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Hosts Kyle Meyers and Hank Spaulding discuss the wonderful world of arthouse films. Kyle is a professional counselor and Hank is a theologian. The pair discuss the relationship between movies, faith, and mental health. Though primarily aimed at lesser-known arthouse films, the pair will also discuss larger blockbuster films. Expect deep dives into film criticism, simple reviews, and everything in between.
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Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
The multiverse is in full swing. In this review, Hank is back and covers Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse and The Flash as the newest installments in the multiversal saga of their respective brands. Hank discusses not only the major themes in each movie but the weaknesses and strengths of each film. Check it out! *Spoilers*
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
No movie better encapsulates Lent's quiet, confessional nature than Martin Scorsese's Silence. In their 20th episode of the Roadshow, Hank and Kyle discuss this significant film. The pair plunge into the book from which the movie arises and Scorsese's history with it. The pair also discuss their history with the text and movie as well as the theologically rich penultimate scene. Check it out!
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Kyle and Hank are back with their final episode in the Rocky/Creed series. The pair cover Creed III now out in theaters. They discuss the themes of redemption and forgiveness in this latest installment and how the film connects to Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan's other film, Black Panther. Give it a listen!
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Kyle and Hank are back for the second part of their series in the Rocky Universe. The paid cover the neglected Rocky V, Rocky Balboa, and the two Creed films. These four films form a great quadrilogy of their own setting up the entrance of Creed. Check it out!
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
In preparation for the release of Creed 3, Hank and Kyle begin their series on Rocky/Creed with a look back on Rocky 1-4. They discuss the history of the film and their first encounters with it as well as the themes theological and psychological covered therein. Check it out!
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Happy New Year! Hank and Kyle are back to discuss their year in review for films in 2022. Listen as the pair discuss their top 5 films of the year and how they share/differ in their choices. Check it out!
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Hank is back with another movie review! Today, Hank covers Darren Aronofsky's new film "The Whale." He discusses the triumphal return of Brenden Fraiser to the big screen and the strengths/weaknesses of the overall themes of this film. Faith, authenticity, and one's humanity all appear through this powerful film. Check it out!
Friday Dec 23, 2022
Friday Dec 23, 2022
The dynamic duo is back discussing a Christmas classic: the Godfather. Kyle gives an in-depth history of the making of the Godfather including some background on its director Francis Coppola. Check out this episode and stay warm during this winter season.
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
Thursday Dec 08, 2022
In today's episode, the roadshow covers two of Greta Gerwig's films Lady Bird and Little Women. Focusing primarily on the former, Kyle and Hank process the Advent themes present in the film. They discuss the positive place of mental health and Christian tradition in the film as well as the movement from guilt to grief. Check it out!
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
TW: Suicide
Today's episode is a very somber episode as it covers the recent death of Power Rangers star Jason David Frank. Hank discusses the importance of the Power Rangers in his youth and the way that Jason David Frank came to be a part of the show. He also discusses the importance of the show in culture. Kyle then discusses the role of the image in contemporary media.