The Movie Proposal

Hosted by Josh Lindsay and Skye Jethani, "The Movie Proposal" is a deep dive into movies from two thoughtful Christian guys. We talk about something old, something new, something borrowed and something blew (it blew our minds or it blew chunks). Check it out! It's a lot of fun!

Episode 171 (Final Episode): Dune 2 03/14/2024

Episode 171 (Final Episode): Dune 2 Josh's Something Old: Raiders of the Lost Ark Skye's Something Old: Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 Something New: Dune 2 Josh's Proposal: I propose Dune 2 is "adult Star Wars" Skye's Proposal: I propose Dune is the best sci-fi sequel since The Empire Strikes Back Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Anatomy of a Fall Skye's Something Blew: Shogun, Wonka The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/30371023

Episode 170: Orion and the Dark 02/29/2024

Episode 170: Orion and the Dark Josh's Something Old: Fried Green Tomatoes Stacey's Something Old: Never Ending Story Something New: Orion and the Dark Josh's Proposal: I propose Orion and the Dark is Dreamworks’ Inside Out, but not funny or enlightening. Stacey's Proposal: I propose that Orion and the Dark went for complex and nuance but just ended up with complicated. Something Borrowed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi6BMy_BYkk&ab_channel=Netflix%3ABehindtheStreams Josh's Something Blew: Mr & Mrs Smith Stacey's Something Blew: Resident Alien The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/30161393

Episode 169: Argylle 02/15/2024

Episode 169: Argylle Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose that the makers of Argylle need to learn the meaning of know your audience. Skye's Proposal: I propose getting a colonoscopy is more enjoyable than watching Argylle Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/29896623

Episode 168: Poor Things 02/01/2024

Episode 168: Poor Things Josh's Something Old: Into the Woods 1991 Skye's Something Old: Pinochio Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose you’d be better off re-watching Barbie than spending any time with Poor Things Brian's Proposal: This movie depicts a godless world in which humans strive to free themselves from their idea of god so they can become god. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: The Crown (Netflix) Brian's Something Blew: You Are What You Eat (Netflix) The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/29742773

Episode 167: Leave the World Behind 01/18/2024

Episode 167: Leave the World Behind Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose that leave the world behind is a modern day fable disguised as a apocalyptic, suspense thriller. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Leave the World behind is a fascinating disaster movie because the message is not a typical disater movie message. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/29529348

Episode 166: Killers of the Flower Moon 01/04/2024

Episode 166: Killers of the Flower Moon Josh's Something Old: Brian Howell's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose KOTFM was an excellent film but missed an opportunity by not making Mollie the central focus. Brian Howell's Proposal: I propose that the Killers of the Flower Moon is a brilliant depiction of how racism works without bigots. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Brian Howell's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/29331358

Episode 165: Wonka 12/21/2023

Episode 165: Wonka Josh's Something Old: Christian Taylor's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose that Wonka was wise to not try to be another Gene Wilder Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Christian Taylor's Proposal: I propose Wonka is best suited for a younger audience. Something Borrowed: Willy Wonka quiz Josh's Something Blew: Christian Taylor's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/29177093

Episode 164: The Holdovers 12/07/2023

Episode 164: The Holdovers Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is the best movie of 2023. Skye's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is a beautiful, subtle film about the power of grief and empathy. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/28964008

Episode 163: Sly 11/23/2023

Episode 163: Sly Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose that Sly is part of growing trend amongst aging performers: tell my story before someone else does. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Sly really shows the power of fatherhood. Something Borrowed: Sly Stallone Quiz Josh's Something Blew: , Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/28749068

Episode 162: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles 11/09/2023

Episode 162: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles is my kind of rock n’ roll documentary because it has a happy ending. Skye's Proposal: I propose that it’s a nostalgic fan documentary for young adults who remember growing up on the Wiggles but there’s not a lot there for their parents. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: , Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/28550756

Episode 161: The Burial 10/26/2023

Episode 161: The Burial Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose The Burial is evidence of the power of a true movie star. rSkye's Proposal: I propose The Burial would not have worked without Jamie Foxx. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: , , Skye's Something Blew: , The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/28414916

