Dogma - 016
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Dogma is a welcome change of pace for the films usually reviewed on Divine Cinema. Jeff, Dylan and Adam all agree that this movie was fun to watch. It is a good hearted film wrapped in a health dose of adolescent humor and Biblical mythology. Of course the real question is where does this movie stack up on the pieces of silver scale? Listen and find out if Jeff, Dylan and Adam think murderous angels, Alanis Morissette as God and a poop demon make Dogma worth the price of eternal damnation.
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Come Sunday - 015
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Come Sunday is a film that finally tells the story of the journey into a type of Christianity that Divine Cinema and it’s hosts abide in. However, is it a good film? Does the filmmaking bring to life the struggle in challenging a tenant of Evangelical theology and all the loss that comes with that, or does it just make you wish hell actually exists?
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A Thief in the Night - 014
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A Thief in the Night may not be the first rapture film, but it is certainly the blueprint for many of the ones we’ve seen since its inception. Including, of course, Left Behind. On this week’s episode Jeff, Dylan and Adam dissect this 1972 ‘classic’. Although there are some surprising bright spots in the film making this film falls so short of being a quality film.
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The Case for Christ - 013
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In a surprising turn of events, The Case for Christ is not that bad a movie. The story is decent, the acting is good and the cinematography is solid. They even manage to pull off a pretty accurate period piece, as the movie takes place in the early 1980s. However, how does it do on the pieces of silver scale? Listen to find out what Jeff, Dylan and Adam have to say about the spiritual themes in this 2017 film, The Case for Christ.
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International Podcast Day 2018 Bonus Episode - More of Our Favorite Things - 012.5
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On International Podcast Day 2018 Jeff, Dylan and Adam return to catch everyone up on where the heck they’ve been. Also, in what may very well be an International Podcast Day bonus episode tradition, they break format to share what they are watching and listening to. They talk movie, tv, and of course podcasts. There are enough recommendations in this episode to tide you over until next year’s edition of A Few of Our Favorite Things.
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Silence - 012
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While all are hosts are in agreement that Silence is a well made film, this episode highlights once again some difference of opinion in terms of its faith aspects. One host thinks it's too problematic, another thinks it’s too ambiguous and the other thinks it’s just right. Listen to find out who’s porridge bowl of cinematic faith goodness hits the spot.
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Don Verdean - 011
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This review of Don Verdean marks the first intentional comedy reviewed on Divine Cinema. Jeff, Adam and Dylan lament the potential of this movie to be a classic. Sadly, the cast is wasted on a lackluster script that leaves a lot to be desired. Listen to the episode to find out if there were any redeeming qualities of this film and how many pieces of silver Don Verdean earns.
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The Sunset Limited - 010
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How does The Sunset Limited hold up as a play turned film? Find out how Jeff, Dylan and Adam think this movie does in using the medium of film to enhance (or take away from) the limited settings and characters. In terms of faith, will this movie be another God’s Not Dead or will it provide the nuance necessary to earn a small stack of silver?
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The Shack - 009
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The Shack is a cinematic attempt at answering the age old question of, “Where is God when bad things happen to good people?”. Jeff, Dylan and Adam discuss how this film does in approaching such a complex issue. Does The Shack sell out the gospel with over simplified answers to complex questions or does it provide a solid foundation of theological discovery?
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Last Days in the Desert - 008
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During this review of Last Days in the Desert, Jeff, Dylan and Adam dive deep into their own Christologies as they debate this film’s intentions and portrayal of Jesus. Specifically the humanity of Jesus. Is this film compelling enough to be on the upper tier of Jesus films, or does it fail to reach divine status? Find out on this episode of Divine Cinema.
info_outlineIt is safe to say that Calvary is by far Jeff, Dylan & Adam’s favorite film they’ve reviewed for the show thus far. But, of course, this show is not just about the quality of a given film, but it’s portrayal of real life faith. How does Calvary stack up? How many pieces of silver does it deserve? And who killed Father James’ dog? All these questions and much more will be discussed in this edition of Divine Cinema.
Review of Calvary (03:17)
Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (56:01)
PLOT SUMMARY FOR CALVARY
Father James, an Irish priest, life is threatened when a parishioner from his church threatens to kill him because of the sins of someone else. Despite the threat, Father James continues in his priestly duties. Throughout his last week we are introduced to a diverse group of wounded people, including Father James’ own daughter who has just attempted to taker her life. Every interaction with the people in his town proves to be a mini theology course on the harshness of reality, all while wondering “who is going to be the killer?”
RELEVANT LINKS
- The Guard (2011 Film)
- War on Everyone (2016 Film)
- In Bruges (2008 Film)
- Frances McDormand (Actress)
- Seven Psychopaths (2007 Film)
- Two sons of Ireland contemplate the meaning of ‘Calvary’ (Article)
- Chris O’Dowd (Actor)
- The Silence of the Lambs - Who Wins the Scene? (YouTube Video from the Every Frame a Painting channel)
- Wes Anderson (Film Maker)
- Peter Rollins (Irish Author, Theologian and Philosopher)
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