Shootin' the Ish with a Brit

Shootin' the Ish with a Brit

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  • S5 Ep. 5: Under the Banner of Heaven - Episode 6

    We are at the penultimate episode! (for real this time)

    Brenda gets the go-ahead to "save" The Laffertys, a desire she had from the beginning. Ron had a same-sex experience with an FLDS member that confirms that he is confused about his place in the world sans wife, children and hope. We get to see more of so-called Prophet Onias, Brady and here come two new characters out of nowhere: Chip & Ricky.

    Jen and David have opposing takes on the line - "If a revelation comes from God, it will cause an increase of love and appreciation, a sign that Satan cannot duplicate."

    And we further discuss themes of placation, questioning faith, God v. church and acceptance.

    1 hr 1 min
  • S5 Ep. 4: Under The Banner of Heaven - Episode 5

    We are at the penultimate episode (just kidding..It's not).

    Ron seems to be the supervillain. Operative word: seems. Dan has turned into a true Mr. Nasty by trying to convince Matilda that her daughters should be his wives. ick! Detective Taba is still an odd addition to this story...until you read a little about the Paiute and Mormon history. The music still gives nothing, especially when Trader Joe - we mean - Traitor Joe Smith dies dramatically. And a few themes that have us chatting more than usual are the trust and distrust of women; what a husband will do when his back is against the wall; and the wrath of a mother.

    1 hr 1 min
  • S5 Ep. 3: Under The Banner of Heaven - Episode 4
    They found Bishop Low! ... and he is not dead. That man is fishing. 
    Episode 4 of Under the Banner of Heaven, titled Church and State, shows us the internal struggle Detective Jeb Pyre has when he chooses his job over the demands of Church. It's revealed that Dan's defiance of man's law takes him down an FLDS path that puts his life and the life of his wife in danger. Ron was indeed upset by his own wife's writing of the letter to the President of the Church, denouncing anti-government sentiments. And Detective Taba is still useless.
    Jen and David have a found a way to relate to all of these, as we're sure you have to. Get into the conversation, and let us know if you agree that Sam Worthington's acting needs to go in Apartment 4E.
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    57 min
  • S5 Ep. 2: Under The Banner of Heaven - Episode 3 - Recap

    David and Jen discuss episode 3 of FX's Under the Banner of Heaven.

    This episode dives more into the distrust between Fundamentalist Mormons and the Government. And we get a look into the minds of someone, like Sam (Rory Culkin) who believes that he heard from God to destroy those on a "list."

    David and Jen discuss whether Brenda and Erica were on the "list"; How this story attempts to be an authentic Mormon story without an outsider's gaze; the mediocrity of the show's music; How everyone has to serve someone; and other awesome realizations.

    Also, what value has Detective Bill Taba brought to the show? We genuinely do not know...

    Let us know your thoughts! Twitter: @ishwithabrit , IG: shootintheishwithabrit or Website: ishwithabrit.com

    52 min
  • S5 Ep. 1: Under The Banner of Heaven - Episodes 1&2 - Recap
    Season 5 is here!
    And what better way to start than to review a show - FX's Under the Banner Heaven, starring Andrew Garfield as a Mormon Detective (Jeb) investigating a double homicide - a Mormon wife (Brenda) and daughter (Erica). The suspects are all Mormons, making the Detective's job in some ways easy and other ways hard as he navigates his faith and the faith of those who may just be murderers.
    In this season's inaugural episode, we discuss the first two episodes - When God Was Love and Rightful Place. David has a theory on who may have killed Brenda and Erica and suspects that the killers will use their belief in God to justify it.
    And Jen offers her cult experience as a way to bring color and understanding to the two juxtaposed sides of Mormonism that tugs at Jeb and Allen, the husband of Brenda.
    What do you think of the show so far? How are your own beliefs or non-beliefs informing your view of the show? And what from the show would you put in Apartment 4E?
    P.S. Why is Andrew Garfield NOT in the Bond conversation?
    1 hr 10 min
  • Batman: Over The Years
    Jen and David discuss the portrayals of DC's Batman over the years.
    Which Batman did you grow up with? George Clooney? Michael Keaton? Who is your favorite Batman? Who was the worst?
    The duo discuss their preferences and the reasons for them.
    1 hr 2 min
  • S4 Ep. 13: Life Stories: Now
    Now, now, now. Our now is as mid-30somethings looking forward to all that life has to bring. David lives in Hawaii and Jen is about to get married. The now is now-ing. Get into it with us by sharing how your now is shaping you.
    1 hr 25 min
  • S4 Ep. 12: Life Stories: Mid-30s
    Divorce. Leaving HBO. Starting Businesses. Oh yeah - 30s, we got some endings and beginnings. Join us as we reflect on how our mid-30s shaped us. What about that era do you long for?
    1 hr 6 min
  • S4 Ep. 11: Life Stories: Early 30s
    Early 30s!
    The decade that scares so many folks.
    For Jen and David, 30 heated up. He got married. She jumped out of a plane. Yes - that kind of heat.
    Explore this fleeting era with them while taking a ride down memory lane OR anticipate what yours could look like.
    1 hr 16 min

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A Black American shorty shoots the ish with a white British chap from an anti racist and anti supremacist lens.