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Episode 268: Stranger Things S4 Jul 12, 2022

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Kat rolled the dice and joins David and James for our fourth foray into the saga of Stranger Things. Sins of the "Papa", how we judge others, how we view ourselves, and what forgiveness looks like are just some of the themes that turn this monstrous narrative upside down.

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Episode 267: Jurassic World: Dominion Jun 28, 2022

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Dinosaur Theology! Thunder lizard experts David and Marcus school a clone of James on reptiles and raptors, and then talk turns to family and (what else?) Dominion. Is this a great episode? You bet Jurassic is!

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Episode 266: Harvey Jun 21, 2022

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Our Patreon supporters voted so this week David, Richard and Miles covered the Jimmy Stewart classic Harvey. This 1950 adaptation of the play gave us plenty to talk about. We also discovered that the movie is in the public domain, meaning that you can see it here for free! [link] Harvey made us consider the value of a belief which makes a person more pleasant even if that belief may be a delusion. The main character Elwood also reminded us of the winsome attitude that Christ calls us to have toward others. Join us and maybe God can use us and this classic movie to help you walk a closer in step with Him.

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Episode 265: Top Gun: Maverick Jun 07, 2022

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Ride into the Danger Zone with Kat, Miles and James as they feel the need for speed, yet slow down to explore the target rich environment of this refined sequel. They navigate themes of age and wisdom, how to teach, surrogate fathers and the difference between confidence and pride.

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Episode 264: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness May 24, 2022

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In some alternate universe James, Richard and David hate on this movie and discuss no deep or meaningful themes... but fortunately in THIS universe, they take a Strange look at moral calculus, Wong answers, returning to our vomit, and who holds the knife as it relates to this mind-bending spin through the MCU. — Help us recruit more film lovers and theology nerds by sharing this episode with your friends. Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to help attract more listeners.

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Episode 263: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent May 10, 2022

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This week Kat, James, and Miles carry the Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. This surrealist take on the real Nicolas Cage takes a hard look at the pitfalls of fame, self deception, self-obsession, and celebrity worship. Yet through the comedic chain of events that unfolds it gives us a look at the redemptive nature of friendship, repentance, and the power of stories to bring us together. Watching this movie mindfully could remind us all of our need for the true Friend of Sinners. —

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Episode 262: Gladiator Apr 26, 2022

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Many movies entered the coliseum, but thanks to the voting of our Patreon saints, only Gladiator survived. This week we are joined by guest host Jam Watkins, of the Christian metal band Context, as we explore this modern classic. This movie reminded us of the real courage of early Christians as they were cast into the arena. Topics discussed include the power of mobs, jealous brothers, and how this movie provokes in us a desire to live for something transcendent.

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Episode 261: Morbius Apr 12, 2022

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This week Miles, James, and David cover Morbius and journey into the darker side of Marvel Comic movies. One of our hosts was very disappointed with this movie, but this podcast will not disappoint. We discuss vampirism as a metaphor for our fallen nature, the desire to achieve knowledge apart from God, how God uses our limitations, and much more. — Help us recruit more film lovers and theology nerds by sharing this episode with your friends. Rate and review the podcast wherever you listen to help attract more listeners. Follow & connect with us on social media. Support us on Patreon.

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Episode 260: The Adam Project Mar 29, 2022

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The Adam Project brings us much of the best of what you can expect from Ryan Reynolds. A movie intentionally in line with classics like ET and Back to the Future, the Sci-fi elements serve a story that is really about family, dealing with grief, the importance of our choices, and teaching us "to number our days that we may gain the heart of wisdom" as Psalm 90:12 says. So join Richard, David, and Miles as we work to "redeem the TIME" (Eph 5:16) on this episode of Popcorn Theology.

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Episode 259: The Batman Mar 15, 2022

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This week Miles, James, and Kat are vengeance on behalf of all mindless consumers. The Batman is here bringing us a look at a hero in the pattern of a biblical judge, an antagonist whose greatest weapon is exposing lies, and a corrupt city much like the ones God sent prophets to rebuke. Join us and wrestle with questions of vengeance, justice, and the need for redemption both individual and corporate.

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