#199 – The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Subverting Our Own Vanity
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: That’s right, we’re going to squeeze in one more 2018 movie before completely moving on to 2019. It’s ok though because we get to talk about one of our favorite movies…
Reel World: Rewind #020 – Rango
On this episode of Reel World: Rewind . . . Blaine and Shannon talk about Gore Verbinski’s Rango (2011). They talk about their first experiences with the film, its numerous allusions to other films and genres, and the theme of identity and…
#112 – The Magnificent Seven and God’s Justice
On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: Fall kicks off with a movie that tries to bridge the gap between Summer blockbuster and the better-produced films of the Fall, The Magnificent Seven. Sure, this is a remake of…
Review| ‘Magnificent Seven’ a Worthwhile Remake
Long gone are the days when we could ask, “Why are they remaking [film name here]?” and expect a reasonable answer. Though this summer’s multiple box-office bombs might have slowed the sequel/reboot/remake fever that has gripped Hollywood over the last…
Review| Bone Tomahawk
At first thought, the genres of Horror and Western might not appear to have much to do with one another. Westerns evoke thoughts of a dusty America at the dawn of the modern age while horror conjures images of dank,…
Streaming Weekly May 2016 4.0
Memorial Day gives you an extra day this weekend to enjoy some streaming recommendations from our contributors. Enjoy the extra day off and please take some time to remember those who have served and given their life for our country.…
Review| The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
John Ford’s The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962), is both a great Western and a surprisingly rich political film. Liberty Valance has an interesting, complex story, but behind it is an examination of Justice and how it applies to…
In Theaters January 29th, 2016
This week’s new movies finally get us some traction on 2016 at the movies. After a couple weeks of hiccups and lesser releases, the final weekend of January has a handful of new movies worth checking out. Get excited and let…
Streaming Weekly January 2016 4.0
Another weekend, another round of streaming picks from our fabulous contributors. Streaming options are getting better all the time and this weekend is no exception. Enjoy them, rate them, and let us know what you thought! [divider top=”no”] via The…