Strangers and Aliens: Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective
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FIRST BLOOD — Strange Christmas Movies Round Two (#28 of 48)
Three years ago, the 24 days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presented 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. And now, we’re doing it again! Here’s 24 more Christmas movies that are set around Christmas or use Christmas to set tone or set up a theme .…
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THE PRINCESS BRIDE — Strange Christmas Movies Round Two (#27 of 48)
Three years ago, the 24 days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presented 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. And now, we’re doing it again! Here’s 24 more Christmas movies that are set around Christmas or use Christmas to set tone or set up a theme .…
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SOLDIER — Strange Christmas Movies Round Two (#26 of 48)
Three years ago, the 24 days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presented 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. And now, we’re doing it again! Here’s 24 more Christmas movies that are set around Christmas or use Christmas to set tone or set up a theme .…
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LAST ACTION HERO — Strange Christmas Movies Round Two (#25 of 48)
Three years ago, the 24 days leading up to Christmas, Strangers and Aliens presented 24 Christmas movies that aren’t Christmas movies, but really kind of are, for various reasons. And now, we’re doing it again! Here’s 24 more Christmas movies that are set around Christmas or use Christmas to set tone or set up a theme .…
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TILL WE HAVE FACES Pt. 2: Book Discussion – SA212
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFinally, Strangers and Aliens takes on the topic of a book that is at the top of all of their lists of favorites: TILL WE HAVE FACES by C.S. Lewis! The first of two parts, this episode features backgrounds to the book, exploring the sources C.S. Lewis was…
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TILL WE HAVE FACES Pt. 1: The Origin of the Book – SA211
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSFinally, Strangers and Aliens takes on the topic of a book that is at the top of all of their lists of favorites: TILL WE HAVE FACES by C.S. Lewis! The first of two parts, this episode features backgrounds to the book, exploring the sources C.S. Lewis was…
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TROLLS – SA210
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen and Evan test some equipment and ended up doing a mini-episode about the movie Trolls. This is that episode.
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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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DOCTOR STRANGE – SA208
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBen, Steve, and Evan talk about the good, the bad, and the magical in Marvel’s newest movie: DOCTOR STRANGE! From the music and the acting to the bigs ideas and trippy visuals, they dive deep into the dark dimension!
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Watching THE FLY remake and THE FLY 2 with John Harju: Part 2 of 2 – SA207
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTHE FLY was a 50’s horror/sci-fi classic, but in 1986 it was remade into another kind of horror movie with director by David Cronenberg. A sequel followed a few years later. Ben is joined by John Harju, a horror fan and aficionado, to talk about the new turn the…
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Watching THE FLY Original Trilogy with John Harju: Part 1 of 2 – SA206
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSTHE FLY was a smashing success in 1958 with its moody but bright cinematography and its effective twists and atomic age horror. The follow ups, RETURN OF THE FLY and CURSE OF THE FLY, weren’t as critically acclaimed but tried to creatively continue the story. Ben is joined…
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Real Dragons: The Answers in Genesis Interview – SA205
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIs there science behind the myths of dragons? On a trip to the Creation Museum, Evan interviews Bodie Hodge, a speaker, writer, and researcher for Answers in Genesis. This episode is sponsored by The Wood Print Shop.
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SHIN GODZILLA Road Trip – SA204
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Godzilla returns to theaters in Shin Godzilla, Toho’s return to giant monster movies! And so that means it’s time for a ROAD TRIP! Ben and Evan are joined by Tim, Ben’s 15 year-old son, and Brennan, from The Wood Print Shop.
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MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS THE MOVIE (Retro Movie Mission 4) – SA203
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn Retro Movie Missions the Retronauts fire the Retro-rockets on their Retro-starship to take a look back at some retro-movies! Will they discover something new? Will they retroactively change their opinion? Join Captain Ben, Sergeant Steve, and Ensign Evan as they explore the loosely able to be defined as a…
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Special Listener Feedback Episode – SA202
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis special listener feedback episode features regular feedback from our listeners AND a bonus list from our greatest 200 stories episode that was too long to include THERE, but was so fascinating we HAD to include it SOMEWHERE. From Christopher Ouelette of Beware of Monsters, a podcast about,…
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Stories on the Page: 200 (of the) Greatest Stories of All Time pt. 2 – SA201
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s the big 200!!! And to celebrate, we’re counting down 200 (plus!) of the greatest stories of all time! But this isn’t just about US — we’re also including feedback from some of our beloved listeners AND from some of our favorite podcasters! And to add to that:…
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Stories on the Screen: 200 (of the) Greatest Stories of All Time pt. 1 – SA200
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt’s the big 200!!! And to celebrate, we’re counting down 200 (plus!) of the greatest stories of all time! But this isn’t just about US — we’re also including feedback from some of our beloved listeners AND from some of our favorite podcasters! And to add to that:…
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My Cyborg Life – SA199
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSCyborgs are a staple of sci-fi, fantasy, and real life! We discuss some of our favorite cyborgs and the definitions and implications of cyborgs in real life!
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FLASH GORDON (Retro Movie Mission 3) – SA198
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn Retro Movie Missions the Retronauts fire the Retro-rockets on their Retro-starship to take a look back at some retro-movies! Will they discover something new? Will they retroactively change their opinion? Join Captain Ben, Sergeant Steve, and Ensign Evan as they explore the classic sci-fi Star Wars rip off/inspiration FLASH…
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Weak Connections – “Sinners and Aliens”
It’s another new Webshow! Take home Strangers and Alien’s newest classic, Weak Connections with Ben Avery. In this ongoing series, Ben takes our favorite things from Pop Culture, and draws some far-fetched conclusions about how they can speak into our spiritual lives. In this first installment, “Sinners and Aliens,” Ben examines Steven Spielberg’s “Alien Trilogy.”…
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