Movies Are Spiritual

What do you do when the justice system fails? This movie review of the 1993 film The Fugitive starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones explores what happens when a person is wrongly convicted of a murder. What does the film have to say about the concept of justice philosophically and spiritually? We analyze this idea and why Dr. Richard Kimble is still motivated to help others when he's on-the-run and slowing down may land him back in jail or to the electric chair. Watch to see what spiritual themes we found moving in the film and why in this episode! ======================================================= MOVIE MERCH: Looking for some merch from The Fugitive? Check out these Amazon links. We are an affiliate so if you choose to make a purchase, we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you. The Fugitive movie on Blu Ray: https://amzn.to/45Reurz Harrison Ford 5-Film Collection: https://amzn.to/3RnSBMo The Fugitive: The Complete TV SERIES: https://amzn.to/3t2ZXun ==========================================================

Do you know what the character Indiana Jones was almost originally named? In Raiders of the Lost Ark, what is true about the Ark of the Covenant and what's fiction? This review and reaction podcast will explain the story behind the characters and many fun behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the first Indiana Jones film Raiders of the Lost Ark! This is Drew's #1 favorite movie of all-time! MOVIE MERCH: ============================== ============================== The links below will take you to Indiana Jones merch on Amazon. We are an Amazon affiliate so if you choose to make a purchase, we may make a small commission at no extra cost to you: Men's Raiders of the Lost Ark Leather Jacket: https://amzn.to/44Eobs1 Lego Indiana Jones: Escape from the Lost Tomb: https://amzn.to/45Ghebu Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Bonus X-Ray Edition: https://amzn.to/3r3eINe Indiana Jones 4-Movie Collection: https://amzn.to/44IwXW0 ============================== ============================== #moviereview #moviepodcast #indianajones #movietrivia

Why does Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back still hold up almost 50 years after its release? Drew makes the case that Empire changed movie sequels forever and why it's his #2 favorite movie of all-time. We discuss some trivia including a possible filmmaking blunder that occurred in the swamp of Dagobah and why Lando is suddenly wearing... Han's clothes?? What's up with that? Watch the video and leave a comment to tell us what you think about this amazing sequel and the interesting movie trivia Drew shares. Empire Strikes Back Merch: The links below will take you to Amazon's website. We are an Amazon affiliate. If you choose to purchase an item, we may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Own the movie (Blu Ray, 4k Digital, DVD etc): https://amzn.to/45eunYO Empire Strikes Back comic: https://amzn.to/3shnqrA Empire Strikes Back movie poster (24x36): https://amzn.to/3QK8U5S Book: The Making of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back: https://amzn.to/3KKPLNc T-Shirt: "Visit Hoth": https://amzn.to/45w0kf9

The original Rocky was far more than just a sports film. The deep character interactions point to bigger themes than winning a boxing match, plus the film is a true underdog story of a low-budget film that won the Oscar and a launching pad for Sylvester Stallone's career. Stallone made a risky bet on himself to get this film made the way he envisioned it, and it paid off. So how did it happen? Find out in this episode!

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This podcast explores the character Dracula as a spiritual metaphor in the film The Last Voyage of the Demeter. This film inspired by a chapter of Bram Stoker's novel Dracula also explores the question of why God would allow evil in the word, an intriguing thread explored through the character Clemens. What was this film trying to tell us and what does the metaphor of Dracula mean? Find out here!

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(CONTAINS SPOILERS) Rambo's debut in First Blood contained a surprisingly deep message! This podcast discussion on First Blood discusses what may have been one of the first movies to comment on the veteran experience after returning from from Vietnam. The film gives us a story-driven look at PTSD. Check out Drew's honorary mention to his Top 6 Favorite Films list and find out what makes it so meaningful! This podcast is sponsored by breweryministries.org

Casablanca had viewers on the edge of their seats due to the difficult decisions characters were forced to make throughout the film, making it a fascinating exploration of psychology. In this movie review podcast, we discuss the situations each characters faced and our reactions to their dilemmas. Some characters transform. Others are consumed by their own vices. Some even have spiritual dilemmas so complex that even right and wrong are unclear. Although it's an old 1942 black and white film, it surprisingly still moves audiences today. We discuss this classic film here on this episode of Movies Are Spiritual! #moviereview #moviepodcast #movies #film #classicmovies #casablanca #moviereaction

What's the real story behind the surprise hit The Sound of Freedom and what's been expanded upon for entertainment purposes? We're discussing the film in detail and comparing the true story to what we saw on screen in this reaction and review of The Sound of Freedom starring Jim Caviezel. Plus, we'll reveal the hidden spiritual themes behind this movie that make it more powerful. Join us as we analyze and review this powerful film, exploring its themes of faith, courage, and the fight against human trafficking.

