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Cinema Faith

The days of counting swear words are over. Welcome to a fresh voice in film and faith. Join Cinema Faith founder Jonathan Butrin and cinephile Tim Nelson as they discuss film through a Christian lens.

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64:38

Lady Bird

Cinema Faith ·

2017/12/01

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Oscar season. After a dismal year at the movies, studios have saved their best for last. December boasts the most hopefuls, but November has a trick up its sleeve: a little indie called Lady Bird.Greta Gerwig isn't a household name, but you've seen her before. She's acted in roles both big and small for a decade (most recently as Jackie Kennedy's assistant in Jackie). But for Lady Bird, Gerwig steps behind the lens for the first time. The result is perfection

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56:08

Blade Runner 2049

Cinema Faith ·

2017/10/20

Blade Runner is a classic. That's undisputed. The 1982 film, directed by Ridley Scott, is a breathtaking blend of noir and science-fiction that offers us a glimpse of the future we desire and dread. Harrison Ford shines as Rick Deckard, a "Blade Runner" tasked with hunting down and killing a group of rogue replicants. Replicants are bio-engineered androids designed to function as slaves, but with enough free will to rebel. Blade Runner opened to an underwhelming response upon release, but has since

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68:42

It

Cinema Faith ·

2017/09/28

Stephen King doesn't typically make the "must read" list for Christians. On the surface, his tales appear dark and deranged, but a deeper look reveals a different story. Regardless of whether King is a practicing Christian (he declared himself one on his website, but has since pushed back on the label), his work speaks for itself. King writes with a clear biblical center — a world where the weak overcome the strong, hope conquers fear, and love is more powerful than evil.King's movie adaptations

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51:19

Detroit

Cinema Faith ·

2017/08/25

2010 was the year of Kathryn Bigelow. She became the first woman to win an Oscar for Best Director and her breakout indie The Hurt Locker scored a surprise win for Best Picture. The film, about a bomb defusing team in Iraq, is a master-class in tension and a gripping character study to boot. Bigelow had proven her talent and the future was suddenly limitless.But even Academy Award-winning directors are capable of colossal misfires. Case in point: Detroit. The title promises a sweeping portrait of a

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50:54

Dunkirk

Cinema Faith ·

2017/07/28

As Hollywood obsesses over superhero movies, power has shifted from directors to producers. Just ask Edgar Wright and Patty Jenkins — two veteran directors who dropped blockbuster projects after learning Marvel Studios was in charge, not them. But there is one director who continues to buck the trend and maintain his legacy as a true auteur: Christopher Nolan. Nolan's claim to fame was the 2000 indie Memento which wowed critics and audiences alike with its unique story-telling style. From that point

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58:05

Baby Driver

Cinema Faith ·

2017/07/21

We first crossed paths with Edgar Wright in the 2004 sleeper hit Shaun of the Dead. The film put Wright on the map, along with actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Two sequels rounded out the "Blood and Ice Cream" trilogy, Hot Fuzz and The World's End, continuing Wright's style of paying homage to genre films with a unique blend of satire and comedy. Wright broke new ground with 2010's Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, but the movie under-performed at the box office. Now Wright is back with a fresh

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60:39

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Cinema Faith ·

2017/05/26

No one makes superhero movies like Marvel Studios. They've earned their big-screen domination with quality films, and Guardians of the Galaxy is at the top of the list. Released in 2014 after three Iron Mans, two Thors, two Captain Americas, and an Avengers team-up, Guardians was the breath of fresh air Marvel needed. The movie eschewed the seriousness of the genre and delivered an experience that was fresh and fun.Now, the long-awaited sequel has arrived. Kicking off the summer movie season,

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60:05

Song to Song

Cinema Faith ·

2017/04/21

Chances are high that you haven't seen Terrence Malick's new film Song to Song. Few people have. It's only grossed $421,856 since opening in limited release a month ago. The critical reception has been equally poor. Things weren't always this way for Malick. Six years ago, he released The Tree of Life to universal acclaim and a domestic gross of $54 million. What happened between now and then? That's the subject of this month's podcast.Join Jon and Tim as they discuss the ups and downs of Malick's

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48:29

Get Out

Cinema Faith ·

2017/03/10

Jordan Peele is best known for his comedy work on Mad TV and Key and Peele, but for his feature film debut he chose a decidedly different path. Get Out is not only a horror film, it's a horror film about racism. The opening scene sets the tone: a black man walks nervously along the side of the road, his eyes darting wildly at his surroundings. Where is he? The suburbs. The scene is reminiscent of Trayvon Martin, and it's one of many allusions to recent events in the film.Daniel Kaluuya plays Chris,

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50:23

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Cinema Faith ·

2017/02/14

No one writes movies like Charlie Kaufman. Who else would make his feature screenwriting debut about a portal inside the brain of John Malkovich as he did in Being John Malkovich? Who else would turn his angst of trying to adapt a book into a meta-story of himself trying to adapt a book as he did in his follow-up, Adaptation? For his third feature screenplay, Kaufman took yet another unusual detour into the world of romance. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a brilliant deconstruction of love

