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Papa Sanchez and crew talking sci-fi, fantasy, action and comic book movies, in depth from a Christian point of view. Analysis, reviews, spoilers and a few laughs thrown into the mix...join us fortnightly as we explore some of the newest box office smashes and retro favourites.

Holyview


    • Sep 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Thor: Love and Thunder 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 73:22


    How could we not talk about a movie about gods. God's killing gods no less. Is it offensive at all to a christian or any other type of believer to watch these kind of movies? Is it politically correct to do an accent that is not your own? Such a can of worms we have opened by diving in to this latest of Marvel Blockbusters.

    Dr Strange & the Multiverse Of Madness 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 67:48


    Dr Strange & the multiverse of madness has many themes & ideas that should be questioned., right? Well firstly should christians watch movies about witchcraft when the bible is pretty clear about how it should be percieved. Is there a danger in watching something like this? What about Harry Potter? Is there somethings that christians shouldnt watch? All these questions and so many more on the one podcast that questions every multiverse.

    The Eternals 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 80:48


    We look into the Eternals movie & ponder a few things, Is this the definition of a "woke movie"? Why are some eternals built in certain ways? What is actual cannon in this IP & what is just politics? So many things are discussed to get to the core of why people love this movie & why some people hate it.

    Masters of the Universe: Revelation pt 2 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 61:34


    You mean there's a part two? There most definitely is., did anyone watch it? Why is it so quiet now after all the haters were being so loud before? What happens if you stare into the abyss too long? Is it really all that you make it? Is the universe magic? So many questions & so little time.

    Spider-man: No Way Home 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 78:10


    Can you be objective when nostalgia comes into play? Why has this movie hit such a cultural nerve & is now the highest grossing movie during a pandemic? Is ironmanification a word? I know its seems obvious that its not but.... is it though? So many questions & so many answers on the one podcast that sometimes blurts out spoilers without even trying.... again, I'm sorry.

    Masters of the Universe: Revelation 2021 pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 80:01


    So the man with the hairy underpants is back., but he has been back before so why all the haters? Can 3 men that used to play with 'Masters Of The Universe' toys see something in this Netflix special? Did MOTU borrow heavily from judeo-christian stories? You be the judge. So much to unpack form the one podcast that is not ashamed to admit they played with muscular men toys, not even a little bit.

    Wandavision 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 83:41


    At long last a MARVEL show to save us from this Covid plague. Are we just hungry for anything Marvel? Is escapism a 21st Century problem? Is television at the root of it all? What television show would you like to be transported to? All these questions answered & so much more on the one podcast that will take a side-note maybe a little too far.

    SOUL 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 71:36


    Wow, Pixar sure knows how to do beautiful movies & there is definitely a flavour & touch in "SOUL" that is worth the watch but, is it right to do a movie on the afterlife without God? Is this movie really for Adults? Whats your favourite "movie musician"? All these questions answered & so much more.

    The Mandalorian s1 & s2 2019 - 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 88:20


    At long last the Star Wars fans can stand proud for a show has come to get them all giddy like school-girls (its only alright if you are a school-girl) Who is your favourite character in this series? How does The Mandalorian Religion stand? How can you tell you're in a cult? So many questions & so many answers on the one podcast that questions; "this is the way" (is it tho'?)

    The Crown s4 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 98:46


    By some strange miracle we are still hooked on to this series that revolves around the british monarchy. Is it the tradition? is it the history? ok, look, its the drama & should reality get in the way of a good yarn? What if real people are involved? We ask these questions & many many more on the one podcast that won't tell anyone else that they are watching the Crown,.... well except you guys.

    Booksmart 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 59:51


    How many female comedy duo's can you name? Is it rare to have a female buddy comedy? What's this movie showing us about the youth of today? Again with the questions,... does it ever stop?.... short answer,... No.

    Hamilton 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 78:59


    What is the big deal with this musical? Why are people going on & on about it? Is it good to romanticise historical figures? Is it cultural appropriation when its anglo-american history? So many questions & so many laughs on the one podcast that... "wait for it, wait for it".....knows "you will never be satisfied" (see what I did there?)

    Fruitvale Station 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 99:22


    Come join us as we take the bitter pill that is Fruitvale Station, it’s tough, it’s upsetting but there is light at the end of the tunnel. We tackle our thoughts & feelings about George Floyd, deaths in custody & getting triggered by Facebook posts. Sounds rough but believe me there is light at the end of the tunnel.

    Contagion 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 71:20


    On the 6th of May 2020, we take a look at what the Corona virus is doing to our lives. Does this movie compare? How accurate is it? Is ignorance bliss? All this and so much more in this pyjama jammy jam.

    Parasite 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 76:53


    Join us as we ask, who is the parasite? Can we remember all these Korean names? Can we stop talking about being in a pandemic? All this and so much more in the one podcast that doesn’t judge you for wearing your pj’s all day.

    Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 117:35


    The podcast continues! The galaxy has heard a mysterious broadcast, a threat of Finishing Star Wars but we all know better. Papa Sanchez dispatches agents to gather intelligence on the latest of these fantasy epics, they return with conflicting opinions and hope to get things in the right ORDER. Meanwhile, intel comes in on the correct order to rank the Star Wars franchise & our heroes take it head on. They also share their favourite names from the places long ago & in a galaxy far far away.

    Mary Magdeline 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 65:00


    The crew find themselves giving Papa Sanchez filthies for making them watch this movie. Is there anything to this movie? Are they trying to bring feminism to the gospels? What do you think of black apostles? So many questions , so many long pauses & so many discoveries. Don’t miss it.

    Joker 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 79:18


    Is it right to empathise with the villain? How do you say Joaquin? Is this even an origin story for the joker? So many questions & so many more on this deep and jokery podcast.

