Following on from Part 1, Neil has complete his homework, watched some horror movies and meets up with film historian, CinePunk and horror fan Robert J.E. Simpson to continue their discussion around the connections between religion and horror.

I’m aware that some listeners may be uncomfortable with the discussion of horror and it’s themes so listener discretion may be advisable where this episode is concerned.

Films discussed include The Devil Rides Out, The Wicker Man, The Omen and The Exorcist which of course naturally leads to comaprisons with Brexit, Trump and the kids movie Small Foot (disclaimer: all Neil).

You can check out more from Robert via CinePunked at www.cinepunked.com and be sure to check out their podcast on The Wicker Man!

Also the collaborations continue as I’m going to be part of CinePunked’s new publication which is coming soon!!

For this episode Neil chats with Alli Steen, creator of On Your Tod a space occupying the gap between singleness and the nuclear family. Neil and All chat about the single parenting representation in 80’s Spielberg classic E.T. and the recent Netflix Oscar contender Roma highlighting their similarities (no really) and insight into the single parent life.

Alli is also a member of the team behind the Ballyclare Picture House, a community cinema initiative that has become a vital part of the local community.

For more information about On Your Tod you can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

For more information on Ballyclare Picture House upcoming screenings and information you can check them out on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram too!

Thanks for checking out the episode and as always if you’d like to support Films and Faith you can get exclusive content via our Patron page for just $1 p/month!

This episode is a recording of the Banterflix screening of It’s A Wonderful Life held the Strand Arts Centre in Belfast on the 11th December 2018. Jim and Neil chat about the themes of the film, if George Bailey’s life is predestined to always be in Bedford Falls and how this classic film helps restore our faith in the world and each every Christmas!

Many thanks to Jim for inviting me to be part of the discussion and allowing me to put this out as a podcast. Who knows there may be more to come in 2019 stay tuned………

Merry Christmas podcast listeners!

On this episode Neil gets together with his cinema going comrade Richard for a trip to see Paul Schrader’s First Reformed. The pair then discuss the films themes, dissect some key scenes and have a little discussion about Thomas Merton and contemplative prayer (as you do)!

Check out The Bookwell for all your Christian bookish needs - including some Merton

Also seek out Paul Schrader’s book on Transcendental Style for some insight into the mood and methodology of this style of film

Hope you enjoy the podcast and please consider supporting us on Patreon!

Neil is joined on this episode by film historian, CinePunk and horror fan Robert J.E. Simpson to discuss the connection between religion and horror.

Why do the two so often go hand in hand?

What truths they are attempting to reach?

Is it really ok to watch the Exorcist??

As someone who doesn’t watch horror films, can Robert convince Neil that some of the classic religious inflected horror has value?

I’m aware that some listeners may be uncomfortable with the discussion of horror and it’s themes so listener discretion may be advisable where this episode is concerned.

Robert and Neil will also be part of the upcoming C S Lewis festival programme in East Belfast. You can join them for a discussion on 7th November 2018 at the Eastside Visitor Centre.

Drawing inspiration from C.S. Lewis' anthology, Of This and Other Worlds, this event is a faith-based, film-focused discussion about creation and artificial intelligence within science fiction cinema, from Frankenstein to Ex Machina, Metropolis to 2001. The pair will discuss and explore the themes provoked, worlds of gods and monsters, the essence of life itself, and how they reflect (or rebut) Christian theologies and the notion of God-as-sole-creator. Audience participation encouraged.

Tickets available at www.eastsidearts.net and we’d love to have you join us!

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The Films and Faith podcast is back!

New episodes are coming. These will include a return visit from Richard Ryan to chat about Paul Schrader's First Reformed and Robert J E Simpson as he tries to convince me to watch some classic horror movies!

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A new episode where I talk to Andrew Morgan director of The Heretic a documentary depicting the life and work of Rob Bell.

Neil and Andrew discuss the process, the story and the hope that the film brings.

New podcast episode in which I chat with John Wright director of Leaving My Father's Faith a documentary telling the story of Bart Campolo's decision to leave Christianity and journey into Humanism.

The film shows a wonderful conversation between Bart and his father Tony as they discuss the events that led to Bart's decision and the impact on their relationship.

More information the film can be found at campolofilm.com

For this episode Neil chats to director, author, podcaster and communicator Greg Fromholz about his series of short form documentaries depicting the lives of some of the most well known speakers, pastors and theologians of our times.

The conversation focuses on the most recent of these 'Tony Campolo Divine Dissatisfaction' as Neil and Greg discuss the many different facets and difficulties of depicting a legacy into a short form film.

For this episode Neil chats to Aaron Guthrie from New Notions Cinema about their project and the power of documentary film making.

New Notions Cinema strives to tell and share sincere, honest, narrative-driven stories about our world. The goal is to be an evolving media collective about reflecting on our contemporary world, moving people and hopefully leading them to change or take action to change it. 

You can find out more about New Notions Cinema at their website (newnotionscinema.com)

New Notions can also be found on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram