Just when you thought it was SAFE to get back in the podcast… three hosts brave the waters of this 50-year classic and see what themes attack them in this viewing, discussing the inevitability of death, sins of inaction, and how Jaws - yes Jaws - can remind us of God.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:24 - Welcome & Summary 01:36 - The Legacy of Jaws in Film History 03:48 - Popcorn & Theology Ratings 06:38 - Like, Share, Subscribe 10:12 - SPOILER WARNING: Popcorn Thoughts 14:23 - Did the Dog Die? 16:17 - Jaws' Unsurpassed Quality 19:07 - The Art of Dialogue 24:24 - No Fluff Film 28:06 - Blending Horror and Humor 34:53 - Theology: the HORROR of random DEATH 39:54 - TRUE story of the Indianapolis 44:08 - Inevitability of DEATH 52:51 - Character Motivations and Leadership 59:39 - The Complexity of Leadership Decisions 01:11:07 - Primal Fears and Archetypes in Jaws 01:17:23 - Jaws as a Representation of God 01:24:35 - The Dichotomy of Fear and Love 01:28:15 - Lightning Round 01:36:48- “Show me the way to go home…” 01:37:14 - “Farewell and adieu…”

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Join Eric and David as they dive into a fascinating discussion with Collin Garbarino, Arts and Culture Editor at World News. Explore the intersection of film and theology as they analyze the Christian allegories in Disney's "Frozen" and the impact of PG movies on the box office. Discover why live-action remakes often miss the mark and how nostalgia shapes Hollywood's storytelling. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on media literacy and the evolving landscape of family entertainment. Watch the episode here.

For more from Collin, visit https://collingarbarino.com/

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Welcome 02:44 - Professor to Film Reviewer 04:06 - The Gospel in Frozen 21:05 - Trends in Family Movies 20:43 - Entertainment for the Whole Family? 32:20 - Live-Action Remakes 38:08 - Disney Adults & Bluey 44:25 - Until Next Time…

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Up, UP and… SIDEWAYS? The PT Gang (unofficial title) of James, Miles and Jam wrestle with Superman: where the new film flies and where it falls, how it captures key character elements Snyder-bros missed, but ALSO where Snyderverse-haters are dead wrong! Find out where we thought James Gunn brought the light, or the kryptonite, to the Man of Steel. One thing’s for sure: he has issues with God… Watch the episode here.

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Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Welcome & Summary 02:30 - Popcorn Ratings 06:08 - Theology Ratings 08:09 - Subscribe, Share, Support 09:11 - Ads 11:14 - SPOILER WARNING 11:42 - Popcorn Thoughts 15:49 - Superman’s INNOCENCE 18:30 - Whose DOG is it anyway? 22:37 - NO Preaching! 25:27 - PASTICHE - good or bad? 28:40 - Superman SAVES 31:44 - PUNK ROCK Spirituality 38:51 - SUPER Peace and Patience 45:32 - The SERPENT 48:15 - Luthor’s Motivation 53:58 - Empathy v Sympathy 59:42 - Superman as Christ Figure 1:04:24 - James Gunn’s BEEF with God 1:08:12 - Clark’s LOSS of Core Values 1:15:49 - Are Superman’s parents RIGHT? 1:27:34 - Unbiblical Parenting 1:31:23 - Lightning Round 1:36:38 - Until Next Time…

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The hosts saddle up a pale horse and head West to bring a reckoning to the classic 1993 Western: Tombstone. With guns blazing, we explore the themes woven into the story of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the showdown at the O.K. Corral.

From justice and reckoning to loyalty and friendship, Tombstone offers more than just cowboy bravado. We unpack Ringo’s haunting line from Revelation and how God uses instruments in his reckoning. We also take a closer look at Wyatt and Doc’s powerful friendship and what true friendship looks like through a biblical lens.

Be our Huckleberry and join us as we examine this iconic Western from a Christian worldview. Watch the episode here.

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Welcome & Summary 03:35 - Popcorn Ratings 05:17 - Theology Ratings 07:00 - SPOILER WARNING 07:14 - Popcorn Thoughts 17:32 - How “Wild” was the West? 24:05 - Subscribe, Share, Support 25:51 - Ads 26:12 - Closer Than Brothers 40:16 - It’s not Vengeance, it’s a Reckoning 52:26 - Lightning Round 01:01:22 - Until Next Time…

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In this Titanosaur-sized episode, David talks with paleontologist Dr. Marcus Ross about Jurassic World: Rebirth. Join us as we critique the science in this movie and rank the entire Jurassic franchise. We also discuss biblical stewardship and whether it's a sin to kill a dinosaur. It seems that this franchise, uh, finds a way. Watch the episode here.

For more from Dr. Ross, find his new book and educational supplies here. 

