quick to remind you of Neill Blomkamp’s first film, District 9. I think they have been doing this because of the letdown of Elysium and the sheer disappointment in…
Review | Chappie
Neill Blomkamp certainly blew me away with his first directorial effort, 2009’s Sci-Fi smash District 9. Boasting some incredible CGI aliens, as well as a breakout performance by fellow South African Sharlto Copley, it hit all the right Sci-Fi notes and…
In Theaters Thursday – 3-05-15
By the mercies of God, March is here! Not only is the weather starting to warm up (it’s gonna be in the 40’s next week here in Wisconsin!), but the movies season starts to pick up steam before we reach…
Top 5 Tuesday – Top 5 Friendly Yet Deadly Movie Robots
I’ve been really looking forward to Chappie, the new movie from Neill Blomkamp (District 9, Elysium, new Aliens movie) that comes out in theaters this Friday. Starring the vocal and motion capture work of Sharlto Copley (District 9, Maleficent, Elysium), Hugh Jackman (Wolverine),…
#007 – Above Elysium
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: While it should be no surprise after District 9, Neill Blomkamp’s sophomore film, Elysium, was packed with themes of social justice and it has been met with a storm of controversy.…