Ken and Todd discuss the experimental narrative film Glitch in the Grid and debate whether or not it can be described as "Christian mumblecore." Is the mumblecore genre inherently antithetical to a Christian worldview? How does the film depict spiritual emptiness in a time of economic recession? Tune in to find out.
SHOW NOTES:
0:36 - Intro
1:50 - Basic plot synopsis of Glitch in the Grid
3:21 - Christian symbolism
8:35 - The experimental approach to the narrative
11:03 - Is this "Christian mumblecore"?
17:19 - The recession and whether or not the characters are sympathetic
22:27 - Inarticulateness and vague spiritual imagery
25:10 - Is mumblecore compatible with a Christian worldview?
36:37 - Final thoughts on the film
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