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This review of The Star marks the first time in Divine Cinema history Jeff, Dylan and Adam have recorded in the same room. Will this movie be the next holiday classic or will it be another in a long line of horrible Christian movies that end of desecrating the art of filmmaking?
Review of The Star (04:36)
Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (44:44)
PLOT SUMMARY
A small, but determined, donkey named Bo feels as though he is destined for more than just being a mill donkey. He wants to be part of the king's caravan. When the opportunity finally comes for him to fulfill his dreams, he is side tracked by his affection for his new owner Mary. Conflicted about pursuing his own dreams or protecting Mary, Bo chooses to help Mary and her soon to be born baby boy, Jesus. In doing so Bo does fulfill his dream of accompanying a King.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Review of The Star
Staff Picks
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OUR NEXT MOVIE
Last Days in the Desert will be our next film. If you would like to watch the movie before our next episode check out JustWatch.com on where to find it.
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The One I Wrote For You is a far cry from so bad it's good. This movie is just plain bad. Jeff, Dylan and Adam suffer for the cause and discuss how this film completely misses the mark. Actually, it doesn't even know what mark it is aiming for. Christian movie? Hallmark movie? After-school special? Bad story, undeveloped characters and phoned-in performances.
Review of The One I Wrote For You (03:50)
Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (53:00)
PLOT SUMMARY
Ben Cantor is a disenchanted singer/songwriter. After choosing integrity over a lucrative record deal Ben puts his family first and relegates his music to the privacy of his home. But when his daughter enters him into a reality show singing competition he gets a second chance to make his dreams come true. But at what cost will this new opportunity come with?
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Review of The One I Wrote For You
Staff Picks
YOUR SUPPORT
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You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
OUR NEXT MOVIE
The Star will be our next film. If you would like to watch the movie before our next episode check your local listings for movie times.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you'd like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links...
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It is safe to say that Calvary is by far Jeff, Dylan & Adam's favorite film they've reviewed for the show thus far. But, of course, this show is not just about the quality of a given film, but it's portrayal of real life faith. How does Calvary stack up? How many pieces of silver does it deserve? And who killed Father James' dog? All these questions and much more will be discussed in this edition of Divine Cinema.
Review of Calvary (03:17) Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (56:01)
PLOT SUMMARY FOR CALVARY
Father James, an Irish priest, life is threatened when a parishioner from his church threatens to kill him because of the sins of someone else. Despite the threat, Father James continues in his priestly duties. Throughout his last week we are introduced to a diverse group of wounded people, including Father James' own daughter who has just attempted to taker her life. Every interaction with the people in his town proves to be a mini theology course on the harshness of reality, all while wondering "who is going to be the killer?"
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Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or on whatever platform you're listening.
You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
OUR NEXT MOVIE
The One I Wrote for You will be our next film. If you would like to watch the movie before our next episode check out JustWatch.com on where to find it.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you'd like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links...
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The only thing better than a bad Christian movie is a bad horror movie. This week we combine the two with The Visitation. After all, we are headed into Halloween. Listen as Jeff, Dylan and Adam review this convoluted mess of a film. From plot, pacing and phoned in performances this movie misses all the marks. Find out if this film is so bad it's good, or just plain bad?
Review of The Visitation (00:02:09)
Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (00:45:13)
PLOT SUMMARY
The Visitation takes place in the town of Antioch inhabited by the usual cast of small town characters including an inept police department, rebellious teenagers and of course everyone has a secret. We open with former pastor Travis Jordan putting down his dog after losing his wife in a gruesome murder a year prior. Soon strange miracles begin to take place in town courtesy of John Connor, sorry I mean Eddie Vedder, no, sorry again, I mean Brandon Nichols, who is claiming to be Jesus. The town soon begins to believe Brandon's claim while Pastor Travis and the local vet, Morgan, investigate who Brandon real is. Is he the second coming of Christ or something else?
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Review of The Visitation
Staff Picks
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or on whatever platform you're listening.
You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
OUR NEXT MOVIE
Calvary will be our next film. If you would like to watch the movie before our next episode check out JustWatch.com on where to find it.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you'd like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links...
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Jeff, Dylan, and Adam take a nostalgic look at the 1998 film, Simon Birch on this episode. Hear our take on the small hero, Jim Carrey's cameo, and the faith portrayed in the Rockwellian setting. Aside from getting a little obsessed over Oliver Platt and his performance, there dissension among the hosts as to the overall quality of this film and its portrayal of faith.
Review of Simon Birch (00:03:46)
Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (01:05:34)
Staff Pic (01:14:57)
PLOT SUMMARY
Simon Birch and his best friend Joe Wenteworth live in a small New Hampshire town during the 1960's. Simon and Joe are both outcasts in their town. Simon, because he is a little person, and Joe because he is the "town bastard." Simon believes that his small stature is the means in which God will use him for a heroic purpose. Joe, after losing his mother, and with the help of Simon is determined to find out who is Father is and is less accepting of his place in life.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Review of Simon Birch
From Our Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives Segment
Staff Picks
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or on whatever platform you're listening.
