Bicentennial Man (1999) – AYJW043
Bicentennial Man contains much to discuss from a Christian worldview about what it means to be human.
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Divergent (2014)—AYJW042
Divergent is an interesting young-adult adaptation with a surprisingly biblical hidden theme.
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The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – AYJW041 – Crossover Event
Dr. Jayce O’Neal from The Strangers and Aliens podcast joins Eve to discuss The Hunger Games: Catching Fire from a Christian worldview.
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Source Code (2011) and Deja Vu (2006) – AYJW040
Source Code and Deja Vu have the same plot with different stories that ask and answer the question: Can we change the past?
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Ender’s Game (2013) – AYJW039
Ender’s Game is a complex story, and both media versions cover themes from bullying and group psychology to the price of both victory and defeat and the justification for war.
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Save the Last Dance (2001) – AYJW038
There’s more to Save the Last Dance than hip hop dancing. It is a ripe field for discussion on teen pregnancy, interracial relationships, prejudice, and fatherhood.
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Iron Man 3 (AYJW037) Superhero Theme Week
It’s Superhero Theme Week, and Iron Man 3 fits right in with a not-so-super hero ready to save the girl and the country with a full repertoire of tricks and cheesy one liners.
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42 (2013) and Red Tails (2012) – AYJW036
Eve Franklin explores racism in the historical context of 42 (still in theaters) and last year’s almost overlooked gem Red Tails, and the Christian content in both movies.
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Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) – AYJW035
Fee, Fye, Foe, Fum! This remix of the “Jack and the Beanstalk” folktale is adventurous and reminds us of Biblical accounts, man’s pursuit of God, and the danger of sin.
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Beautiful Creatures (2013) — Initial Review
Don’t let the previews fool you. Beautiful Creatures has some interesting things to say if you can get past the stereotyping and “witchcraft.” Eve gives a quick review from a Christian worldview that just may surprise you.
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Knowing – AYJW034
If you found out you (and everyone else) were going to die tomorrow, what would you do? What would you think? Where would you put your faith? Eve Franklin delves into the depths of the “real world” struggles of faith versus science and the purpose and meaning of life while exploring the apocalyptic movie Knowing.
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2012 – AYJW033
Are you ready for the end of the world? Before the world ends on December 21, 2012, Eve Franklin takes time out of her last minute preparations to explore the science and philosophy surrounding the Roland Emmerich version of a global catastrophe presented in the ridiculous but entertaining movie 2012.
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