#179 – Mission: Impossible – Fallout and When the Bad Guys Are Right
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: We talk about the (arguably) best action film of the Summer. We basically have to take a step back and wonder how Tom Cruise not only ceases to age but keeps…
Review| Mission: Impossible – Fallout
It’s true what they say about Mission: Impossible – Fallout. It really is one of the most impressive action films we’ve gotten in a while. While it may not exercise quite as much cleverness or deliver the same punchy twists…
Keeping Watch on the Evil and the Good: Worshipping the State in Cool Hand Luke (1967) and Minority Report (2002)
For 13 years, my father was a corrections officer in a high security prison in Texas. Among his wards was the infamous Eyeball Killer, a man who murdered prostitutes and surgically removed their eyes. During routine searches of the man’s…
Top 5 Tom Cruise Movies
One of the most recognizable actors ever to grace the screens of movies, Tom Cruise has come a long way. From his first major breakout in Risky Business to becoming the man, to this day, helming the well-known action franchise…
Top 5 Blockbusters of 2005
The middle portion of the first decade of the 21st century saw the blockbuster come out in a big way. While it wasn’t the first year CGI spectaculars dominated, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace had ushered in a new…
Top 5 Documentaries of 2015…So Far
Last night was the TV debut of the documentary I Am Chris Farley. I’m about a half hour in after DVR-ing it and I am already loving it. Farley is one of my favorite comedians from my younger years. My…
#069 – Rogue Nation and Authentic Action
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Ethan Hunt is back and more implausible than ever before! This time we get to focus on teamwork and a new mystery lady who has been described as one part Bond girl…
In Theaters July 31st, 2015
This weekend promises to be a wild, stunt-laden ride with the release of the fifth movie in the Mission Impossible franchise, Mission Impossible – Rogue Nation. While the new Cruise movie promises to be a huge draw, there are some other intriguing limited…
Review| Mission Impossible III
Ah, the three-quel, the film that either becomes the revitalization of a would-be franchise or the dagger plunged forcefully into the heart of it. The result of which, as is the case with most every film, is usually indicative of…
Review| Mission Impossible II
There was a time in the mid to late-90s when John Woo could do no wrong, and if you’ve seen Broken Arrow and Face Off you know the lack of wrong to which I speak. I was too young to be following what the…