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Sanity at the Movies

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Learn how to think about movies and have fun along the way. Get a biblical movie education with the best people on the internet. In-depth, entertaining, biblical analysis of classic films (and a few new ones now and then).

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United States

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Learn how to think about movies and have fun along the way. Get a biblical movie education with the best people on the internet. In-depth, entertaining, biblical analysis of classic films (and a few new ones now and then).

Language:

English


Episodes
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Dune: Part 2 (2024)

3/21/2024
A positive review! Context portion moved to the end in the edit because you wanted to hear all the positivity! Don't be confused by that. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:15:15

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Dune is coming

3/15/2024
Our podcast on Dune Part 2 is coming soon. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:05:13

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The Night of the Hunter (1955)

2/29/2024
We talk about a stone-cold classic, The Night of the Hunter. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:23:17

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The Breakfast Club, Killers of the Flower Moon, and other Valentine's Day movies

2/15/2024
Our heroes talk about why Taylor Swift is so sexless, The Breakfast Club, Ang Lee's Sense and Sensibility, Killers of the Flower Moon, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:25:26

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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (2017)

2/1/2024
We're unpacking a modern masterpiece in this episode! Instead of doing Barbie. Or The Boy and the Heron. Or an Oscar contender like Killers of the Flower Moon. What is wrong with us? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:50:40

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Hot Rod (2007)

1/11/2024
Hot Rod is Ben's staff pick for the year. This SNL style comedy made us all laugh. Maybe that means it's good, maybe not! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:48:13

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Batman Returns (1992)

12/21/2023
Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas. Or is it????? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:26:28

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Batman (1989)

12/14/2023
He's Batman. Did you notice Batman is in this movie? Doing Batman stuff? Our heroes did and they discuss! One of the most influential movies ever to be marketed. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:02:47:34

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Godzilla Minus One (2023)

12/7/2023
Our heroes review a masterpiece (no joke). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:09:41

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Superman II (1980)

11/23/2023
A movie that may or may not hold up at all! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's ... Superman II. Oh no! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:09:06

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Superman: The Movie (1978)

11/9/2023
Join us as we embark on the next stage of 'The Superhero's Journey.' We discuss the history and enduring legacy of the Man of Steel. We talk about the Old Testament overtones of one of America's great mythologies. And the complicated making of the first great superhero epic. Plus, why did Marlon Brandon want Jor-El to be a bagel? Sources: 1. Superman: The Inside Story. 2. You'll believe a man can fly. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:03:11:30

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Big Trouble in Little China (1986)

11/2/2023
Our heroes discuss a great 80s slice of nostalgia, Big Trouble in Little China. We're talking 80s entertainment, John Carpenter, kung-fu, Kurt Russell, and ethnocentrism in filmmaking. Best of all, we're joined by our good friend Joe Beck, who loves this movie almost as much as Jack Burton loves ... well, Jack Burton. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:02:13:58

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The Secret of Nimh (1982)

10/25/2023
Our heroes review Don Bluth's immortal (?) classic (?). ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:56:50

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Return to Oz (1985)

10/12/2023
Return to Oz is a dark kiddie fantasy from the Walt Disney Corporation, when they were doing dark kiddie fantasies for some reason. Of course, dark fantasy is what we all think of when we think of Oz, riiiiiiiiiiiight? Ben loves this movie. Listen to the episode. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:43:19

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The Wizard of Oz (1939)

9/28/2023
In this enchanting episode, we're clicking our heels together and diving headfirst into the magical world of "The Wizard of Oz." Join our hosts as we venture down the yellow brick road and explore the enduring charm and cultural significance of this 1939 classic. And other things you write in a "The Wizard of Oz" podcast description. Boy, did Judy Garland have an unenchanted life. That's one thing we talk about. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:41:52

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King Kong (1933)

9/14/2023
We're not monkeying around with this episode. King Kong is the predecessor of all special effects blockbusters, and it's still a lot of fun. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:06:30

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Modern Times (1936)

8/31/2023
We talk about one of the great silent film comedians, Charlie Chaplin, and his satire Modern Times. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:01:24:43

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An update

8/24/2023
An update on what's what! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:21:08

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Oppenheimer (2023)

8/3/2023
Christopher Nolan's best movie? Plus ... should Christians even watch Oppenheimer? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:00:49:03

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Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning, Part 1

7/20/2023
It's a movie! With camera angles, lights, actors, and more! Plus ... what is up with Tom Cruise and scientology anyway? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Duration:02:17:26