Lord, Forgive Us Our Cinema

WELCOME TO EARTH.  It's really only fitting that on the week after America's birthday we bring to you perhaps the greatest blockbuster hit of all time.  It's got explosions. It's got dogs surviving certain death. It's got...Vivica A. Fox at a strip club? Wait, what? Anyways, this movie is still really awesome. And we're here to answer the questions as old as Old Glory...

Have you found Jesus yet, Gump? What a strange film this is. Not a lot of the “intellectual-challenged” films from this era (not named Rain Man) have survived the cannon fire of modern day critics. Looking especially hard at you, Radio .  It’s hard to imagine that one of those films broke all kinds of records, won all kinds of awards, and had all kinds of weirdly endearing America and apple pie-fl...

Grab your ski masks, movie fans.  This week, the gang covers a film that feels criminally under appreciated, which is funny because of how criminal the actions in this movie are.  Hell or High Water is a neo-Western that examines the malaise of living in a small Texas town where the charm of a peaceful rural existence has been sabotaged by big banks and predatory corporations.  It’s also got lots...

LETS GET DOWN TO PODCAST  The people asked and we answered. The 1998 smash phenomenon, Mulan.  A powerful female lead, a hilarious side character lizard, and an extraordinary amount of violence for a Disney film. What else could you ask for?  Join us as we ask the questions other podcasts are afraid to ask: Does anyone care that the bad guy Hun was actually Puerto Rican? Is this afterlife even wor...

Well, well, well.  It’s about time we talked about some REAL cinema. Terrence Malick’s Tree of Life is not your typical popcorn blockbuster fare. It’s a slow burning, meditative contemplation on familial loss and the feeling of God’s absence. At times it feels more like a poem or painting than it does a film.  So join the Fab Four as we dive into our deepest film so far. We’ll ask timeless questio...

Okay, here's the thing.  Hahahahahaha.  No but seriously.  This movie is so bonkers. Gripping paranoia, brain-melting special effects, and whatever that giant hat was that Kurt Russell wore. Everything about this movie just rocks to high heaven.  But honestly, we're here to ask the questions that no other podcast is BRAVE enough to ask. Like, why isn't Keith David more appreciated?...

We hope you're wearing pink today (it's Wednesday). Another film from the millennial hall of fame.  When we say that this movie was inescapable when it came out in 2004, we literally mean INESCAPABLE. There are lines that I didn't even know were from this movie until a couple of years ago. That's timelessness, wow.  Let's explore what it is about high school cliques, fitti...

It's wild to think that one of the most impactful movies to come out of the early 2000's was a movie about the crucifixion of Jesus directed by one of Hollywood's most controversial stars.  Yet, here we are.  There's a lot to unpack in a movie like this, and as you'll soon hear, everyone had their "where were you when Passion came out" kind of moment. Some boycot...

Who knew that, a few short months after the release of the 2024 film  Conclave  that there would be a real life conclave in Rome after the death of Pope Francis? Crazy right? But you know what's crazier still? That they made a political thriller about a church staff meeting and somehow it's really, really good. Seriously.  Join the gang as we discuss  Conclave,  with jaw-dropping questio...

Gossip, dating, and judgmental bible studies...boy, wasn't high school awesome? Actually no, it was not. But this movie is quite good, we'd say. In one of the earliest previews of the undeniable charm and spunk of Miss Emma Stone, we have a film that explores the most universal experiences of a modern teenager: shame, social status, and the everlasting question of who's dating who. ...

For our first episode of Black History Month, we’d like to put a little extra shine on a spectacular film from 2024, RaMell Ross’ Nickel Boys.  Following the perspective (quite literally) of two young black teenagers in a 1960’s reformatory school, this movie forces the audience to walk in their shoes as they navigate injustice and prejudice.  It’s honestly…kind of a brutal movie, and so our episo...

2025 was, like many years before it, 365 days long. And in that 365 days, there were lots of movies released. Lots of them.  And we didn't watch all of them. But we did watch some. And NOW we're gonna talk about which ones are our favorite.  Buckle up CinemaFans, because we've got a bonus episode! Enjoy!  Follow our Insta ! 

