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#143 – Dunkirk and Theater as Religious Experience

August 22, 2017Mikey Fissel Action, Drama, Historical, podcast, RWT0

On this episode of the Reel World Theology Podcast:

Christopher Nolan is back at it and now louder than ever! That’s right, Nolan is bringing his flair for making films pure theater experiences back after his trip to the future with a trip to the past. Much has been made of his new film, Dunkirk, and it certainly has left an impression with some people lauding it for it’s immersive style and others just wanting them to turn the volume down a bit. Either way, it’s quite the experience.

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This episode’s panel included Joel Mayward and Jason Potnick:

Joel Mayward (@JoelMayward)
Cinemayward
Jesus Goes to the Movies: The Youth Ministry Film Guide

Jason Potnick (@ryndaria)
Ryndaria.com

Podcast Notes and Links:
Reel World Theology Discussion Group
Dunkirk at IMDB
Dunkirk at Rotten Tomatoes
Dunkirk Review at Reel World Theology
Dunkirk Review at Cinemayward
Dunkirk Review at Reel Spirituality
Dunkirk Review at Reel-Gospel
Dunkirk and the ‘Just’ War Movie at Pop Theology
Is Dunkirk Too Loud? at Indie Wire
Why Christopher Nolan Will Never Work With Netflix at Cinema Blend

Written by Mikey Fissel

Mikey Fissel (@fizzification) is the Creator/Producer/Managing Editor of Reel World Theology. He lives in Greensboro, NC with his wife, Laura, and their three children. He finds much joy from recounting his catch-phrase, "Story is Powerful and Entertainment is Not Mindless..."

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