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Ep 50 - Double Short: Conclave & The Two Popes
We return after long pause with a review of two movies about choosing a new pope: Conclave and The Two Popes. Find Us: Carl - Threads:...
Jun 19
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Ep 48 - Short: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
It's technically the third day of Christmas, so it's not too late for us to review 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' the 2024 Christmas...
Dec 27, 2024
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Ep 47 - Accidentally Religious? Latter-day Saints Unravel Heretic
Three Latter-day Saints share their thoughts about Heretic, a 2024 horror film about two sister missionaries and their terrifying...
Nov 26, 2024
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Ep 46 - Star Wars Folklore: Crossover with Angels and Seerstones
Today's episode is a crossover with the folklore podcast Angels and Seerstones to discuss legends of Spencer W. Kimball having inspired...
Nov 15, 2024
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Ep 45 - Inside Out 2: Anxiety and Agency
Join us as we dive into Pixar's Inside Out 2, discussing the new emotions, Riley's evolving sense of self, and how the movie aligns with...
Sep 26, 2024
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Ep 44 - Short: 2001: A Space Odyssey
This movie is one of Carl's favorites, but Liz had never seen it. Join us for our first in-person recording as we dive deep into the...
Aug 22, 2024
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Ep 43 - Dune: The Use and Abuse of Religion
The prophesied Dune episode has arrived! Along for the ride across the sands of Arrakis are Ivan Wolfe and Michael Haycock. Our intrepid...
May 9, 2024
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Ep 42 - Short: The Most Reluctant Convert
After two seasons of being snuck into almost every episode, CS Lewis finally takes center stage as we discuss the 2021 film The Most...
Apr 18, 2024
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Ep 39 - Indiana Jones, Lapsed Latter-day Saint?
Grab your hats and archeology tools; it's time to go on an adventure! Guests Matt Bowman and Megan Harris help us unpack the intriguing...
Feb 8, 2024
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Ep 37 - Nightmare Before Christmas: Holiday Ecumenism
Dive into the realm where spiritual introspection meets lighthearted animation. Join Liz Busby, Carl Cranney, and our guest Christian...
Dec 14, 2023
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Ep 35 - Mrs. Harris: A Love Your Neighbor Film
Who knew that high fashion could teach us how to treat each other? Kjerste Christensen joins us to chat about the charming movie Mrs...
Oct 19, 2023
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Ep 33 - Barbie: Neither Matriarchy or Patriarchy is Sufficient
Hi Barbie! It's time for our discussion of all things pink and all things ... Ken? Meagan Kohler and Suzanne Tanner join us to talk about...
Sep 14, 2023
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Ep 32 - Oppenheimer: Seeking Between Black and White
Who would have thought a biopic adaptation of a 1000-page tome would become a summer blockbuster? Author Daniela A. Mera and returning...
Aug 31, 2023
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Ep 31 - Les Misérables: The Triumph of Mercy Over Vocal Trauma
Can the message of a work triumph over poor artistic execution and a lack of understanding of genre? Jim Bennett and Joseph Addington...
Jun 29, 2023
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Ep 27 - Keep Your (Covenant) Oath: Latter-day Saints on D&D Honor Among Thieves
Dungeons and Dragons is a popular hobby among Latter-day Saints, so we rounded up some dungeon masters for this episode. Shannon Oler and...
Apr 27, 2023
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Ep 26 - Where the Crawdads Sing: Wading Through the Marshes of #metoo
Join us as we get our feet wet in the North Carolina marshes to discuss this adaptation of the popular novel. Guests Jamie Lewis Holt and...
Apr 13, 2023
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Ep 25 - The Whale: To Live A Celestial Life, Sometimes You Have to Stare Into the Abyss
Can you atone for years of hurt after a major breach of trust by asking forgiveness? And are people inherently awful to each other or are...
Mar 30, 2023
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Ep 24 - Arrival: In Heaven We Will All Speak Heptapod
Do we understand God as clearly as we think, or do we have to fight through as many difficulties as Louise does when conversing with the...
Mar 16, 2023
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Ep 23 - Dueling Pinocchios
Two Pinocchio films, one clear winner? Come compare these two 2022 adaptations of the classic story as we discover that you can buy...
Mar 2, 2023
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Ep 17 - Howl's Moving Castle: The Heroism of Domesticity in a Weird World at War
Join us for a discussion about the weirdness that is Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle with William Morris, author of The Darkest...
Nov 10, 2022
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