Category: Reviews
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THE FRANKENSTEIN BOOK OF PRAYER – Interview with Author Steve Case – SA410
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS You can buy The Frankenstein Book of Prayer here: https://amzn.to/3RDUm86 (an affiliate link – we receive compensation if you use the link, but it will not affect the price of your order) What if the monster of Frankenstein began a spiritual journey of self-discovery? And what if…
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PREY – SA389
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Steve review PREY, which is not about prayer but they joke about it anyway. This episode features:* Thoughts about PREY* Thoughts about PREDATOR* Thoughts about the franchise* Thoughts about Walt Simonson’s run on the THOR comic Our Youtube channel can be found here: http://youtube.com/strangersandaliens – subscribe…
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MORBIUS – SA381
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSMORBIUS has arrived! Finally! Ben goes solo on a spoiler-free review . . . Sort of a preview of his thoughts on the movie, Evan and Steve told Ben they couldn’t get to this movie, and Ben told them that it was ok. There wasn’t the same kind…
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AVENGERS ENDGAME Review – SA312
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThere was one potential future where they win, and while we knew the snap survivors would be victorious, we certainly didn’t know how. With surprise after surprise, and call back after call back, and send off after send off, we come to the historic Endgame. Ben, Evan, and…
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SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Review – SA294
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Evan talk about one of the best movies of the year, one of the best animated superhero movies, one of the best Marvel movies, and one of the best superhero movies. And they are all the same movie: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!
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ARRIVAL – SA209
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt has arrived! A sci-fi movie that’s not a franchise and doesn’t have superheroes, explosions, or space battles! But…is it good? Can a movie that takes its time to tell a story make it worth our time to explore?
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR Revisited – SA186
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSAfter the instant reaction of the road trip, Ben and Evan are joined by Steve to give Civil War another go ’round. Can Ben convince Evan that #TeamCap is the only hashtag needed for this movie? What does Steve think of this movie? What was the emotional counterpoint…
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The Force Awakens Revisited – SA171
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSWe return to Star Wars episode 7 for a longer, more focused discussion of the movie! What did they love? What did they hate? Also, Ben and Steve welcome Evan officially into the fold as the fourth “strange alien”!
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Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Family Review – SA168
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen is joined by four of his five kids to talk about their thoughts and reactions to the Star Wars prequel trilogy!
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Crimson Peak Review – SA164
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen visits Crimson Peak, Guillermo del Toro’s follow up to Pacific Rim, and it couldn’t be more different. Atmospheric and elegant, is it a place worth visiting?
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The Visit Review – SA163
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen visits M. Night’s latest film, which seems to be not just a return to form but a return to passion. In The Visit there’s some ickiness, some jump scares, some tension, and a big twist. But does it all work together?
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Jurassic World (Summer Movie Series) — S&A155
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFor this episode, Evan is joined by Ben Avery to talk about Jurassic World! Ben’s podcast can be found here: Static Blade Podcast on Facebook
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Jupiter Ascending — S&A147
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen is riding solo, reviewing the Wachowskis’ movie Jupiter Ascending. It’s an off the cuff reaction episode, and mostly spoiler free, as he tried to convince listeners that they might like the movie!
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The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies mini-review — S&A143
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Dr. Jayce have a short conversation about movie featuring lots of short creatures! Oh, and Steve is there, too…
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Big Hero 6 Family Review — S&A139
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen is joined by his four oldest children to talk about, review, analyze and laugh about Big Hero 6. With the insight only children can bring, his 13 year-old, 11 year-old, 10 year-old, and 8 year-old kids talk about their favorite characters, the big ideas of the movie, and the…
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Archer & Armstrong Vol. 1: The Michelangelo Code — THOUGHT CLOUDS #12
Archer & Armostrong Vol. 1: The Michelangelo Code Valiant Entertainment; Fred Van Lente, writer; Clayton Henry and Matt Milla, artists As I said in the first Valiant Entertainment review, X-O Manowar Vol. 1, I’m new to the Valiant Universe. I like the Valiant Universe. And I am all in with the Valiant Universe. But when…
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Robocop: the Franchise and the Reboot — SA115
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s Ben and Steve vs. Robocop in this episode of the podcast that explores the Robocop franchise, from the first movie to the reboot! We also review the new Robocop movie, with a short section at the end with spoilers. Listen as we explore the themes, the strangeness…
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X-O Manowar Vol. 1: By the Sword — THOUGHT CLOUDS #11
X-O Manowar Vol. 1: By the Sword Valiant Entertainment; Robert Vendaetti, writer; Cary Nord, pencils; Stefano Gaudiano, inks So here’s the deal. I recently read a blog post by a friend, Nathan James Norman, about how he was ditching DC Comics and reading books from the recently re-built Valiant Entertainment. Back in the 90s, Valiant…
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Mr. Peabody and Sherman — THOUGHT CLOUDS #10
Mr. Peabody and Sherman IDW Publishing; Sholly Fisch, writer; Jorge Monlongo, artist I have always enjoyed the exploits Mr. Peabody and his boy, Sherman. They are one of my earliest exposures to time travel, an area of sci-fi that I love. (My first published comic was a time travel story, and of course there is my…
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THE HOBBIT Review — SA104
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, Ben, Dr. Jayce, and Steve review The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug! And there are some strong feelings about this one . . . Next episode: Christmas movies!