Movies Are Spiritual

Before you watch The Exorcist movies, here's your ultimate guide to understanding the films! Prep for the new film The Exorcist: Believer and get to know the true story behind the first film, plus everything you need to know about real life exorcisms and demons. This video discusses the true story of the possession of a boy named Roland Doe, how the Catholic Church investigates a real exorcism...

At first, Die Hard seems like a typical 80's action movie until you put it under a microscope. There are a surprising number of spiritual links to a famous historical and spiritual figure; Jesus! Think it's a stretch? Well, give this podcast a listen because what we noticed may surprise you! We debate symbolism and discuss whether or not it appears intentionally or by coincidence, plus why...

Goonies is more than just a treasure hunt film! There's a deeper spiritual theme beneath the story in this movie that actually illustrates something about Jesus' followers. But what is it? Listen to find out and unlock a deeper meaning to this film! In this new "Movies In 12" format, we set a timer for 12 min and debate our way through the film's most intriguing themes!

This episode discusses the ethics of cloning and recreating dinosaurs and other extinct species! Is it a good idea? Bad idea? Join the spiritual conversation and unlock the deeper meaning of this film!

What do you do when the justice system fails? This movie review of the 1993 film The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones explores what happens when a person is wrongly convicted of a murder. What does the film have to say about the concept of justice philosophically and spiritually? We analyze this idea and why Dr. Richard Kimble is still motivated to help others when he's on-t...

Do you know what the character Indiana Jones was almost originally named? In Raiders of the Lost Ark, what is true about the Ark of the Covenant and what's fiction? This review and reaction podcast will explain the story behind the characters and many fun behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the first Indiana Jones film Raiders of the Lost Ark! This is Drew's #1 favorite movie of a...

Why does Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back still hold up almost 50 years after its release? Drew makes the case that Empire changed movie sequels forever and why it's his #2 favorite movie of all-time. We discuss some trivia including a possible filmmaking blunder that occurred in the swamp of Dagobah and why Lando is suddenly wearing... Han's clothes?? What's up with that? Watch the...

The original Rocky was far more than just a sports film. The deep character interactions point to bigger themes than winning a boxing match, plus the film is a true underdog story of a low-budget film that won the Oscar and a launching pad for Sylvester Stallone's career. Stallone made a risky bet on himself to get this film made the way he envisioned it, and it paid off. So how did it happen?...

This podcast explores the character Dracula as a spiritual metaphor in the film The Last Voyage of the Demeter. This film inspired by a chapter of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula also explores the question of why God would allow evil in the word, an intriguing thread explored through the character Clemens. What was this film trying to tell us and what does the metaphor of Dracula mean? Find out he...

(CONTAINS SPOILERS) Rambo's debut in First Blood contained a surprisingly deep message! This podcast discussion on First Blood discusses what may have been one of the first movies to comment on the veteran experience after returning from from Vietnam. The film gives us a story-driven look at PTSD. Check out Drew's honorary mention to his Top 6 Favorite Films list and find out what makes it...

Casablanca had viewers on the edge of their seats due to the difficult decisions characters were forced to make throughout the film, making it a fascinating exploration of psychology. In this movie review podcast, we discuss the situations each characters faced and our reactions to their dilemmas. Some characters transform. Others are consumed by their own vices. Some even have spiritual dilemmas...

What's the real story behind the surprise hit The Sound of Freedom and what's been expanded upon for entertainment purposes? We're discussing the film in detail and comparing the true story to what we saw on screen in this reaction and review of The Sound of Freedom starring Jim Caviezel. Plus, we'll reveal the hidden spiritual themes behind this movie that make it more powerful. J...

[CONTAINS SPOILERS] What's lurking beneath the film Insidious: The Red Door? A lot actually! This movie contains many secrets that aren't necessarily clarified on-screen. In this discussion podcast we aim to understand The Red Door in order to enjoy the film on a deeper level. We'll explore questions such as... What was the demon or ghost in the MRI machine? What are the rules of astra...