Grab your tissues, movie fans.  This week's episode brings us back to 1999. Before director Brad Bird brought us The Incredibles, he was pensively sitting in his animated director's chair at the set of this masterpiece, The Iron Giant.  This discussion was honestly a cake walk.  "Who's the Christ figure in a movie like this?" Gee, I wonder! But honestly, this was a really...

Could we really call ourselves a faith-based movie podcast if we never talked about God's Not Dead? Well I'll be honest, we really tried.  God's Not Dead exists in two worlds. In one, it's a household name that's synonymous with clean, thought-provoking, Christian entertainment. In the other, it's a subject of harsh criticism accusing it of being hamfisted and condesc...

Merry Christmas, movie fans! Or should we say, merikurisamusau. This week we’re talking about Satoshi Kon’s Tokyo Godfathers , a film that finds grace, hope, and redemption in some of the most unexpected corners of life. We discuss the movie’s compassionate portrayal of homelessness, its surprising spiritual themes, and the beauty of chosen family.  While coming from unlikely places, this movie te...

Everyone remembers their first time creating a Facebook account. But do you remember your first time watching David Fincher's The Social Network in 2010?? Join us as we unpack the deeper themes of identity, loneliness, power, and community that pulse underneath this powerhouse a film.  What does this movie say about human desire and imitation?  Is Facebook the new mark of the beast?  Is Justi...

At first glance, Babette’s Feast, the 1987 Danish cinematic masterpiece, might seem like a simple story. You might even find yourself thinking, “It’s just a movie about people sharing a meal.” But we’re going on record to say that Babette’s Feast is one of the most awe-inspiring portraits of the Kingdom of God ever captured on film. It’s a rich tale of unrequited love, the pursuit of passion, quie...

Oh friends. It's been a long time.  Two weeks ago, we suffered a painful loss. Episode 16, Rob Reiner's Misery, was lost to the dark and merciless void. We needed to take some time grieve.  But alas, today we have returned. With the finest role of Bo Burnham's career, as he plays "Me" in Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.  In all seriousness though. This movies really feels l...

Three young people head into a frightening circumstance, that will surely test their trust and resolve? Wait, you mean this isn't the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? That's right, this is the 1999 phenomenon known as The Blair Witch Project, one of the most groundbreaking found-footage films ever made.  Join the gang as we explore the second film of our Spook-tober series! And...

Happy Spook-tober, friends! We're kicking off the month of October with a delightful little morsel that will surely leave you wanting more, 2022's The Menu.  Easing into a month of thrills and scares, The Menu is a horror-ish black comedy that explores the world of high-end culinary culture, and stars Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy.  Join the gang as we ask the hard-hitting questions...

If you're a millennial, this might just be the most unavoidable movie of all time. Teachers used to play it during free days. Kids would put it on for birthday parties. So does it hold up to its claim to be timeless, family-friendly cinema? Yeah, pretty much.  Join the gang as we explore potentially the most quotable film of the 80's, by absolute icon director Rob Reiner.  We also ask so...

Shoutout to librarians, everywhere.  The Mummy (from 1999, of course) may be one of the purest action-adventure films that Hollywood every spawned. Brendan Fraser is at his absolute best, Rachel Weisz is at her absolute charming-est, and Beni is at his absolute worst.  Action, romance, history, curses, everything you could desire in a summer blockbuster! Tune in as the gang explores (among other t...

This one is for the Bergman lovers. <3 "Winter Light," a Swedish tragedy from the 1960's, is not your typical popcorn fare. There's no crazy car chases or explosions or end-credit scenes with Spider-Man.  But man oh man, is it a phenomenal film.  Viewers follow the life of a depressed, increasingly disenchanted Lutheran pastor as he grieves the loss of his wife and wrestles...

What does a multiverse movie starring Michelle Yeoh, hot dog fingers, and googly eyes have to teach us about generational sin, shame culture, love, and… church history?  In this chaotic and colorful episode, the gang takes a deep dive into Everything Everywhere All at Once , the Oscar-sweeping A24 film that made us laugh, cry, and rethink our family trauma.  Join us as we discuss why Waymond might...

Christmas in July? Never heard of it. We're thinking Dia de los Muertos. En...Julio.  Join the gang as we discuss everyone's favorite musical about a family that hates music, Coco.  We discuss the pressing questions about this film, such as: What are the best mustaches in movie history? Is this a good afterlife, or is it kind of terrible? And, how does the Catholic Church feel about this...