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[CONTAINS SPOILERS] What's lurking beneath the film Insidious: The Red Door? A lot actually! This movie contains many secrets that aren't necessarily clarified on-screen. In this discussion podcast we aim to understand The Red Door in order to enjoy the film on a deeper level. We'll explore questions such as... What was the demon or ghost in the MRI machine? What are the rules of astral projection? Who actually possessed Dalton when he was trapped in The Further, and why did Lipstick Face Demon trap him? How does demonic possession work and why? We explore all of these questions and more as we try to make sense of this movie throughout this conversation! Patrick Wilson stars, directs AND sings in his directorial debut, the fifth installment in the Insidious franchise! Hear our reactions to the film and its scares after our first time watching the movie in the theater, plus our overall review. Will we recommend Insidious: The Red Door? Will we make sense out of its confusing plot and the rules of The Further? Listen to find out! Sponsored by breweryministries.org #moviepodcast #moviereview #movies #film #moviereaction #insidious #insidiousthereddoor

Did you know DC's new movie The Flash starring Ezra Miller is filled with hidden spiritual themes? At its core, Barry Allen's character journey is a spiritual one about learning to cope with things he can't change in life. What does the film ultimately say and why? We actually get to see two different versions of Barry take this journey, ending in two drastically different results. Even Michael Keaton's take on Batman has a satisfying spiritual storyline about purpose. In this podcast we unpack each of the spiritual concepts we saw in the film, analyze them and nerd out on some of the deeper comic book references included in the story. Unlock the deeper meaning of this DC superhero film with this podcast discussion our reactions to the film and in-depth review. Did you see spiritual themes that we missed? What did you think of the film? Tell us your opinion in the comments! IMDB Movie Storyline: Barry Allen is struck by a bolt of lightning and thus, an extraordinary power is born inside him: The Speed Force. When he uses this power to run back in time and save his mother, he creates a world without heroes and General Zod has returned. To defeat him, his only hope rests in the hands of a retired Batman, another Barry and an imprisoned kryptonian. Starring NICOLAS CAGE?? GEORGE CLOONEY?? I mean... :) Ezra Miller, Michael Keaton, Sasha Calle, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot and more. #moviepodcast #movies #dc #theflash

Do you like underrated, forgotten movies? Doug introduces us to his #1 favorite movie of all time; The Last Starfighter, a fun sci-fi film that was overshadowed by the debut of Star Wars. But we discuss the film and analyze it for spiritual themes and character transformations! Classic video game fans will enjoy it as well, as a key part of the plot includes a character's quest to break the high score record in a flight simulator video game. Hear our discussion of the plot, review and reaction to the film, and the deeper spiritual concepts we saw in it. Featuring a cast of Lance Guest · Alex Rogan ; Robert Preston · Centauri ; Kay E. Kuter · Enduran ; Dan Mason · Lord Kril ; Dan O'Herlihy · Grig. IMDB Plot Summary: High schooler Alex Rogan conquers the Starfighter video game, only to find out it was just a test, and is transported to another planet. He has been recruited to join a team of the best starfighters to defend their world from the attack.

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Did you know the horror film The Exorcist is based on a real Biblical concept? It comes from the idea of demonic possession, something we see Jesus confronting in the New Testament. However, demons aren't what most people think they are! In fact, Satan is not a demon. Demons are something else entirely! At least not according to the original beliefs of Judaism and early Christianity! So what is the demon Pazuzu and why is he frightening? In this video we discuss what makes the Exorcist scary from a faith-based perspective, the origin of demons in the Bible and why that leads them to possess humans. We also discuss some behind-the-scenes facts about the movie and some fun movie trivia, plus we talk about Doug and Drew's trip to one of the actual locations used in the movie! We pool our knowledge of theology and movie fandom in this unusual analysis of demons in the 1973 movie The Exorcist starring Linda Blair and Max Von Sydow. Watch the video to hear our analysis, reactions after our first time watching the movie, and our review. Will we recommend The Exorcist and do we recommend the sequels? Listen to find out!

