A Christmas classic - Tim Allen brings to life Santa Claus in this fun, heart-felt, and funny take on Christmas. He has 11 months to convince everyone that he really is Santa Claus - a monumental task when factoring in an ex-wife, her husband, co-workers, and friends. If you sat down with a stranger would they be able to figure out your identity? Would they know you are a Christian by how you talk, act, and behave?

This week we enter into our favorite time of year - Christmas. This year we look at a movie that has great star power but did not do well at the box office. Mythical creatures, naughty and nice, disillusionment and hope - some of the many themes and characters that jump off the screen. And yet we are drawn to the age old question: What determines naught and nice? Who is righteous? And who determines it all?

Thanksgiving - or is it Friendsgiving? As we consider this movie we do so in the backdrop of the national holiday. So what do you do when celebrating this holiday? Why do you celebrate it? And most importantly, who do you celebrate it with and why? This movie takes us on a journey of shallow relationships and ill-fated attempts at humor. But what if it chose to be more purposeful and develop relationships that were supportive, meaningful, and a blessing to each other? Join us we consider these important themes.

As we remember Veterans Day we turn our attention to an Academy Award wining movie. This movie mixes music, cinematography, and a powerful story to show the stark reality of war vs the idealism that drives 17 year olds to join the German Army and risk all...and they will ultimately loose "all." How do you view war? How do you view the people around you? Do you know their story and does that story make sense. Join us for this challenging and thoughtful movie.

In this episode we look at the 2024 movie Wicked - a movie that consider the back story that leads up the classic film, the Wizard of Oz. Taking its cue from the Broadway smash musical, the movie explores the back story of Elphaba, Glinda, the Wizard, and many others. Everyone has a story - before you judge do you know their story...and for that matter, do they know your story?

It's time for our annual Halloween Movie and this year we have chosen the reboot of The Haunted Mansion. This movie weaves disconnected characters, spirits, and lots of "easter eggs" as a homage to the famous Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland/Disneyworld. This is a movie where you can have a "Bingo Card" trying to find all of those scenes, references and, and moments regarding the ride. But along the way prepared to be entertained and see how unintentional community can be found! And don't be surprised that this year's Halloween episode is number 13 for this season...

This week we consider the "reboot" of a very successful franchise from days gone by - The Naked Gun. Using slap-stick, over the top, stupid, and borderline sophomoric humor, our experience with the movie was laughing for 85 minutes...but have we lost the ability to laugh? Can comedies like this make a triumphant return to the Big Screen? Or, are we so fractured and segmented as a society that we have lost the ability to laugh with (and at) each other?!

In this episode we are privileged to interview the writer/creator of the new episodic fantasy show The Lost Healer. Weaving Christian themes into the story, Wilson talks about the creative process, the focus on "work" as a means by which to give glory to God, and the opportunity to engage the audience in the various walks of faith. Films and shows like this are incredibly important and need our support so that "faith-filled" cinema can grow!

Welcome to a classic film that challenges the audience to consider head knowledge vs life experience; living life as opposed to observing life. This film generates emotional reactions from the audience - laughter, tears, anger, joy, etc... How are you living your life? Are you participating or observing? What about your faith? Does your faith flow naturally from your day to day living or is captured in sound bites and credal niceties? Join us as we go Good Will Hunting...

This week we look at the movie Saturday Night - the ninety minutes leading up to the launch of the iconic late night television show Saturday Night Live. Fast paced, intersecting orbs of chaos with Lorne Michaels and his wife Rosie Shuster trying to hold the whole thing together. With little to no time to breath, these two must Marshall forwards in order to get the show on the air. When does your life get out of control? When are you standing in the center of chaos?