Did you know DC's new movie The Flash starring Ezra Miller is filled with hidden spiritual themes? At its core, Barry Allen's character journey is a spiritual one about learning to cope with things he can't change in life. What does the film ultimately say and why? We actually get to see two different versions of Barry take this journey, ending in two drastically different results. Eve...

Do you like underrated, forgotten movies? Doug introduces us to his #1 favorite movie of all time; The Last Starfighter, a fun sci-fi film that was overshadowed by the debut of Star Wars. But we discuss the film and analyze it for spiritual themes and character transformations! Classic video game fans will enjoy it as well, as a key part of the plot includes a character's quest to break the hi...

Did you know the horror film The Exorcist is based on a real Biblical concept? It comes from the idea of demonic possession, something we see Jesus confronting in the New Testament. However, demons aren't what most people think they are! In fact, Satan is not a demon. Demons are something else entirely! At least not according to the original beliefs of Judaism and early Christianity! So what i...

Ghostbusters is a surprisingly spiritual movie. Did you know the ghost hunters are actually following a plotline pulled directly from the Bible? Yep, it comes from the Bible's most mysterious book... the book of Revelation! In this podcast Doug explains why this film makes his top 6 movies of all-time list, the spiritual and Biblical themes in the movie as well as the verses and story inspired...

What's the hidden spiritual message in Rocky 4? On this podcast, we believe all movies have some kind of underlying spiritual theme whether it was put there intentionally or not. But Rocky 4 had an intentional message at a very important time in history. What was it and what was spiritual about it? Doug introduces this Sylvester Stallone film as one of his favorite films of all-time, then we a...

Hi Fidelity might be a surprising choice as a spiritual film, but if you look closely it actually contains deeply spiritual themes. It could be argued that John Cusack's character bears deep scars from previous broken relationships. He is a troubled character who, over the course of the film, slowly learns to overcome his own character flaws and relationship struggles. As he tries to figure ou...

What spiritual messages are found in the 1986 movie Top Gun? This podcast discusses Doug's 6th favorite movie of all-time and the spiritual messages it contains. We'll hit on Maverick's character development, his relationship with Charlie and the dichotomy of character traits when comparing Maverick and Iceman. Join us for a short analysis of the film and why Doug believes it makes for...

Did you know The Matrix is jam-packed full of spiritual themes and Biblical ideas? Scattered throughout the film are the names of Biblical places and characters such as Trinity, Zion and more. There's even a prophecy about "The One," which is eerily similar to the prophecy within Judaism and Christianity about a Messiah. The original 1999 Matrix film introduced the concept of two wor...

Do you like underrated, forgotten movies? Doug introduces us to his #1 favorite movie of all time; The Last Starfighter, a fun sci-fi film that was overshadowed by the debut of Star Wars. But we discuss the film and analyze it for spiritual themes and character transformations! Classic video game fans will enjoy it as well, as a key part of the plot includes a character's quest to break the hi...

In this podcast, we'll explore the spiritual themes in Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. From the spiritual undertones to the warnings about the dangers of chaos, this movie has a lot to say. We'll even discuss the relationship dynamics between Batman and Catwoman and what kind of archetypes some of the characters are based on. Characters deal with trauma and depressio...

This podcast analyzes the spiritual themes in Star Wars Rogue One! It's packed with spiritual concepts that you may not have noticed, but we're here to dig them out and talk about them! Donnie Yen's character Chirrut is a standout, showing faith in the old Jedi religion long after it appears to be nearly dead. The rebellion struggles with the morality of war. Many characters go through...

In this short episode we discuss a religious concept that may help explain what it really means to "bring balance to the Force," a theme we've wrestled with in our podcasts on the Star Wars prequels. We'll also discuss what order George Lucas says the films should be watched in and debate whether or not his order is really the best order. We'll also announce some new content...