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Are You Just Watching?

Eve Franklinareyoujustwatching.com
Are You Just Watching? is about critical thinking for Christians as they watch popular media such as movies and TV shows. We are more than a Christian reviews site since PluggedIn Online already does such a wonderful job. We take a critical look at philosophies and ideas behind and promoted by entertainment media, and then discuss these based on a biblical worldview. For example, the evolutionism in Jurassic Park, the user-program relationship in Tron, or the messianic characteristics of Neo in the Matrix trilogy. Each conversation has one end-objective in mind, that you don't just watch, but also think and learn.
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Episodes

AYJW133 – See How They Run (2022)

The charming and entertaining murder mystery/comedy, See How They Run, shows how fiction can distort and harm reality. The post AYJW133 – See How They Run (2022) first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Oct 29, 20221 hr 14 min

AYJW132 – Thirteen Lives (2022)

A true-life story of daring and sacrifice demonstrates how compassion for strangers can bring the world together. The post AYJW132 – Thirteen Lives (2022) first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Sep 29, 20221 hr 21 min

Where the Crawdads Sing – AYJW131

Small town prejudice puts a traumatized and reclusive woman on trial for murder. The post Where the Crawdads Sing – AYJW131 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Aug 29, 20221 hr 15 min

Thor Love and Thunder – AYJW130

The entire pantheon of pagan gods prove they are false in Thor: Love and Thunder. The post Thor Love and Thunder – AYJW130 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jul 27, 20221 hr 10 min

AYJW129 – Top Gun: Maverick

A high energy action film pits identity against vocation, grudges against forgiveness, and personal advancement against team building. The post AYJW129 – Top Gun: Maverick first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jun 29, 20221 hr 15 min

AYJW128 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Justifying evil actions in the pursuit of good intentions, a respected Marvel hero crosses the line. The post AYJW128 – Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

May 30, 20221 hr 15 min

AYJW127 – What We Watched

What have you been watching so far this year? A general topic, I know, but hey, even Tim and I have an off month occasionally. The post AYJW127 – What We Watched first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Apr 29, 20221 hr 17 min

AYJW126 – Dog (2022)

A suffering veteran finds new meaning and purpose after traveling with a dog damaged by the same combat that ruined his military career. The post AYJW126 – Dog (2022) first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Mar 28, 20221 hr 11 min

AYJW125 – Redeeming Love

Redeeming Love, a historical romance inspired by the book of Hosea, ignites controversy in Christian circles. The post AYJW125 – Redeeming Love first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Mar 01, 20221 hr 26 min

AYJW124 – Spider-Man: No Way Home

Seeking to correct a selfish mistake, a moralistic hero brings redemption rather than justice to the villains displaced by his actions. The post AYJW124 – Spider-Man: No Way Home first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jan 28, 20221 hr 27 min

AYJW123 – Ghostbusters: Afterlife

Science takes on the supernatural in this nostalgic sequel to the 1984 classic, Ghostbusters. The post AYJW123 – Ghostbusters: Afterlife first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Dec 31, 20211 hr 12 min

AYJW122 – Dune (2021)

Dune, Part 1, begins the journey of a man-made messiah toward a “holy” upheaval that will reform a corrupt and stagnated society. The post AYJW122 – Dune (2021) first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Nov 29, 20211 hr 18 min

AYJW121 – No Time to Die

The final Daniel Craig James Bond movie, No Time to Die, builds legacies on top of legends. The post AYJW121 – No Time to Die first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Oct 29, 20211 hr 6 min

AYJW120 – Shang-Chi

Eastern philosophy clashes with Western culture in Marvel’s Shang-Chi, a movie that pits good against evil in a classic Asian hero story. The post AYJW120 – Shang-Chi first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Sep 29, 20211 hr 4 min

AYJW119 – The Tomorrow War

In Amazon Prime’s The Tomorrow War, conscripted soldiers and scientific researchers try to prevent a future alien threat from destroying humanity, excluding the only secure hope of a true future through faith in God. The post AYJW119 – The Tomorrow War first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Aug 27, 20211 hr 10 min

AYJW118 – Black Widow

The Black Widow finds family and forgiveness when her past blasts her out of her self-imposed exile. The post AYJW118 – Black Widow first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jul 28, 20211 hr 19 min

Dream Horse – AYJW117

An economically depressed community rallies its hope and faith around a racehorse. The post Dream Horse – AYJW117 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jun 28, 20211 hr 1 min

Stowaway – AYJW116

Stowaway addresses the age-old philosophical question of whose life has more value when someone must die so that others may live. The post Stowaway – AYJW116 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

May 29, 20211 hr 16 min

WandaVision, Part 2 – AYJW115

It’s not all chaos and grief . . . there’s a moral to the story of WandaVision. The post WandaVision, Part 2 – AYJW115 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Apr 26, 20211 hr 10 min

WandaVision, Part 1 – AYJW114

The true heir to Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision dives into the consequences and the politics of a world fractured by the Blip. The post WandaVision, Part 1 – AYJW114 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Mar 30, 20211 hr 13 min

What We Watched – AYJW113

February was a dry month for movies, so once again we’re giving you a glimpse into what we've been watching for our own enjoyment. The post What We Watched – AYJW113 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Feb 26, 20211 hr 15 min

Soul – AYJW112

The Pixar movie Soul uses a godless philosophy to chase the spark of living from before birth through death and onto the path to the Great Beyond. The post Soul – AYJW112 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jan 25, 20211 hr 9 min

Mulan (2020) – AYJW111

Loyal, brave, true, devotion to family . . . and gender roles, deceit, and the energy of life in Disney's live-action Mulan! The post Mulan (2020) – AYJW111 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Dec 23, 20201 hr 10 min

X-Men: Apocalypse, Part 2 – AYJW110

Persecution, faith, and the struggle to evolve in X-Men: Apocalypse. The post X-Men: Apocalypse, Part 2 – AYJW110 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Nov 24, 20201 hr 5 min

X-Men: Apocalypse, Part 1 – AYJW109

“How you have fallen from the heavens! You destroyer of nations . . .”—Tim and Eve discuss Satan in relation to X:Men Apocalypse. The post X-Men: Apocalypse, Part 1 – AYJW109 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Oct 28, 20201 hr 1 min

AYJW108 – TENET

“What happens, happened” and other mind-bending philosophical anachronisms brought to you courtesy of Christoper Nolan’s TENET The post AYJW108 – TENET first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Sep 26, 20201 hr 13 min

AYJW107 – What We Didn’t Just Watch

With few movies to choose from once again, we’re giving you a glimpse into our own personal viewing habits and how we apply the principles that we teach. The post AYJW107 – What We Didn’t Just Watch first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Aug 25, 20201 hr 16 min

AYJW106 – Independence Day, Part 2

The characters of Independence Day must turn to God, heed warnings, and be prepared to do battle against a superior foe. Ah the spiritual parallels! The post AYJW106 – Independence Day, Part 2 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jul 21, 202056 min

AYJW105 – Independence Day, Part 1

The 1996 blockbuster, Independence Day, frames a cliched story of alien invasion around the relationships of four very different families. The post AYJW105 – Independence Day, Part 1 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

Jun 25, 20201 hr 7 min

Onward – AYJW104

The many unintended Christian parallels in Disney Pixar’s Onward include taking the narrow path, walking boldly in the Spirit, possessing the gift of salvation, and mentoring others in spiritual growth. The post Onward – AYJW104 first appeared on Are You Just Watching? .

May 23, 20201 hr 14 min
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