Davey June 21st, 2009

This was maybe the single most difficult movie-watching experience I've had when I saw it a year or two ago. I thought there was a lot of great stuff in the film, but didn't think I'd ever want to see it again. Your podcast made me reconsider. I think one of the most important things you didn't bring up, however, is whether or not Bess really is communicating with God, or whether she is mentally ill–the characters within the film ask this question, and it's impossible (for me, at least) to watch Watson's incredible, heartbreaking performance without asking it myself. I think that question is central to the film's success, and part of why the epilogue really worked for me, and still seemed to retain a good degree of ambiguity (again, for me, at least). Great episode though, one of my favorites in awhile–and thanks again for the shout out! Looking forward to both "In Bruges" and "Brigham City" (and "Falling," sometime).

sam l. June 30th, 2009

Have you considered doing Wise Blood? Seems like a interesting movie, theologically.

J Raines July 5th, 2009

you may be interested in this book, blog, and podcast:
"a year of hitchcock"

i'll leave out the link as i believe they are forbidden.

just google the title along with the word "podcast" to find the site.

jr

Daniel Crooke July 13th, 2009

I have yet to listen to this episode (still waiting for Breaking the Waves to come on TV…) but I'm a big fan of WT and WTD. I'm sure this has been suggested before, but have you ever considered featuring 'It's a Wonderful Life' on WT? It seems like there are numerous themes, both theological and not, within the film that would be interesting to hear you discuss.

Davey Morrison July 31st, 2009

I just posted a brief review examining the movie "Happy Feet" from a theological and philosophical perspective, if you're interested.
http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-9888-Salt-Lake-City-Movie-Events-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Review-Happy-Feet-dir-George-Miller-2006
Still looking forward to "Brigham City" and "In Bruges"!