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Hi Fidelity might be a surprising choice as a spiritual film, but if you look closely it actually contains deeply spiritual themes. It could be argued that John Cusack's character bears deep scars from previous broken relationships. He is a troubled character who, over the course of the film, slowly learns to overcome his own character flaws and relationship struggles. As he tries to figure out what it is about himself that pushes others away, he realizes he's actually attracted to women who aren't necessarily good for him. He'll wrestle with his own understanding of what love is and whether or not he's capable of loving others well, and even make some changes in his own life. Through a spiritual lens, it is a fascinating character study of someone going through a dark time. Watch our discussion on this film as part of our series, Doug's Top 6 favorite movies, somewhat of a variation on the film's "mixtape" theme! Hear our reactions and review of this John Cusack and Jack Black film from 2000. Doug's full Top 6 Countdown series can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL23OOaKXm1fUx1ERxXZ9GEPNAvo2AmZNu#johncusack #moviepodcast #moviereview #movies #film

What spiritual messages are found in the 1986 movie Top Gun? This podcast discusses Doug's 6th favorite movie of all-time and the spiritual messages it contains. We'll hit on Maverick's character development, his relationship with Charlie and the dichotomy of character traits when comparing Maverick and Iceman. Join us for a short analysis of the film and why Doug believes it makes for a great movie. What spiritual concepts did you see in the film? Let us know in the comments! #moviepodcast #moviereview #topgun

Did you know The Matrix is jam-packed full of spiritual themes and Biblical ideas? Scattered throughout the film are the names of Biblical places and characters such as Trinity, Zion and more. There's even a prophecy about "The One," which is eerily similar to the prophecy within Judaism and Christianity about a Messiah. The original 1999 Matrix film introduced the concept of two worlds; one physical and one... spiritual? It depends on how you interpret it, but we had some fun discussing the spiritual parallels, some that were put intentionally into the film and others that may simply show a close similarity to a familiar concept. We compare Neo to Jesus, Agent Smith to Satan and his angels, and most interestingly, what the film says about how difficult it is for someone to change the way they see the world.

In this podcast, we'll explore the spiritual themes in Christopher Nolan's Batman: The Dark Knight Rises. From the spiritual undertones to the warnings about the dangers of chaos, this movie has a lot to say. We'll even discuss the relationship dynamics between Batman and Catwoman and what kind of archetypes some of the characters are based on. Characters deal with trauma and depression in different ways in this psychologically interesting film. We'll talk about the spiritual ideas behind their decision-making. We'll also discuss our initial reactions to the film from our first theater viewing and how our opinions of the film have changed over time in this quick review. Batman: The Dark Knight Rises is a movie with a lot of layers, and it's all thanks to Christopher Nolan's genius. We hope discussing the spiritual themes in the movie will help to create an emotional and powerful movie experience for you. Let us know what you think in the comments! #moviepodcast #moviereview #movies #film #christophernolan #thedarknight

In this short episode we discuss a religious concept that may help explain what it really means to "bring balance to the Force," a theme we've wrestled with in our podcasts on the Star Wars prequels. We'll also discuss what order George Lucas says the films should be watched in and debate whether or not his order is really the best order. We'll also announce some new content coming to our YouTube channel, so check it out here on Movies Are Spiritual!

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Can you spot the spiritual themes in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones? George Lucas had many religious ideas from various belief systems on his mind when he wrote the Star Wars prequels. This podcast will analyze the second Star Wars prequel for deeper spiritual and religious themes including the prophecy about Anakin as the Chosen One, the Force as a form of God and more. Here we'll discuss select scenes, characters and themes that we found compelling. Plus we'll give our movie review and final recommendations at the end! Will we recommend Attack of the Clones? Listen to find out and uncover a deeper spiritual appreciation of this classic film! #moviepodcast #moviereview #starwars #attackoftheclones #starwarsprequels Sponsored by breweryministries.org

In this spiritual analysis of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace", we'll look at the spiritual messages hidden in the movie. For instance, is Anakin Skywalker supposed to represent a dark Jesus figure? Both have a virgin birth... if we dive even deeper, there are even more parallels. What about the force? What is it and what does it represent? We'll analyze these spiritual themes and more. A spiritual analysis of "Star Wars: The Phantom Menace" is a great way to explore the hidden spiritual messages in the movie. We'll look at the scenes and characters and see how they relate to the spiritual teachings of the Bible. By examining "The Phantom Menace" spiritually, we'll get a better understanding of the movie and its message. #maythe4thbewithyou #starwarsmonth #starwarspodcast #spiritualmovies #starwarsanalysis #phantommenace

This episode discusses the stunning climax of Marvel's film Eternals and what it might symbolize on a spiritual level.

