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The new Shazam! movie promises to continue the trend of making DC movies lighter and more fun, less grim and dark. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip are out just of the theater to give their spoiler-free impressions and then, after a warning, a fuller spoiled discussion.
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The third Indiana Jones film brings Sean Connery to the franchise and returns to the search for an artifact important to Christians. Dom Bettinelli, Shelly Kelly, and Mac Barron discuss the movie’s classic lines, awesome stunts, religious themes and the exploration of the father-son dynamic.
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Over the past 50 years, the music of John Williams has been the soundtrack of some of the greatest movies of our time. Dom Bettinelli, Mike Creavey, and Angela Sealana discuss the man and his music and how it is integral to the stories it helped to tell.
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The 2002 film Minority Report is as relevant today as ever. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Michael Gossett, and Thomas Sanjurjo talk about pre-crime and free will, the danger of seeing events out of context, the loss of human dignity in the name of security, and that sleek technological future which overlays an authoritarian dystopia.
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The new Captain Marvel superhero movie is out and Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines are fresh out of the cinema to give you their first impressions over a cup of coffee. The first part of the podcast is spoiler-free and then, after a warning, they get into spoiler territory. This format is an experiment for us and we hope you’ll let us know what you think.
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Continuing their series on the Jurassic Park movies, Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Michael Gossett, and Thomas Sanjurjo come to the third installment, which is the first without Spielberg at the helm. Could it be best of them all? Does the return of Dr. Alan Grant mean a return to the fun of the first film?
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What defines a Christmas movie? Which ones are on your list of the best? Dom Bettinelli is joined by Shelly Kelly and Andrew Hermiz to talk about Christmas movies and their favorites, including some you might not expect.
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Bohemian Rhapsody, the movie about 70s supergroup Queen, unexpectedly became one of the biggest movies of 2018. Angela Sealana, Joanne Mercier, and Steve Nelson discuss the film from the perspectives of Queen fans and music lovers and dig into the hidden layers and deeper meanings found within.
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This summer’s Marvel antidote to the grim ending of Avengers: Infinity War was the fun and light Ant-Man and the Wasp. Dom Bettinelli, Trent Horn, and Andrew Hermiz discuss what makes this movie such a fun and exciting romp, but also why it might hold the key to the upcoming Avengers 4.
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SEAL Team is more than a shoot-em-‘up military procedural. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines discuss the moral and dramatic dimensions in this patriotic, gritty military show that deals not only with war and violence, but also the personal and family challenges faced by the characters.
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At listener request, we’re talking about the cult classic TV show, Firefly. Dom Bettinelli, Mac Barron, Shelly Kelly, and Maria Johnson discuss what makes this space western so compelling and why it has endured despite its way-too-short single season. Browncoats unite!
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What new network TV shows are we watching this fall that you might be interested in? Dom Bettinelli, Lisa Hendey, and Joanne Mercier look at a bunch of new shows, including God Friended Me, FBI, A Million Little Things, Manifest, and The Rookie, and give their take on whether they’re worth your time.
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Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan has been cast and re-cast in movies since the 1980s and Amazon is trying again with a new series. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Chip Hines, and Fr. Cory Sticha look at the series, discuss the morality at the heart of the Jack Ryan character, and decide whether this new series lives up to Tom Clancy’s vision.
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After the success of the first movie, Jurassic Park 2 took a darker turn while Ian Malcom becomes the hero of the dinosaur island and San Diego hosts a T Rex. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Michael Goessett, and Thomas Sanjurjo continue their discussion of the Jurassic movies with the Lost World.
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Is Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them the best movie in the Harry Potter cinematic universe? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Lyn Francisco discuss the 2016 movie, how it relates to the Potterverse as a whole, and why magical justice is so cruel.
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Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Michael Gossett go back to the classic Steven Spielberg movie, Jurassic Park, to see what holds up after 25 years, what has aged, and how the movie is at root a Frankenstein story with the mad scientist replaced by an idealistic grandpa.
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Dom Bettinelli, Maria Johnson, and Lisa Hendey discuss the Pixar movie The Incredibles 2, including whether the true superpower in the Parr family is their ability come together as a team, how Bob and Helen come to appreciate each other’s roles, and how Jack Jack steals the show again.
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Dom Bettinelli, Shelly Kelly, and Fr. Cory Sticha continue their discussion of the Indiana Jones movies with 1984’s Temple of Doom, including why this movie was so much darker and violent, how fan assessment has changed over the years, and the very best thing about the movie.
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Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Michael Gossett discuss Black Panther, the Marvel movie that was an unexpected blockbuster, looking at the hidden layers and deeper meanings in a movie about identity and our obligations to those around us.
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The story in recent Pixar animated movie Coco revolved around the Mexican celebration of the Days of the Dead/Dia de Muertos. Dom Bettinelli, Deborah Schaben, and Angela Sealana discuss the Mexican and Catholic cultural traditions that informed the movie from both insider and outsider perspectives, as well as the deeper layers and meanings in the music and even the names.
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