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The Movie Proposal

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Hosted by Skye Jethani and friend (and former Big Idea employee a long, long time ago) Josh Lindsay, "The Movie Proposal" is a deep dive into movies from two thoughtful Christian guys. Check it out and tell us what you think!

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United States

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Hosted by Skye Jethani and friend (and former Big Idea employee a long, long time ago) Josh Lindsay, "The Movie Proposal" is a deep dive into movies from two thoughtful Christian guys. Check it out and tell us what you think!

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English


Episodes
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Episode 171 (Final Episode): Dune 2

3/14/2024
Josh's Something Old: Raiders of the Lost Ark Skye's Something Old: Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 Something New: Dune 2 Josh's Proposal: I propose Dune 2 is "adult Star Wars" Skye's Proposal: I propose Dune is the best sci-fi sequel since The Empire Strikes Back Something Borrowed: https://www.ign.com/articles/dune-part-2-is-less-about-the-movie-and-more-about-current-hollywoods-problems Josh's Something Blew: Anatomy of a Fall Skye's Something Blew: Shogun, Wonka The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:01:01:23

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Episode 170: Orion and the Dark

2/29/2024
Josh's Something Old: Fried Green Tomatoes Stacey's Something Old: Never Ending Story Something New: Orion and the Dark Josh's Proposal: I propose Orion and the Dark is Dreamworks’ Inside Out, but not funny or enlightening. Stacey's Proposal: I propose that Orion and the Dark went for complex and nuance but just ended up with complicated. Something Borrowed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi6BMy_BYkk&ab_channel=Netflix%3ABehindtheStreams Josh's Something Blew: Mr & Mrs Smith Stacey's Something Blew: Resident Alien The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:49:01

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Episode 169: Argylle

2/15/2024
Josh's Something Old: Undercover Blues Skye's Something Old: Bourne Identity Something New: Argylle Josh's Proposal: I propose that the makers of Argylle need to learn the meaning of know your audience. Skye's Proposal: I propose getting a colonoscopy is more enjoyable than watching Argylle Something Borrowed: https://www.vulture.com/article/an-attempt-to-explain-argylles-maddening-mid-credits-scene.html Josh's Something Blew: Eye in the Sky Skye's Something Blew: Masters of the Air The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:41:42

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Episode 168: Poor Things

2/1/2024
Josh's Something Old: Into the Woods 1991 Skye's Something Old: Pinochio Something New: Poor Things Josh's Proposal: I propose you’d be better off re-watching Barbie than spending any time with Poor Things Brian's Proposal: This movie depicts a godless world in which humans strive to free themselves from their idea of god so they can become god. Something Borrowed: https://mashable.com/article/poor-things-sex-body-autonomy https://amp.theguardian.com/film/2024/jan/24/bound-gagged-poor-things-feminist-masterpiece-male-sex-fantasy-oscar-emma-stone-ruffalo https://time.com/6344025/poor-things-frankenstein-mary-shelley-feminist/ Josh's Something Blew: The Crown (Netflix) Brian's Something Blew: You Are What You Eat (Netflix) The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:51:18

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Episode 167: Leave the World Behind

1/18/2024
Josh's Something Old: 12 Monkeys Skye's Something Old: Sleeping with the Enemy Something New: Leave the World Behind Josh's Proposal: I propose that leave the world behind is a modern day fable disguised as a apocalyptic, suspense thriller. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Leave the World behind is a fascinating disaster movie because the message is not a typical disater movie message. Something Borrowed: What did woman say in Spanish Obama’s Josh's Something Blew: Her Skye's Something Blew: Slow Horses The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:37:44

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Episode 166: Killers of the Flower Moon

1/4/2024
Josh's Something Old: Gangs of New York Brian Howell's Something Old: Smoke Signals, Boyz in the Hood Something New: Killers of the Flower Moon Josh's Proposal: I propose KOTFM was an excellent film but missed an opportunity by not making Mollie the central focus. Brian Howell's Proposal: I propose that the Killers of the Flower Moon is a brilliant depiction of how racism works without bigots. Something Borrowed: How Killers of the Flower Moon Captures the True Story of the Osage Murders Josh's Something Blew: She Said, In the Heat of the Night Brian Howell's Something Blew: Welcome to Wrexham, Beckham The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:44:10

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Episode 165: Wonka

12/21/2023
Josh's Something Old: Silver Streak Christian Taylor's Something Old: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Something New: Wonka Josh's Proposal: I propose that Wonka was wise to not try to be another Gene Wilder Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Christian Taylor's Proposal: I propose Wonka is best suited for a younger audience. Something Borrowed: Willy Wonka quiz Josh's Something Blew: Fargo series Christian Taylor's Something Blew: All the Light We Cannot See The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:47:33

