Popcorn Theology

James explores why Shane Black's third Iron Man film shouldn't be dismissed, taking the themes of "heart" and "legacy" from prior films and concluding with "identity". Tony then has to yield his obsessive desire for control to three helpers – representing his past, his present and his future – as the Iron Man trilogy "coincidentally" concludes at Christmas. Also, Richard reveals a secret more shocking than the Mandarin! Iron Man 3 Screenwriter Drew Pearce said "even though on one level what we're making is an entertaining, moment-to-moment distraction for confection… that in some ways we are trying to tap into something a bit bigger as well… I feel like that's what everyone should do in every form of entertainment." Pretty much explains why we do Popcorn Theology! You also might enjoy reading some of the written content on this film available from Cinemagogue!

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Join us as we use this film to jump into conversation about the importance of having good role models to look up to and imitate, the idea of a 'multiverse' and how that might present a mirror back on the content of our own hearts, and more!

What a great flick!

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Ever wonder what James Harleman's thoughts were on GROUNDHOG DAY?

Well, here you go. We recommend waking up to this episode every day for a few months.. you know, for full effect.

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Join us this week as Richard and James discuss the newest offering in the 'Unbreakable' trilogy (if it can be called that?), GLASS.

While these co-hosts may go back and forth a bit in their opinion about just how good of a movie this turned out to be, there is no disagreement that this film gives us some really good things to think about and discuss!

Doubt vs Faith, the nature of conversations which have as their beginning an assumption of materialism, and more. We hope you enjoy!

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Join us this week as Richard and James discuss the newest offering in the 'Unbreakable' trilogy (if it can be called that?), GLASS.

While these co-hosts may go back and forth a bit in their opinion about just how good of a movie this turned out to be, there is no disagreement that this film gives us some really good things to think about and discuss!

Doubt vs Faith, the nature of conversations which have as their beginning an assumption of materialism, and more. We hope you enjoy!

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This week, our time machine takes us back to some audio content from James Harleman regarding the original Avengers film! This episode is being released as we follow along with the Road to Endgame calendar!

Enjoy!

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Join the guys this week as they prepare for the release of Glass by diving backwards into the original film in the trilogy, Unbreakable!

This movie is considered by many to be one of Shyamalan's classics, and even his critics tend to view this one favorably. It certainly provided us a lot to talk about!

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This episode will probably feel like six-in-one... We apologize for how quickly we found ourselves moving through each chapter, but it sure was hard to talk about this film well in a reasonable length of time!

Richard and James take the week (sans David) to chat about the Netflix original Coen Brothers film, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs! This movie seems to have some deep ideas it is playing with, but as we find on the episode.. figuring it all out can be about as unlikely as a chicken that can do math!

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As our podcast is still on a bit of a Holiday break, we decided we'd take this opportunity to open up the vaults of James Harleman's Cinemagogue content, right here on the podcast feed!

Take a listen to this presentation which took place after a live showing of the film, years ago!

We'll be back with our regular programming very soon!

(Written content from Cinemagogue on this film can be seen here)

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This year, we asked our Patron Saints (that is, our supporters on Patreon!) to decide what movie we should cover for the Christmas holiday. They didn't disappoint.

Why not take a listen as we discuss the arguably Christmas film, Gremlins? This movie actually proves to be pretty rich in things to chat about at this time of year - greed, consumerism, and our need to place good gifts in their proper places, with their proper rules.

We promise this episode won't be, '...another reason to hate Christmas.'

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