Connecting with Film: Bonding Over the Big Screen

Get your villain laugh ready because on this episode we are going to STEAL the MOON! This week the cast break's down the themes of the 2010 animated film Despicable Me. It's sure to be a fun time filled with minions, fart guns, and shark moats. We also will end the episode with a few discussion questions you can use to engage with your friends and family in deeper conversations in regards to the f...

We're heading back to the mid-90s for this week's film, Jumanji! This Robin Williams classic is the film that sparked two new spin-off films in the last half-decade. Join the gang as we dive into the movie about a "game for those who seek to find....a way to leave their world behind."  The Connecting with Film cast breaks down the best moments and deeper themes of the film, and suggestions questio...

The Connecting with Film cast is heading to 1950s Hollywood for this week's film, Hail Caesar! It is a Coen Brothers comedy starring George Clooney, Josh Brolin, and so many more familiar names. We'll take a deep dive into the themes of the film and suggest questions to use to engage with your friends!

Hang ten duuuudes! This week the cast is swimming out to sea to break down the themes of the Pixar classic Finding Nemo. It's bound to be totally righteous!!

Quips, comedy and daddy issues abound in the 2021 heist comedy Red Notice. The film stars Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. The cast breaks down their favorite moments and deeper themes from the film. 

This week the cast is gathered to fill in the thematic hole in the center of the donut that is the movie Knives Out. When we look a little closer we will see that our donut hole is actually a smaller donut with its own hole...and our donut is not a donut at all!   Knives Out is a whodunit written and directed by Rian Johnson. The Connecting with Film cast discusses their favorite moments, the deep...

Of all the gin joints in all the movies in all the world, we are walking in Rick's for this week's episode on the 1942 classic film Casablanca. We rounded up the usual suspects to talk about how the dialogue drives the film and all its themes forward. The cast also discusses how some of those themes relate to us and of course, leave you all with suggestions on how to use Casablanca to engage with...

It's finally time to start talking about Bruno! Join the Connecting with Film cast as they break down the best moments and themes from Disney's latest animated feature, Encanto!

The cast is heading to Hogwarts to discuss and break down the film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. They talk about some of their favorite moments as well as the deeper themes of the film.

Breaking down the best moments, deeper themes, and questions to discuss with friends on The Incredibles.

Elf was released in 2003 and stars Will Ferrell, James Caan, and Zooey Deschanel. It is known to be one of the most popular Christmas films ever made. 

Thoughts, themes and questions to ask friends in regards to the movie It's a Wonderful Life.

The cast breaks down the Themes of Coco. They talk about some of their favorite moments of the film and suggest a few questions in regards to the film that can help engage in conversation with friends. 

Derek, Paul, and Perry break down the themes of the 1985 classic, The Goonies.  They also suggest questions to engage friends on the film. 

This week the cast engages in discussion on the deeper themes of Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Recap, themes discussion, and questions relating to 10 Things I Hate About You

Discussion of favorite scenes, the most prevalent themes, and also some discussion questions to engage with friends in regards to the film Eternals. 

The cast breaks down the themes of Dune. 

Introduction to the Connecting with Film Podcast and the cast of hosts. We also share our vision for how the podcast can be used as a tool to help people  connect with their favorite films on a deeper level, and also use film to connect with friends and family.