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 01:39 - Welcome & Summary 05:58 - Popcorn Ratings 07:41 - Theology Ratings 09:36 - Subscribe, New Book & Educational Supplies 13:00 - Ads 15:03 - SPOILER WARNING 15:32 - Ranking the Jurassic Park Movies 31:31 - JW: Rebirth Popcorn Thoughts 56:01 - Scientific Strengths & Weaknesses 01:21:33 - A Sin to Kill a Dinosaur? Sin & Stewardship 01:40:22 - Lightning Round: Receive, Reject, Redeem 02:00:08 - Until Next Time…

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Why do so many movies portray work in a negative light? Does the "work-life balance" exist? What does Scripture indicate about work, life, and purpose? Where do films hit and miss the mark? In this legacy episode of In The Lobby, David and Richard chat with financial expert David Bahnsen about movies, the theology of work, and his book Full-Time: Work & The Meaning of Life. You're going to love this discussion!

Recorded in May 2024, this re-release features the full discussion available to the public. For more great content from our discussion "In The Lobby", become a Premium Seating Patron Saint on Patreon.

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:43 - Part 1: Work, Life, & Purpose in Film 12:16 - Part 2: Full Time & A Theology of Work 23:09 - Part 3: Portrayal of Work in Film 41:06 - Part 4: The "Work-Life" Balance in Film

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[Chanting] We’re sift—sift—sift—sift—sifting through the narrative. Men—James—Eric—men—watching and reviewing ‘em, Truth—truth—truth—truth—mindfully consumed again, There’s THOUGHT-ful themes at its core! Try—try—try—try—to think of something meaningful. Oh—my—God—be—glorified in watching it. Film—film—film—film—filled with some theology, An’ theres NO surcease of POPCORN!

Today we’re looking at 28 Years Later the sequel to 28 Days Later Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland and starring Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alfie Williams and Ralph Fiennes.

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Welcome & Summary 2:44 - Popcorn Ratings 4:58 - Theology Ratings 7:18 - SPOILER WARNING 7:26 - Popcorn Thoughts 21:34 - “MaGiC oF tHe PlAcEnTa” 24:40 - Subscribe, Share, Support 25:51 - Ads 28:05 - Dying for the Glory of God 47:08 - The Ripple Effects of Sin 1:02:34 - Lightning Round 1:14:30 - Until Next Time…

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Is the live action version of the original animated classic “fire” or is it “toothless”? James and Jam saddle up and soar through the ups and downs of the Dreamworks Dragons origin story, discussing both versions and their amazing, shared themes of the transformed life, transformed community, and freedom from the enslaving dragon. Watch the episode here.

Chapter: 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - Welcome & Summary 03:15 - Popcorn Ratings 04:44 - Animated VS Live Action 06:33 - Theology Ratings 09:24 - SPOILER WARNING! Popcorn Thoughts 12:49 - Darker Tone and Casting 16:05 - Classic Coming of Age Story 20:07 - Dreamworks VS Disney 24:38 - Subscribe, Share, Support 25:44 - Ads 27:58 - The Transformed Life 34:03 - Agent of Change 37:06 - End of the Dragon’s Reign 44:36 - Vikings and Dragons: Jews and Gentiles 50:09 - Lightning Round 1:00:05 - Until Next Time…

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What a LOVELY DAY! Witness Eric and James as they race through the high octane popcorn fury of this film, crashing through the explosive theological parallels of this ten-year old classic whose cinematic engine is still running strong. When it comes to films worth reviewing, this one takes it to the Max. Cue the electric flame-throwing guitar… Watch the episode here.

Chapters: 1:06 - Welcome & Summary 2:36 - Popcorn Ratings 4:36 - Theology Ratings 7:00 - SPOILER WARNING 7:05 - Popcorn Thoughts 21:33 - How Does it Compare to The Originals? 23:07 - Subscribe, Share, Support 24:55 - Ads 27:08 - The Imago Dei Prevails 37:14 - It’s Not an ESCORT it’s an EXODUS 49:23 - Lightning Round 1:04:47 - Until Next Time…

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Is this the greatest movie for preteens ever made, or is our host’s mind clouded by nostalgia? Explore Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990) with us and see how these seemingly silly characters connect deeply the story of Christ, His disciples, and the conflict between God’s family and Satan. This movie in particular brings up concepts of maturity, belonging, and what it means to be family. Watch the episode here.

Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:48 - Welcome & Summary 03:40 - Popcorn Ratings 06:31 - Theology Ratings 10:31 - SPOILER WARNING 10:38 - Popcorn Thoughts 27:31 - Subscribe, Share, Support 28:46 - Ads 31:08 - Theology Thoughts 31:32 - A Tale of Two Fathers 43:55 - Splinter as a Christ Figure 51:23 - Lightning Round 01:06:11 - Until Next Time…

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