Cinema Stories Podcast

After the success of The Last Crusade, there was always talk from the creative trinity of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford that they wanted to do more films in the Indy series; who knew it would take nineteen years to get it.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. We discuss knowledge for selfish purposes or for the benefit of all, true belief, true treasure, looking like God, identity and so much more!

“The Bridge Over the River Kwai” is the most famous movie about the building of Burma Railway during World War II, but in 2013 the true story of the soldiers forced to build this railroad and survived was brought to life on screen.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Railway Man. We discuss the destructive nature of sin, the power of love, a new nature, supernatural forgiveness and so much more!

By 1992, Disney animation was in a new golden age and Aladdin continued that tradition with distinction.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Aladdin. We discuss being a slave, power, freedom, gifts and so much more!

Pixar has a way of getting in our heads. Literally. In the 2015 release of Inside Out, Pixar once again proved they understand both kids and their parents in their heartwarming story of family and dealing with life’s changes.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about the struggle of growing up, the role of grief and love in our lives, and so much more.

It has been 11 years since Iron Man kicked off the Marvel Cinematic Universe and now the end of an era has come as the Avengers face their most difficult test yet.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Avengers: Endgame. We discuss Thanos, the garden, crummy gods, rest, the Infinity Stones, sacrifice, responsibility and so much more!

The last few years there have been a plethora of Spider-Man films and for many there has been a real feeling of Spider-Fatigue, so in 2018 when the Spider-Verse hit the big screen it was like a breath of fresh air.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. We discuss expectations, talents, fathers, choices, family, community and so much more!

Rumored to be like “Big” for the Superhero world, “Shazam” doesn’t fit into any category we’ve seen this far in the DC or Marvel universe. Standing on it’s own, “Shazam” has a lot to say and yet is a laugh from beginning to end.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Shazam. We discuss the temptation of power, the allure of sin, and adoption into a family of faith hope and love.

Most people were not sure what to expect when Disney announced that it was going to be making a movie based on one of its most beloved theme park rides, but the film would go on to be one of the biggest hits of 2003.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. We discuss the lure of sin, the walking dead, names, grace and so much more!

The first female-led Marvel movie has finally made it to screen after 11 years since the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Captain Marvel. We discuss true names, highjacked identity, accusation, the truth, community and so much more!