Are people's lives more important than art? Tim and Eve explore the themes of The Monuments Men from a Christian worldview. The post The Monuments Men (2014) – AYJW046 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
After Earth invites discussion on parenting, fear, and environmentalism from a Christian worldview. The post After Earth (2013) – AYJW045 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Guest host Tim Martin joins in a discussion on what should make Christians happy based on The Pursuit of Happyness. The post The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) – AYJW044 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Bicentennial Man contains much to discuss from a Christian worldview about what it means to be human. The post Bicentennial Man (1999) – AYJW043 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Divergent is an interesting young-adult adaptation with a surprisingly biblical hidden theme. The post Divergent (2014)—AYJW042 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Dr. Jayce O'Neal from The Strangers and Aliens podcast joins Eve to discuss The Hunger Games: Catching Fire from a Christian worldview. The post The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) – AYJW041 – Crossover Event first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Source Code and Deja Vu have the same plot with different stories that ask and answer the question: Can we change the past? The post Source Code (2011) and Deja Vu (2006) – AYJW040 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
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. The post Ender’s Game (2013) – AYJW039 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
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. The post Save the Last Dance (2001) – AYJW038 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
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. The post Iron Man 3 (AYJW037) Superhero Theme Week first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
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. The post 42 (2013) and Red Tails (2012) – AYJW036 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
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. The post Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) – AYJW035 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
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. The post Knowing – AYJW034 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? ....
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. The post 2012 – AYJW033 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? ....
Christopher Nolan's finale to his Batman series is remorseful and fatalistic, but raises questions of trust, fear of death, messianic connections, and more. Get your Christian critical thinking on for this movie review! The post The Dark Knight Rises – AYJW032 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Brave is a great family movie that raises questions of fate and destiny. We share a biblical perspective with the challenging questions of predestination. The post Brave (2012), fate and destiny – AYJW031 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
The Amazing Spider-man is an action-packed fun ride for fans of the Marvel comics superhero. Eve Franklin and Chris Jones examine the morality and pseudo-science of this blockbuster from a Christian worldview. The post The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) – AYJW030 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Footloose (2011) earns its PG-13 rating. There is violence and sexually suggestive behavior, lots of bare skin, drugs and drinking, and a lot of foul language. The movie also shows rebellious behavior on the part of teens, and teens back talking adults. The post Footloose (2011) – AYJW029 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Thor is clean and filled with action. It has a somewhat moral message and makes us rethink certain mythologies. But opens discussions on heaven, science and magic, redemptions, and more. The post Thor – AYJW028 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Short but simple, go see Courageous! This newest movie from Sherwood Pictures (makers of Fireproof) will challenge fathers and still entertain many. The post Courageous (2011) – AYJW027 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Moneyball was not a heavy-hitter against critical thinking, but it does open up conversations for grace, morals, and goals. The post Moneyball (2011) – AYJW026 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Dolphin Tale is another family-friendly movie from the makers of Blind Side. It brings discussion of tragedy, mythology, and following a path. The post Dolphin Tale (2011) – AYJW025 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Contagion is not the first or last virus movie. But it does raise questions of morality, evolution, and—what else?—the end of humanity. The post Contagion (2011) – AYJW024 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
J.K. Rowling's series has at last come to a close and the latest Harry Potter movie has been in theaters for a while, but there's always time for some critical thinking! The post Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2 – AYJW023 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
The Help was a beautiful movie that will make you angry, laugh, and maybe even cry. But listen to our podcast review to get The Help to think critically. The post The Help (2011) – AYJW022 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
The all-American hero from Marvel was chosen because of his inner strength and compassion. But what does Captain America really say? The post Captain America: The First Avenger – AYJW021 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
“Don't be fooled by their cuteness!” The Smurfs is a fun family movie with positive values. We review The Smurfs movie with some critical thinking for Christians. The post The Smurfs – AYJW020 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
We're back and Daniel J. Lewis reviews some critical thinking basics and discusses Green Lantern. The post Green Lantern – AYJW019 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
You should watch the 1982 Tron first, and we build on our review of that movie with many new philosophies and required Critical Thinking for Tron: Legacy. The post Initial Reactions 14: Tron: Legacy first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .
Join Eve and Daniel in this cool blast from their past—the very first podcast episode they recorded together on the classic movie Tron. With the upcoming release of Disney’s new Tron: Legacy , which will be opening in theaters in just a couple short weeks, it seemed a great time to pull this first endeavor to discuss a movie from a biblical worldview from the archives. The post Tron – AYJW018 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? ....