You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
OUR NEXT MOVIE
The Visitation will be our next film. This movie is tough to find, but it is an adaptation of a novel of the same name by Frank Peretti.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
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Jeff, Dylan and Adam share some of their favorite things in this episode. This includes what they're watching, 2017 summer movies and of course their favorite podcasts, other than of Divine Cinema of course. Not only is this bonus episode celebrating International Podcast Day 2017 but it is also the year anniversary of this show. We started as a bonus episode on another podcast called Irenicast and here we are a year later a podcast of our own.
MORE ON INTERNATIONAL PODCAST DAY
International Podcast Day™ is September 30th and is an international celebration of the power of podcasts! The celebration is a great opportunity to connect with fellow podcasters, podcast listeners, podcast enthusiasts, and leaders in the podcasting industry. Help spread the word by telling your friends, sharing the celebration on your podcasts and social media feeds, and using #InternationalPodcastDay. There are several ways to get involved and plenty to benefit from by taking part in International Podcast Day. See some of the suggestions on how to get involved from the International Podcast Day website.
MORE ON IRENICAST
This show spun off from Irenicast, a podcast serving up conversations to provoke your progressive Christian imagination. Irenicast features regular conversations between post-evangelical ministers Jeff and Allen, interviews with artists and thought leaders, developments in American religion, political diatribes, and a variety of segments. New episodes post on the first and third Tuesday of each month. If your faith is in process and you're looking for a place to work it out loud, then Irenicast is for you.
Past Divine Cinema Episodes (aka Divine Prequels)
RELEVANT LINKS
Dylan's Favorite Things
Adam's Favorite Things
Jeff's Favorite Things
Other Links
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or on whatever platform you're listening.
You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
OUR NEXT MOVIE
Don't forget that our next full episode posts on Thursday, October 12th. Simon Birch will be our next film. If you would like to watch the movie before our next episode check out JustWatch.com on where to find it.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you'd like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links...
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In Divine Cinema's first outing with an actual good movie, Jeff, Dylan, and Adam have a lively debate about the main character, Sonny, in the 1997 Robert Duvall film, The Apostle. This episode becomes a character study of sorts as our hosts offer up their thoughts on the motivations of the films main protagonist… or antagonist?
Film Facts about The Apostle, 1997 (00:01:18)
Review of The Apostle, 1997 (00:04:25)
Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (01:09:38)
PLOT SUMMARY
Sonny is a passionate, southern Pentecostal preacher whose seemingly perfect life is upended when he discovers that his wife is having an affair. This leads to Sonny's intensity getting the better of him and he violently attacks his wife's lover with a baseball bat, killing him. Sonny flees to Louisiana. But instead of laying low he secures several odd jobs to help found a new church. However his past eventually comes back to him and he is forced to face the consequences of this actions.
RELEVANT LINKS
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher or on whatever platform you're listening.
You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
OUR NEXT MOVIE
Simon Birch will be our next film. If you would like to watch the movie before our next episode check out JustWatch.com on where to find it.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you'd like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links...
Email Us at [email protected]
Follow Us on Twitter
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This post may contain affiliate links. Divine Cinema is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
Jeff, Dylan, and Adam take an in-depth look at 2014 disaster (or maybe more appropriately: a disaster of a film?) film Left Behind starring Nicolas Cage. This film is loosely based on the book of the same name and portrays what would happen in a world where Nic Cage is a pilot and experiences the rapture. The Divine Cinema co-hosts talk about all the ins and outs of the film and try to figure out what is missing from it; besides all the people that got raptured that is.
Left Behind Review (05:19)
Ratings and Redeemed Perspectives (47:02)
LEFT BEHIND (2014) PLOT SUMMARY
Ray Steele (Nic Cage) is an airplane pilot who is struggling to deal with his wife's recent conversion and seeming obsession with Christianity and end-time prophecies. While he's mid-flight a number of passengers (including all the children) suddenly disappear. The flight crew and the passengers who are "left behind" try to make sense of what has happened and deal with new dangers that arise from the world-wide disappearances. Meanwhile, Ray's daughter, Chloe, home from college to visit the family, deals with the chaos on the ground as hundreds vanish, including her own little brother. Near-misses and confusion abound, in more ways than one.
RELEVANT LINKS
This show spun off from Irenicast, a podcast serving up conversations to provoke your progressive Christian imagination. Irenicast features regular conversations between post-evangelical ministers Jeff and Allen, interviews with artists and thought leaders, developments in American religion, political diatribes, and a variety of segments. New episodes post on the first and third Tuesday of each month. If your faith is in process and you're looking for a place to work it out loud, then Irenicast is for you.
Past Divine Cinema Episodes (aka Divine Prequels)
From Our Review of Left Behind (2014)
Staff Picks
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Divine Cinema. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or on whatever platform you're listening.
You can also help support the show financially by going to DivineCinema.net/Amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?
Let us know what you think about the show and/or suggest a movie you'd like us to review in the future. Any and all feedback is welcome. Contact us through the following links...
Email Us at [email protected]
Follow Us on Twitter
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Android, Spreaker and SoundCloud
Speak to Us on our Feedback Page
See Us on Instagram
Support Us on Amazon
Love Us?
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