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What does Knock At The Cabin have to say about God, faith and the apocalypse??  We're back in Part 2 of our discussion analyzing the spiritual themes in this film!  We touch on the book of Revelation and how it shows up in this film, Dave Batista's performance and our final thoughts on the film.  What do we think of the "twist" in the film?  And will we recommend it or will this be another dud?  Where does this film land in M. Night's filmography?  Will it join the greatness of The Sixth Sense and Signs, or will it join the ranks of The Happening and The Last Airbender?  We discuss all of that and more in this episode!

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This episode reviews and discusses spiritual themes in the M. Night Shyamalan film Knock At The Cabin!  The film takes surprising inspiration from the Bible and other ancient religions.  Possible stories that inspired the film may come from the biblical books Genesis, Revelation and more.  Here we analyze the film and source material in a roundtable discussion format.  What does the film say about God?  Was it intentional or unintentional?  What did the author of the book the film was based on intend do say?  Find out here!

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Part 2 of our Eternals roundtable discussion investigates the psychology of Mad Wy'ry and the spiritual views that inspired the Eternals relationship to humans, plus the birth of Tiamat.  How is Tiamat connected to ancient religious Creation stories?  We discuss the source material and how it helps explain these scenes from the movie and more!

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Did you know Marvel's Eternals were originally created to explore spiritual themes such as the origin of humans?  The comics actually explored stories such as the Great Flood and Noah's Ark, inspired by Sumerian, Mesopotamian and Old Testament religious stories.  So what theological ideas are buried in this movie?  Several interesting ideas are pulled from this banned book of the Bible: First Enoch: The Book of Watchers.  The movie also pulled from Babylonian religion, Sumerian religion, Greek mythology, early Judaism and First Century Christianity.  You'd be shocked at what's behind this film and it will make for a much more interesting viewing of the film!  In this episode we dive into the spiritual writings that inspired this film, and in the next episode we'll talk more specifically about the plot and whether or not we recommend this polarizing Marvel film!

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Our crew is back to discuss the climax of Tobe Hooper's 1982 Poltergeist movie!  What does the film say about the human soul?  What kind of peril did Spielberg put his leading actress in to get an authentic take?  And do we recommend this film about the afterlife?  We discuss this and more as we unpack spiritual themes and concepts from this classic film.

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In this video, we're discussing the spiritual themes in Marvel's movie Infinity War. From the connections between the characters to the message of hope, there's a lot to unpack in this blockbuster movie!  You might be surprised to find parallels to the book of Revelation, heaven, and a battle between angels and the forces of evil.  If you're a Marvel fan, then you'll want to watch this movie! Not only is it packed full of action and adventure, but the spiritual themes are also excellent. Don't miss out on this insightful movie discussion, and let us know what you think in the comments!

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In this podcast we discuss the 1982 film Poltergeist directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg.  In this discussion we dive into the theology behind this film.  What kind of spiritual being or entity is The Beast?  What is the portal and is there anything similar to the portal in the Bible?  What about the ghost hunters and the spirits that descend from the stairs?  We discuss this and more as we unpack spiritual themes and concepts from this classic film.

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In this film we discuss spiritual themes in the 1983 Star Wars film Return of the Jedi including forgiveness, redemption, justice and the spiritual connection between a father and son.  Is Vader redeemable?  Is he forgivable?  What historical events might have inspired the film?  We discuss this and much more on this podcast episode.  Join us for a very casual way to explore God designed for those who aren't too sure about organized religion.

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What's so spiritual about this Nicolas Cage film?  In this countdown series we discuss Nathan's 6th favorite movie of all-time!  Or is it?  We also discuss our favorite Cage performances, the incredible range of this actor (in both the good and not-so-good sense) and the method behind his madness!  Matchstick Men is an interesting film that explores both a family connection between two strangers, and learning to cope with a world that is out-of-control.  What does Cage's obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) represent?  What is the film trying to say to us?  Find out here in our Top 6 Favorite Movies countdown series!

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In this roundtable podcast we discuss spiritual themes in A Christmas Story's evil santa scene at the mall and the climax of the film.  What will the family do when Christmas is ruined?  Will Ralphie get his Red Ryder BB Gun?  This episode contains spoilers so be sure to watch the film before listening!

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What do UFO's and the biblical books Nahum and Jonah have in common?  Jordan Peele's new film starring Daniel Kaluuya begins with an apocalyptic scripture from Nahum.  We analyze the spiritual themes in this film and discuss why Jordan Peele might have chosen this scripture in this movie review.  It's cowboys, aliens, and weird Bible prophecy!

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