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In this episode of Tim Badly Pronouncing French, we look at the 1989 film Jesus of Montreal by Denys Arcand. We talk about efforts to update Jesus and make Him relevant to modern times--and how He refuses to be so.

Tim wrote something about Jesus of Montreal for The Jagged Word.

Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee Rosevere
Closing music: "Découvre moi," Marc Senet & Simon Grivot

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All five Winterstein brothers are together in Olympia for the celebration of their parents' 50th wedding anniversary, so what else would we do but record an episode with all of us? (Excuse the microphone bumps, as we were sitting around a card table...)

We reminisce about first theater experiences and movies we remember from our childhood. Then we talk about marriage movies, from rom-com, to happy-ever-after, to the realistic struggle of marriage.

Some of the films (and shows) we mention in this episode: About Time, Wedding Crashers, 45 Years, A Hidden Life, Take Shelter, He-Man: Masters of the Universe, Jurassic Park, The Patriot, Scenes From a Marriage, Married at First Sight, Force Majeure, A Ghost Story, When Harry Met Sally, Sleepless in Seattle, Marriage Story.

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Tim and Jay talk about Father Stu, "Christian" movies, and where Mark Wahlberg's labor of love fits, both in the cinematic and theological landscapes.

Some other films (and TV series) we mention briefly in this episode: Goodfellas (again), War Room, The Passion of the Christ, Fireproof, God's Not Dead, Uncharted, The Americans, Yellowstone.

Tim wrote something on Father Stu here.

Here's the book with an interview with Mark Wahlberg.


Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee Rosevere
Closing music: "Découvre moi," Marc Senet & Simon Grivot

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Jay and Tim talk with Pastor Mark A. Pierson about the men's movie night at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Long Beach, California.

We also say requiescat in pace to Ray Liotta, Jay sounds like he's in a cavern, Tim badly pronounces French movie titles, and a lot of movies get mentioned.

Some of the films we mention in this episode: Silence, Calvary, Field of Dreams, The Lighthouse, Goodfellas, A Hidden Life, First Reformed, Father Stu, Winter Light, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Au Hazard Balthazar, Diary of a Country Priest, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles.

Opening clip from Goodfellas (1990; Directed by Martin Scorsese, performed by Ray Liotta; "Rags to Riches," performed by Tony Bennett)

Tim has an essay on Calvary in this book (only $3.99 on Kindle!).


Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee Rosevere
Closing music: "Découvre moi," Marc Senet & Simon Grivot

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It's the third week of Easter, so Jay and Tim make a list of films where resurrection shows up: Ordet (1955), Cool Hand Luke (1967), Silent Light (2007), The Kid with a Bike (2011), and Happy as Lazzaro (2018).

Some other movies we mention briefly: Halloween, La Promesse, The Child, Young Ahmed

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Tim and Jay talk with Rev. Dr. Scott Stiegemeyer, professor of theology and bioethics at Concordia University in Irvine, California, about the new movie After Yang.

We talk about technology, memory, grief, and what it means to be human.

Some of the movies we mention in this episode: After Yang, Columbus, Blade Runner, Robot and Frank, Drive My Car, Saint Maud.

The Blackest Eyes Podcast (Scott co-hosts)

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Tim and Jay mess around, talk about Academy Award nominations and possible winners, don't really put to rest the highbrow/lowbrow art debate, and mention a few more films they hope to see this year.

Some films we mention in this episode: The Power of the Dog, West Side Story, Drive My Car, Spencer, After Yang, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Columbus, Killers of the Flower Moon, Licorice Pizza, Nightmare Alley, Being the Ricardos, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Belfast, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Shang Chi and the Legend of Ten Rings, Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee Rosevere
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Everyone has to have a best-of list. This is ours. Some honorable mentions, and then our top five films of 2021 (at least of those we've seen), and then a couple we're looking forward to in 2022.

Some of the films we mention in this episode: What We See When We Look At the Sky; Pig; The Tragedy of Macbeth; The Green Knight; Lost Daughter; This is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection; Belfast; Azor; Licorice Pizza; The Killing of Two Lovers; The Last Duel; The Hand of God; Nobody; Mass; Nightmare Alley; Electric Jesus; The Northman; Mission Impossible 8; Lamb.

Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee Rosevere
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'Tis the season! Tim and Jay talk to Pastor Brian Bowes about his annual Christmas movie watch list and what makes a movie a "Christmas movie."

Some of the movies we mention in this episode: Elf, Miracle on 34th Street, Holiday Affair, A Christmas Story, Home Alone, The Bells of St. Mary's, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Going My Way, A Charlie Brown Christmas, It's A Wonderful LIfe, The Bishop's Wife, A Christmas Carol (1951), How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966), White Christmas, The Nativity Story, Frosty the Snowman, Deck the Halls, The Holly and the Ivy.


Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee Rosevere
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Jay and Tim get all the answers to all their questions about him & her from writer and director Ice Mrozek.

Among other things, Ice tells the best story that has ever been told on this podcast, involving his first acting audition, a major director, an award-winning editor, and a dinner party.

Our first episode with Ice is here.

Keep up with release information for him & her here:
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Opening music: "Let's Start at the Beginning," Lee Rosevere
Closing music: "Découvre moi," Marc Senet & Simon Grivot

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