Episode 160: The Creator 10/12/2023

Episode 160: The Creator Josh's Something Old: Lindsey's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose The Creator is a well made, entertaining film but ultimately falls flat for me because I do not find A.I. compelling. Lindsey's Proposal: Yes, it's packed with tropes and reminders of other science fiction greats, but that doesn't stop The Creator from being one of the best cinematic experiences I've had this year. It's an opera of a science fiction. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Lindsey's Something Blew: Mike Flanagan's , coming to Netflix October 12th. Mike Cheslik's playing at many film festivals and coming someday The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: Lindsey Dunn: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/28304477

Episode 159: Elemental 09/28/2023

Episode 159: Elemental Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose Pixar needs to get back to it’s roots: be funny and adventurous. Skye's Proposal: I propose that elemental would have been a wonderful short Pixar film, but loses some of its magic as a feature length movie. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: , Jesus films galore! Martin Scorsese's new Jesus film Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/28163666

Episode 158: Ahsoka 09/14/2023

Episode 158: Ahsoka Josh's Something Old: Todd's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose Star Wars TV series should focus less on galactic empires and more on relationships and everyday life. Todds Proposal: I propose that Ahsoka will continue to define strong female leads in Science Fiction and inspire another generation of woman to do amazing things in Pop Culture Zeitgeist. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: , Todd's Something Blew: Two Audio books: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/28026075

Episode 157: Barbie 08/31/2023

Episode 157: Barbie Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Brian’s Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose Barbie is a surprisingly refreshing and enjoyable film. Skye's Proposal: I propose Barbie proves that a movie can be funny, smart, original, and commercially successful at the same time. Brian’s Proposal: I propose that while gender is a very strong theme in the movie, the Barbie movie is not ABOUT gender, but about human-ness and the human condition, of which gender is an important part. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: , Skye's Something Blew: Brian’s Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/27897789

Episode 156: Oppenheimer 08/17/2023

Episode 156: Oppenheimer Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose Christopher Nolan makes movie magic by thinking like a magician. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Oppenheimer reveals that psychology not technology is what really drives human history. Something Borrowed: Article #1: Article #2: Josh's Something Blew: ; Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/27766110

Episode 155: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 08/03/2023

Episode 155: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose Tom Cruise IS the greatest showman…but what is up with the women of Mission Impossible? Skye's Proposal: I propose Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning shows why the audiences aren't tired of the Mission Impossible franchise, but have soured on other action hero series. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: , Skye's Something Blew: ; The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/27615297

Episode 154: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 07/20/2023

Episode 154: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: CYNICAL: I propose Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s primary purpose was for one final cash grab and it failed miserably. UNCYNICAL: I propose Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s primary purpose is to end the franchise on a high note and it did… for the most part. Skye's Proposal: I propose that the Dial of Destiny is to the Indiana Jones franchise what the Gerald Ford administration was to presidencies. No one wanted it. No one was excited for it. It was acceptable but mostly because it’s predecessor was a disgrace. And no one wants to see it again. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Netflix’s blew chunks. Netflix’s blew my mind. Skye's Something Blew: Blew chunks: Season 3 and Marvel’s . Blew my mind: trailer and news about upcoming being hopeful, not dark. The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/27511863

Episode 153: The Flash 07/06/2023

Episode 153: The Flash Josh's Something Old: Brian's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose The Flash’s greatest weakness was an unlikeable hero portrayed by an unlikeable actor. Brian's Proposal: I propose Barry’s father’s alibi proves nothing; he still could have murdered his wife. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: & Brian's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/27378912

Episode 152: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 06/22/2023

Episode 152: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is like white water rafting. It’s beautiful, fun, and a great time despite the fast-paced sensory overload. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a great movie… for young brains. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Skye's Something Blew: , The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/27224244

Episode 151: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie 06/08/2023

Episode 151: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose Still is a great documentary film but would have made a better documentary series. Skye's Proposal: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a good reminder that even the rich and famous cry. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Netflix’s blew chunks. (Should Josh finish this movie? It’s stressing him out) Skye's Something Blew: preemptively blew chunks. Season finale for blew his mind. The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/27071778

