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info_outline WandaVision: Grief on the Small ScreenReel World Theology
Don’t worry. Nothing is wrong here. We’re not stuck inside a hex, kept prisoner by a chaos witch who literally makes us feel her pain as she feels it. We aren’t forced to play roles that are pastiches of famous sitcoms of decades past. Don’t worry. We’re just talking about WandaVision, and how great and funny it is! It doesn’t have anything to do with grief or trauma or a global pandemic. Just enjoy your time in Westview! Connect with us: Contact [email protected] if you want to contribute! In this episode, we talked about: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten...
info_outline Free Guy: Liberty to the NPCsReel World Theology
This episode is all about 2021’s surprisingly good video game movie, Free Guy (well, I mean, it had Ryan Reynolds and Taika Waititi in it, so how surprising could it be, really?). If you haven’t seen it yet, you may want to check it out on Disney+ before listening in, because we do get into spoilers; but otherwise, please join us for the discussion–and keep the discussion going in our Reel World Discord Server (link below). And in the meantime, don’t have a good day; have a great day! Connect with us: Contact [email protected] if you want to contribute! In this episode,...
info_outline Encanto: Mirabel's MiracleReel World Theology
We talk about Bruno, and all of Disney's Encanto. We also recommend some 2020 television shows you might have missed from Netflix, Hulu and many more. This time Ryan and David are less Fizzy as the Redeeming Culture crew stage a hostile takeover of Reel World Theology. Connect with us: Contact [email protected] if you want to contribute! In this episode, we talked about: Warrior Nun is available to watch on Netflix Alice in Borderland is available to watch on Netflix Altered Carbon is available to watch on Netflix The new Animaniacs is available to watch on Hulu The...
info_outline 2021 In ReviewReel World Theology
Getting caught up on all the movies, TV shows, and pop culture we missed out on during our sabbatical, today we're reviewing the year 2021. Connect with us: Contact [email protected] if you want to contribute! In this episode, we talked about: Encanto is available to watch on Disney+ is available to watch on HBO Max The Green Knight is available to purchase on home media Free Guy is coming to Disney+ on February 23, 2022 Spider-Man: No Way Home is still playing in theaters Don’t Look Up is available to watch on Netflix The Mitchells Vs. The Machines is available...
info_outline 2020 In ReviewReel World Theology
Don't call it a comeback! We come back from a longer-than-expected sabbatical to talk about what we missed while we were away.
info_outline S07 E07 - 40: The Temptation of Christ and the Powerful Necessity of SufferingReel World Theology
On this episode of the Reel World Theology: This episode ballooned from a written article into a full-fledged podcast episode. Friend of Reel World Theology, Reed Lackey, wrote the movie 40: The Temptation of Christ and it debuted this past April. Since Fizz isn't driving this plane, we need two staffers, David Atwell and Josh Crabb, to occupy the co-pilot chairs. We discuss Reed's movie and its international take on Christ as he is tempted in the desert. This movie takes a fascinating angle to Christ's encounter with Satan in the wilderness and centers around the morality of suffering. We...
info_outline S07 E06 - A Christmas Story and Magic in the MarginsReel World Theology
On this Christmas episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast: As we do every year, we take a look at a Christmas classic. This year we are compelled to talk about a movie that has varying degrees of appreciation among the RWT staff. Because of this, we rewatch and talk about A Christmas Story. Does it hold up over time? Why does it connect with people this time of year? We hash it out and talk about what makes this one a yearly revisit for many folks. Enjoy!
info_outline S07 E05 - The Rise of Skywalker and Choosing Our FamilyReel World Theology
On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: What more appropriate way to end an up and down 2019 than with what will likely be one of the most disagreed upon films of the year, The Rise of Skywalker. Leve it to Star Wars, their fans, and the critics to create a whirlwind of expectations that couldn't possibly be met. However, Where did we land on the film? Was it good? Bad? Somewhere in the middle? What about that one decision about Rey? Why did it connect with some audiences and not others? How did our enjoyment (or not) of The Last Jedi directly affect this one? Boy, do we have...
info_outline S07 E04 - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and Seeing HumanityReel World Theology
On this episode of the Reel World Theology podcast: In a world of division and social media outrage, it is occasionally nice to have a refreshing voice reminding us of the kinder side of humanity. A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood longs to remind audiences to be their best selves and to also never forget the power that one life, earnestly lived, can impact countless others. We discuss how the film holds up to the documentary that came out last year and give some hot takes on Tom Hanks as our Mr. Rogers stand-in. Enjoy!
info_outlineOn this episode of Reel World: Rewind... In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, RWT staff members Josh Crabb and David Atwell talk about one of the only movies eligible for Rewind dramatizing an Apollo mission, Ron Howard's Apollo 13. Starring a cavalcade of 1990's stars, this movie highlights the human drama of a real-life crisis, as well as exemplifying humanity's ability to work together to ingeniously solve problems. David and Josh also discuss the movie's hopeful heroism, beating heart of optimism, and inspiring coda of returning to the moon. Plus, David flexes his space knowledge much to the amazement of Josh!