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Episode 164: The Holdovers

12/7/2023
Josh's Something Old: Pete’s Dragon Skye's Something Old: Dead Poets Society Something New: The Holdovers Josh's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is the best movie of 2023. Skye's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is a beautiful, subtle film about the power of grief and empathy. Something Borrowed: Paul Giamatti talks THE HOLDOVERS, SPIDER-MAN, SIDEWAYS I Happy Sad Confused Josh's Something Blew: The Deer Hunter, Furiosa trailer, Moneyball Skye's Something Blew: Lessons in Chemistry The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:48:48

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Episode 163: Sly

11/23/2023
Josh's Something Old: Cop Land Skye's Something Old: Rocky IV Something New: Sly Josh's Proposal: I propose that Sly is part of growing trend amongst aging performers: tell my story before someone else does. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Sly really shows the power of fatherhood. Something Borrowed: Sly Stallone Quiz Josh's Something Blew: Captain Fantastic, The Killer Skye's Something Blew: The Bear The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:46:06

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Episode 162: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles

11/9/2023
Josh's Something Old: The Doors Skye's Something Old: Mrs. Doubtfire Something New: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles Josh's Proposal: I propose Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles is my kind of rock n’ roll documentary because it has a happy ending. Skye's Proposal: I propose that it’s a nostalgic fan documentary for young adults who remember growing up on the Wiggles but there’s not a lot there for their parents. Something Borrowed: Behind the scenes with the director, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Josh's Something Blew: Be Cool, Take Shelter Skye's Something Blew: Podcast: Keys to the Kingdom, Napoleon Trailer The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:27:35

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Episode 161: The Burial

10/26/2023
Josh's Something Old: A Few Good Men Skye's Something Old: A Man for All Seasons Something New: The Burial Josh's Proposal: I propose The Burial is evidence of the power of a true movie star. rSkye's Proposal: I propose The Burial would not have worked without Jamie Foxx. Something Borrowed: The Burial True Story: 10 Biggest Changes From Willie E. Gary’s 1995 LawsuitThe Burial True Story: 10 Biggest Changes From Willie E. Gary’s 1995 Lawsuit Josh's Something Blew: Daily Wire's Snow White, Poker Face, Love and Death Skye's Something Blew: Loki Season 2, Beckham The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal Josh on the WSTR Podcast

Duration:00:43:50

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Episode 160: The Creator

10/12/2023
Josh's Something Old: Ransom Lindsey's Something Old: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Something New: The Creator Josh's Proposal: I propose The Creator is a well made, entertaining film but ultimately falls flat for me because I do not find A.I. compelling. Lindsey's Proposal: Yes, it's packed with tropes and reminders of other science fiction greats, but that doesn't stop The Creator from being one of the best cinematic experiences I've had this year. It's an opera of a science fiction. Something Borrowed: Skip navigation Search Avatar image 0:00 / 0:15 The Creator: The State of Original Filmmaking in Hollywood How Gareth Edwards’ Sci-Fi Opus ‘The Creator’ Achieved Blockbuster Scale at a Fraction of the Cost Josh's Something Blew: The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar Lindsey's Something Blew: Mike Flanagan's The Fall of the House of Usher, coming to Netflix October 12th. Mike Cheslik's Hundreds of Beavers, playing at many film festivals and coming someday The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal Lindsey Dunn: https://www.1ofmystories.com/2020/04/ai-artificial-intelligence-2001-love.html

Duration:00:45:56

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Episode 159: Elemental

9/28/2023
Josh's Something Old: Grease Skye's Something Old: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Something New: Elemental Josh's Proposal: I propose Pixar needs to get back to it’s roots: be funny and adventurous. Skye's Proposal: I propose that elemental would have been a wonderful short Pixar film, but loses some of its magic as a feature length movie. Something Borrowed: Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental on Disney+ Josh's Something Blew: The Bear, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Jesus films galore! Mel Gibson’s sequel to passion of the Christ Terrence Malick's Jesus film: The Way of the Wind Martin Scorsese's new Jesus film Journey to Bethlehem a musical with Lacrea, Antonio Bandarass The Book of Clarence with LaKeith Stanfield (Knives Out, Judas and the Black Messiah) and Benedict Cumberbatch Skye's Something Blew: Fresh Air Podcast: Does China Have Hollywood In An Economic Muzzle? The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:45:25

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Episode 158: Ahsoka

9/14/2023
Josh's Something Old: Silence of the Lambs Todd's Something Old: The Matrix Something New: Ahsoka Josh's Proposal: I propose Star Wars TV series should focus less on galactic empires and more on relationships and everyday life. Todds Proposal: I propose that Ahsoka will continue to define strong female leads in Science Fiction and inspire another generation of woman to do amazing things in Pop Culture Zeitgeist. Something Borrowed: WSTR: Galactic Public Access podcast Josh's Something Blew: Game Night, The Bear Season 2 Todd's Something Blew: Two Audio books: Witness to Roswell, 75th Anniversary Edition by Thomas Carey, Donald Schmitt, From A Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi (StarWars) The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:01:00:57

