The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus (2009)

Watching Theology December 22nd, 2010

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It seems like everything connected with Terry Gilliam is cursed. This edition of Watching Theology is no exception. Five months in planning, viewing, and construction, the Doctor Parnassus program finally emerges for public listening. On this show, you'll hear Duke and Joe discuss whether they're just a bunch of miserable movie haters, whether Terry Gilliam is really that interesting a director, and how Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus might … (Read More)

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The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Watching Theology July 21st, 2010

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Loved by millions, generation after generation, The Wizard of Oz remains a symbol of the wonder film can inspire. It is the magical tale of a poor farm girl brought to a Technicolor land of munchkins, witches, and flying monkeys. The story has the power to likewise transport the viewer "over the rainbow" into a land of possibility. And now, all that's over. In this episode Joe and Duke conclude their "Cave" series by looking at how The Wizard of … (Read More)

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WTG: The Lion King

Watching Theology June 27th, 2010

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A G-rated Watching Theology. We're not saying that WT isn't for general audiences, but this version is designed for a younger listener. Join Watching Theology G with Joe and his daughter Elaina. Together, they look at the ideas in films from both an adult's and a child's world. What does The Lion King have to say about family, dying, and leadership?  [WTG01]

Note: the regular Watching Theology will return as soon as Joe and Duke quit messing around a … (Read More)

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Gattaca (1997)

Watching Theology May 6th, 2010

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Remember Y2K? In the 1990s, movies were obsessed with the future and what it was like to live at the end of time. Gattaca is no exception. Andrew Niccol's film imagines a near-future in which people's worth is determined by their genetic code and Ethan Hawke doesn't have the right DNA. But he has a dream, a little money, and a lot of determination. On this episode we look at the genetically-enhanced future as a new "cave" - just another way of f … (Read More)

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The Truman Show (1998)

Watching Theology March 8th, 2010

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Call it satire, call it an allegory, but The Truman Show is about something. In this production-delayed episode Duke and Joe look over Peter Weir's oddly prophetic take on television. Join us as we examine how Jim Carey represents a helpless philosophical captive striving for enlightenment, a brave seeker battling demonic forces, or an innocent thinker tormented by a cruel deity. How does a satire on reality television turn into an adaptation of Plato's Republ … (Read More)

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Faith, Art & Avatar – Jeffery Overstreet on SBE

Erik Guzman March 5th, 2010

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Mark Driscoll says Avatar is "the most demonic, satanic film" he's ever seen. Check out this video for the rest of his comments on this Academy Award-nominated film.

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Then join us today as we talk with film critic and author Jeffrey Overstreet about Driscoll's comments and the relationship between faith and art. We also discuss Jeffrey's books, A … (Read More)

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