Episode 150: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 05/25/2023

Episode 150: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Josh's Something Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: I propose GOTGv3 was a successful end to a trilogy because it took the road less traveled. Skye's Proposal: I propose Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is a good, but not great, ending to the best movie series in the MCU. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Skye's Something Blew: The Movie Proposal website: The Movie Proposal Patreon page: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/26929134

Episode 149: Tetris 05/11/2023

Episode 149: Tetris Josh's Somthing Old: Skye's Something Old: Something New: Josh's Proposal: Tetris, the movie, is a success because I am now addicted to Tetris, the game. Skye's Proposal: Tetris is a bit like the game in that it’s a pretty straightforward simple story. Something Borrowed: Josh's Something Blew: Skye's Something Blew: Final season of Season 3 of /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/26802753

Episode 148: Jesus Revolution 03/30/2023

Episode 148: Jesus Revolution Josh's Something Old: Skye’s Something Old: Something New: Josh’s Proposal: God can use flawed movies. Skye’s Proposal: Jesus Revolution is a nostalgic love letter to evangelical baby boomers that is meant to soothe their guilt over what’s happen to the megachurch movement they created. Something Borrowed: Josh’s Something Blew: , , Skye’s Something Blew: , /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/26397630

Episode 147: Cocaine Bear 03/16/2023

Episode 147: Cocaine Bear Help keep The Movie Proposal going! You can support us here: and please leave a message saying your support is for The Movie Proposal. Thanks! Josh's Something Old: Skye’s Something Old: Something New: Josh’s Proposal: I propose Cocaine Bear wasn’t funny because it broke some of the cardinal rules of comedy. Skye’s Proposal: Cocaine bear is really only enjoyable if you’re on drugs. Something Borrowed: Josh’s Something Blew: , Skye’s Something Blew: , /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/26244162

Episode 146: Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania 03/02/2023

Episode 146: Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania Help keep The Movie Proposal going! You can support us here: and please leave a message saying your support is for The Movie Proposal. Thanks! Josh's Something Old: Skye’s Something Old: Something New: Josh’s Proposal: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania fails because it ironically focused on the BIG story and not enough on the small story. Skye’s Proposal: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is proof that Marvel has gone from a film studio to a movie factory. Something Borrowed: Josh’s Something Blew: , , Skye’s Something Blew: New Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings movies being developed, /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/26087199

Episode 145: Everything Everywhere All at Once 02/16/2023

Episode 145: Everything Everywhere All at Once Josh's Something Old: Skye’s Something Old: Something New: Josh’s Proposal: The multiverse is a fantastic construct to tell a story about family dynamics. Skye’s Proposal: The multiverse reminds us that what matters most are those that are closest to us. Something Borrowed: Josh’s Something Blew: Skye’s Something Blew: /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/25938429

Episode 144: Avatar: The Way of Water 01/05/2023

Episode 144: Avatar: The Way of Water Skye’s Something Old: Josh’s Something Old: Something New: Josh’s Proposal: Despite it’s plot holes and other problems, Avatar The Way of Water succeeds for 3 reasons: spectacle, story telling, timing Josh’s Something Blew: & & Skye’s Something Blew: , , Jason’s Something Blew: Follow us on twitter: , & Find us on /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/25510692

143: Violent Night 12/22/2022

143: Violent Night Josh’s Something Old: Skye’s Something Old: Something New: Josh’s Proposal: Violent Night cleverly succeeds as a film because it doubles down on nostalgia. Skye’s Proposal: Violent Night is a completely sacrilegious depiction of a beloved cultural icon with virtually no redemptive value… and I loved it Something Borrowed: Josh’s Something Blew: , , Skye’s Something Blew: & Jason’s Something Blew: Follow us on twitter: , & Find us on /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/25411035

142: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 12/01/2022

142: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Find Stacey’s Film Reviews here: Josh’s Something Old: Stacey Tuttle’s Something Old: Something New: Josh’s Proposal: Black Panther Wakanda Forever is a shortened version of the five stages of grief Stacey's Proposal: In our culture we’ve seen such a rising up of women and power. Josh’s Something Blew: Stacey’s Something Blew: & Jason’s Something Blew: Follow us on twitter: , & Find us on /episode/index/show/themovieproposal/id/25194954

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