Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective

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THE MANDALORIAN Ep 1 Review and Disney+ First Impressions – SA328
NOTE: This episode starts with non-spoiler discussion of The Mandalorian. The spoiler-filled discussion is clearly marked . . . by our usual spoiler organ. Disney+ has arrived, bringing with it an open vault of old and new television and movies.
1989 and the FRANCHISE Effect – SA327
It’s a look back at 1989, a year filled with big money makers in the theaters – and a LOT of franchise connections: from the beginning of the Batman movie series to the fifth Trek film to the third in the Indiana Jones series to Ghostbusters and Back t...
THE VISITATION, THR3E, and HOUSE: 3 Christian Horror Movies – SA326
Ben is joined by guest host John Harju to talk about three horror movies based on books by Christian writers Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker: THE VISITATION – by Frank Peretti THR3E – by Ted Dekker HOUSE – by Frank Peretti AND Ted Dekker They talk about w...
ALIEN Road Trip – SA325
Ben takes another solo road trip to see another 40th anniversary showing of another classic sci-fi movie. This time: Alien!
RAMBO franchise retrospective – SA324
It’s Ben vs. Rambo, as he watches through the entire Rambo franchise over the summer, culminating in seeing RAMBO: LAST BLOOD in theaters opening night. What’s good? What’s bad? What one will he definitely watch again?
STAR TREK THE MOTION PICTURE Road Trip – SA323
Ben takes a solo road trip to see the 40th anniversary showing of Star Trek the Motion Picture in the theater! Solo because who else is going to see it with him? It’s an experience he enjoyed much more than he thought he would . . . and he was …
1979 and the STAR WARS Effect – SA322
Ben and Steve journey back in time to talk about 1979 and it’s place in science fiction and motion picture history, and how the effects of the mega-blockbuster hit Star Wars began showing up forty years ago.
THE DARK CRYSTAL the Movie – SA321
Ben and Evan talk about The Dark Crystal, the movie, in preparation for watching the Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD Road Trip – SA320
Evan and recurring guest Hudson Farrell journey on a road trip to see the new Dora the Explora movie! Was this the best movie of the year? Find out!
Mr. Freeze – SA319
Mister Freeze as depicted in the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series is one of the Batman mythos’ most tragic characters. Dive into the all 5 of his appearances in the DCAU continuity with Evan and Steve to find out why!