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46:19

Almost Famous

Cinema Faith ·

2017/01/20

Cameron Crowe hasn't made a good film in over a decade, but his early work still leaves a mark. Almost Famous will always be his best movie, because it's the one closest to his heart. In the film, William Miller (Patrick Fugit) lands a job writing for Rolling Stone at age 15. He follows the band Stillwater on the road and comes of age before our eyes.The movie is Crowe's unofficial autobiography. He, too, wrote for Rolling Stone at age 15 and toured the country with a band before he knew how to

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61:50

La La Land

Cinema Faith ·

2016/12/31

At the end of 2016, we need a movie like La La Land. Musicals offer an alternate universe where people don't sit around mad at each other, they get out on the freeway and sing together.The film is a throwback to the classic era of old-school Hollywood, while still managing to be relevant and fresh. Damien Chazelle, who burst on the scene with 2014's Whiplash, is back with another masterpiece. Chazelle writes and directs with his trademark precision, bringing together lighting, cinematography,

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54:47

Manchester by the Sea

Cinema Faith ·

2016/12/16

We've been looking forward to Manchester by the Sea since January when it took Sundance by storm. Now, 11 months later, the film is everywhere and it was worth the wait. Writer/director Kenneth Lonergan, best known for 2000's You Can Count on Me, has a crafted a masterful meditation on grief and regret. Casey Affleck plays Lee, a man locked in the prison of the past who's forced to face the harsh realities of the present when his brother dies and appoints him as the guardian of his son. The film is

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43:56

Birth of a Nation

Cinema Faith ·

2016/10/14

Few films arrive with as much controversy as Birth of a Nation. A promising run on the festival circuit (complete with a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival) gave way to scandal when disturbing details emerged about writer/director/star Nate Parker's past. The movie is here now, but is it any good?Birth of a Nation tells the true story of Nat Turner, a slave who learns to read at a young age and grows up into a preacher. Nat is paraded around to various plantations in an attempt to preach

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41:02

Snowden

Cinema Faith ·

2016/09/30

The prodigal son returns! Tim is back on the show to talk about the big release of September — Oliver Stone's Snowden. Snowden tells the true story of Edward Snowden, a brilliant mind who rises through the ranks of the CIA only to turn his back on the agency after discovering the government practice of spying on its citizens.Stone is best known for controversial films of the past like Platoon, JFK, Natural Born Killers, and Born on the Fourth of July. But there's been little controversy in recent

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59:09

Hell or High Water

Cinema Faith ·

2016/09/02

Tim is on vacation this month which paved the way for a special guest on our show: Jason Thompson. Jason joins Jon to discuss the new film Hell or High Water starring Chris Pine and Jeff Bridges. The movie, directed by David Mackenzie, tells the story of two brothers on a bank robbing spree and the Texas Ranger who hunts them down.Listen in as we discuss Texas, Nick Cave, the story of Jonah, ethical dilemmas, Chris Pine, grace, and sin. Hell or High Water is playing in a theater near you!

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46:22

Do The Right Thing

Cinema Faith ·

2016/08/05

July was a difficult month for America. The shootings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile raised national debates about racism, police violence, and Black Lives Matter. The retaliatory shootings of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge ushered in new layers of fear and chaos. Our nation bled from open wounds, and we are still healing.If there is a work of art that can speak to the times we're in, it's Do the Right Thing. Spike Lee's masterpiece was released 27 years ago, but it could have

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49:02

Last Days in the Desert

Cinema Faith ·

2016/06/24

On June 20th, Cinema Faith had the pleasure of hosting an exclusive showing of Last Days in the Desert. The film stars Ewan McGregor as both Jesus and Satan and features cinematography by three-time Oscar-winner Emmanuel Lubezki. Christian movies have a checkered past, but writer/director Rodrigo García breathes new life into the genre. This is a film about Jesus' human side as he wrestles with who he is and what he's been sent to do.Join Jon and Tim as they discuss Christian movies, Gnosticism, the

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41:55

The Nice Guys

Cinema Faith ·

2016/05/27

Shane Black is the king of buddy action movies. He sold the screenplay to Lethal Weapon at age 22. In 1996, Black scored a then-record-breaking payday of $4 million for The Long Kiss Goodnight. The sale made him enemies, and he disappeared from Hollywood for nine years. Then in 2005, Black returned not just as a writer, but a director as well with Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.Now Black is back with The Nice Guys starring Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling. The film channels the noir detective genre, with Black's

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48:18

Everybody Wants Some!!

Cinema Faith ·

2016/04/29

Two years after Boyhood, Richard Linklater is back with Everybody Wants Some!! – a "spiritual sequel" to the 1993 classic Dazed and Confused. Linklater has always defied traditional approaches to storytelling. Instead of a plot and three acts, Linklater films are driven by music, characters, and authenticity.Tune in to this month's podcast as we discuss the works of Linklater, the rules of story, the value of community, and the constructs we create in our search for meaning.

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