Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective
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INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY (and the Rest of the Franchise) – SA408
Is it the end of a franchise? And it is a GOOD end to the franchise? Does Indy finally get the sendoff he deserves? Or does this franchise simply belong in a museum? Ben is joined by an old friend and
THE FLASH vs. SPIDER-MAN ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE – SA407
Ben and Evan talk about two big comic book multiverse movies featuring multiple versions of superhero characters and packed with nostalgia. Its not really a fight they definitely thought one was b
Asking “Is It Worth Reading?” about Two Book Series: JEWEL OF THE STARS and FLIGHT OF THE ANGELS – SA406
This episode post has LOTS of links! Links to the books Ben talks about (Amazon affiliate links it doesnt change the price for you, but it does give us a little kick back VERY little); links to t
THE DARK TOWER (C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy Part 4) – SA405
Its a mystery in the canon of C.S. Lewis library. The unfinished manuscript that may or may not have been written by C.S. Lewis. Its created controversy. Its created confusion. And its a possible
SUPER MARIO BROS. and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS Road Trip Double Feature – S&A 404
Ben takes a road trip to see Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, but also takes the opportunity to talk about another gaming movie (albeit a different kind of gaming): The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Picard Season 3 w/ Special Guest Adam David Collings – SA403
Picard season 3 has come and gone . . . and if youve seen it you probably have opinions! So does Ben and his guest host, sci-fi writer Adam David Collings. Join them as they explore season threes up
Streaming Sci-Fi on Peacock & Review of The Ark – SA402
A few years ago, Ben subscribed to Peacock but it wasnt until a few months ago that he discovered that the streaming service is actually a pretty strong source for old Sci-Fi TV . . . and when he sta
STAR TREK II: The Wrath of Khan and William Shatner Live – SA401
Recently, Ben joined his friends William and Nathan Marchand to see a theatrical showing of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, which also had William Shatner do a live stage performance that was sort of
“Sci-Fi Vs. Fantasy”: Revisiting Episode 7 – SA400
Episode 400 is here, and to celebrate this milestone were taking a look backwards at an early episode featuring Ben, Steve, and Dr. Jayce! Its a fun conversation that serves as a nice time capsule t
AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER Road Trip Review – SA399
Its a ROAD TRIP! Ben thought he would have a chance to talk to Evan about AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER, but things didnt go their way. Evan got sick . . . and then went on vacation. But on a lark, Ben d