Are You Just Watching?

Are You Just Watching?


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AYJW030: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
July 02, 2012

The Amazing Spider-man is an action-packed fun ride for fans of the Marvel comics superhero. Eve Franklin and Chris Jones examine the morality and pseudo-science of this blockbuster from a Christian worldview. Full shownotes at http://areyoujustwatching.

AYJW029: Footloose (2011)
November 03, 2011

Footloose (2011) earns its PG-13 rating. There is violence and sexually suggestive behavior, lots of bare skin, drugs and drinking, and a lot of foul language. The movie also shows rebellious behavior on the part of teens, and teens back talking adults.

AYJW028: Thor
October 07, 2011

Thor is clean and filled with action. It has a somewhat moral message and makes us rethink certain mythologies. But opens discussions on heaven, science and magic, redemptions, and more. Full shownotes at http://areyoujustwatching.com/28 FEEDBACK Call (

AYJW027: Courageous (2011)
September 30, 2011

Short but simple, go see Courageous! This newest movie from Sherwood Pictures (makers of Fireproof) will challenge fathers and still entertain many.

AYJW026: Moneyball (2011)
September 23, 2011

Moneyball was not a heavy-hitter against critical thinking, but it does open up conversations for grace, morals, and goals. Full shownotes at http://areyoujustwatching.com/26

AYJW025: Dolphin Tale (2011)
September 16, 2011

Dolphin Tale is another family-friendly movie from the makers of Blind Side. It brings discussion of tragedy, mythology, and following a path.

AYJW024: Contagion (2011)
September 09, 2011

Contagion is not the first or last virus movie. But it does raise questions of morality, evolution, and—what else?—the end of humanity.

AYJW023: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2
August 19, 2011

J.K. Rowling's series has at last come to a close and the latest Harry Potter movie has been in theaters for a while, but there's always time for some critical thinking!

AYJW022: The Help (2011)
August 11, 2011

The Help was a beautiful movie that will make you angry, laugh, and maybe even cry. But listen to our podcast review to get The Help to think critically.

AYJW021: Captain America: The First Avenger
August 05, 2011

The all-American hero from Marvel was chosen because of his inner strength and compassion. But what does Captain America really say?