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Episode 157: Barbie

8/31/2023
Josh's Something Old: Legally Blonde Skye's Something Old: Elf Brian’s Something Old: When Harry Met Sally Something New: Barbie Josh's Proposal: I propose Barbie is a surprisingly refreshing and enjoyable film. Skye's Proposal: I propose Barbie proves that a movie can be funny, smart, original, and commercially successful at the same time. Brian’s Proposal: I propose that while gender is a very strong theme in the movie, the Barbie movie is not ABOUT gender, but about human-ness and the human condition, of which gender is an important part. Something Borrowed: Barbie…and Ken, Neither Barbie Nor Ken - A Barbie Movie Review Josh's Something Blew: Citadel, What We Do in the Shadows Skye's Something Blew: Jack Ryan Brian’s Something Blew: Reservation Dogs The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:52:51

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Episode 156: Oppenheimer

8/17/2023
Josh's Something Old: Empire of the Sun Skye's Something Old: Thirteen Days Something New: Oppenheimer Josh's Proposal: I propose Christopher Nolan makes movie magic by thinking like a magician. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Oppenheimer reveals that psychology not technology is what really drives human history. Something Borrowed: Article #1: “Now I Am Become Death”: The Story Behind Oppenheimer’s Indelible Quote from Vanity Fair Article #2: My grandfather helped build the bomb. ‘Oppenheimer’ sanitized its impacts from Bulletin of Atomic Scientists Josh's Something Blew: The Righteous Gemstones; The Little Mermaid (live action) Skye's Something Blew: Jury Duty The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:41:46

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Episode 155: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1

8/3/2023
Josh's Something Old: Clear and Present Danger Skye's Something Old: The Bourne Identity Something New: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 Josh's Proposal: I propose Tom Cruise IS the greatest showman…but what is up with the women of Mission Impossible? Skye's Proposal: I propose Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning shows why the audiences aren't tired of the Mission Impossible franchise, but have soured on other action hero series. Something Borrowed: Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | The Biggest Stunt in Cinema History Josh's Something Blew: Dungeons & Dragons, The Whale Skye's Something Blew: Dune Part 2 trailer; And There Was Light (book) The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:36:36

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Episode 154: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

7/20/2023
Josh's Something Old: Raiders of the Lost Ark Skye's Something Old: Shrek Something New: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Josh's Proposal: CYNICAL: I propose Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s primary purpose was for one final cash grab and it failed miserably. UNCYNICAL: I propose Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny’s primary purpose is to end the franchise on a high note and it did… for the most part. Skye's Proposal: I propose that the Dial of Destiny is to the Indiana Jones franchise what the Gerald Ford administration was to presidencies. No one wanted it. No one was excited for it. It was acceptable but mostly because it’s predecessor was a disgrace. And no one wants to see it again. Something Borrowed: Harrison Ford Reflects on Indiana Jones' Legacy | GQ Josh's Something Blew: Netflix’s The Bubble blew chunks. Netflix’s Break Point blew my mind. Skye's Something Blew: Blew chunks: The Witcher Season 3 and Marvel’s Secret Invasion. Blew my mind: Napoleon trailer and news about upcoming Superman Legacy being hopeful, not dark. The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:53:05

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Episode 153: The Flash

7/6/2023
Josh's Something Old: A Mighty Wind Brian's Something Old: Batman Something New: The Flash Josh's Proposal: I propose The Flash’s greatest weakness was an unlikeable hero portrayed by an unlikeable actor. Brian's Proposal: I propose Barry’s father’s alibi proves nothing; he still could have murdered his wife. Something Borrowed: The Flash Pitch Meeting, Screen Rant: 15 Biggest Factors in the Flash's Historic Box Office Bomb Josh's Something Blew: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel & Extraction II Brian's Something Blew: Netflix’s Not Quite Narwhal from DreamWorks Animation The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:50:07

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Episode 152: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

6/22/2023
Josh's Something Old: A Bug’s Life Skye's Something Old: Back to the Future II Something New: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Josh's Proposal: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is like white water rafting. It’s beautiful, fun, and a great time despite the fast-paced sensory overload. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is a great movie… for young brains. Something Borrowed: Vox - How “Spider-Verse” forced animation to evolve Josh's Something Blew: Triangle of Sadness Skye's Something Blew: Jerry Sienfeld: 23 Hours to Kill, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee The Movie Proposal website: www.TheMovieProposal.com The Movie Proposal Patreon page: www.Patreon.com/themovieproposal

Duration:00:37:47