    Black Mirror 2011 - 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2019 125:09


    We pick 4 episodes from this controversial anthology series and peel away all the different layers that we encountered. - 15 million merits - the entire history of you - San Junipero - Hang the DJ If you haven’t watched them, don’t worry we have you covered. Just jump in and take a journey with Monica Muski, James Hero Wong, Pat Alcantara & Papa Sanchez.

    The Handmaid's Tale Season 1&2 2017-2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2019 113:33


    Papa sanchez , Bella Ann sanchez, James Wong & Clare Dee go down the rabbit hole that is Gilead. Can a place like that truly exist in this day & age? How far should we go for the survival of the species? Is the handmaids tale a feminist show? All these questions & so many more on the one podcast that wants to know: what’s your favourite fictional country?

    Faster 2010

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 85:22


    Papa Sanchez with James Wong & Andrew Graham put their favourite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson movies in a top ten list. They then gasp when they discover each other’s lack of taste. Once the dust settles they take a look at a little known movie called “Faster” & talk about violence, revenge & why men enjoy action movies so much.

    Ranking The MCU 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 113:56


    Papa Sanchez is on a mission to find out which is the best movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He puts a call out to 14 friends that have watched all 22 movies to give him their list from best to worse. He reveals the final order to his friends Sarah McAdams, Andrew Graham & Javen Sanchez., the laughter & the memories unfold.

    Captain Marvel 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 81:51


    At long last a marvel super-heroine takes centre stage and we ask, is there a feminine agenda in this movie? Is Carol Danvers a female Christ? Is this the hero for our time? All this and so much more on the only podcast that will ask you for your nerd credentials.

    Christmas Special 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 41:22


    It’s that time of year again & the gang all go out & buy a $5 dvd each, wrap it up & give it to each other live on this Kris Kringle podcast. To make it interesting they develop a point system & see who is able to sell their gift the best. Who will win? Who will try to cheat? & who will fight the merits of Nicholas Cage? All this & so much more on the Christmas podcast that makes it all up as they go along.

    Her 2013

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 88:00


    Come with us through this technological fantasy where Love is just a click away. We ask; is the fantasy of technology changing our expectations in real relationships? Is it real love if there’s no conflict? How do relationships change as we change? & How good is Scarlett Johansson’s AI voice?

    Cobra Kai Season 1 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2018 88:01


    Join us as we ponder & wonder if nostalgia has its merits. We ask; is Johnny Lawrence’s behaviour justifiable? Where did Daniel Larusso stuff up?Who truly is the biggest underdog on tv? Special guest: Andrew Graham & Bella Ann Sanchez

    Idiocracy 2006

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2018 63:20


    Why does this film get mentioned so much yet is considered unsuccessful? Why can’t we stop laughing when we start quoting this movie? Is President Dwayne Elizondo Mountain Dew Camancho the best movie president ever? All this & so much more. With special guests: Andrew Graham , Sarah Mcadams , & Bella Ann Sanchez

    Creed 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2018 70:11


    The fight is on, we go back a couple of years and marvel at how a boxing movie is liked by all. What's worth fighting for? Who do you think you are? Which is the best boxing fight on film? These are just some of the questions we ask as we dive into this ROCKY reboot.

    Jessica Jones Season 1 & 2 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 102:20


    Listen in as we peel away all the layers of Marvel's Jessica Jones. Is this the equivalent to grandma's soapies? Is Jessica Jones not superheroey enough? How do you handle a mother that has lost her mind? Special guest: Clare Dee & Bella Ann Sanchez

    Whiplash 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 70:01


    Join us as we cringe & scratch our heads as we try and figure out how people get into these types of messes. What is true success? Is it noble to pursue perfection? & who did we want to be when we were growing up? So many questions & so many answers on the podcast that wants to dive deeper. special guest: James Hero Wong

    Come Sunday 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 90:43


    Come Sunday 2018 : Come with us into a deep debate over the path of a preacher. We go heavy into theology, digging into scripture and uncover what is at the root of our own beliefs on salvation. We ask who is your favourite movie preacher. Special guest: James Hero Wong

    Star Trek Discovery 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2018 77:30


    Star Trek: Discovery s1 2017. Come take a trip where the team get as geeky as they possibly can, find out how big a star trek fan they actually are and deliberate on who the best Star Trek character is. Special guest: Clare Dee

    Black Panther 2018

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 70:44


    Black Panther 2018 - we look into the Black Panther phenomenon & the many revelations to be had from this fabulous flick. Firstly - does Mbaku speak with a genuine Nigerian accent? Is Wakanda a good analogy for heaven (or Church?) & is Everett K Ross the perfect embodiment of the Token White Man? The team tell us their favourite character & debate nationalism. With special guest Seun Sogbesan

    The Cross and the Switchblade 1970

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2018 57:39


    The Cross & the switchblade 1970. Just when you think you have seen every gang movie ever created., theres one that you can watch for free on youtube. The crew go into this 70's movie based on a true story & ask the tough questions... like 'whats your favourite gang related movie?' How far would you go for the call of God? & Does anyone ever read these blurbs? . special guests: James Hero Wong & Marcelo Encina

    Left Behind 2014

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 53:18


    Left Behind 2014. How do we think the rapture will really go? Was Monica raptured away which is why she's not in this episode? Is Nicholas Cage the greatest actor of all time because of his mullet in Con Air? All these questions & so much more on the one podcast that will judge you completely on which Nicholas Cage movie you like. Special guests: Marcelo Encina & James Hero Wong

    The Indiana Jones Franchise 1981 - 1984 - 1989 - 2008

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 148:52


    The Indiana Jones Franchise 1981 - 1984 - 1989 - 2008. Raiders of the Lost Ark, Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Patrick Alcantara, Monica Muski, Papa Sanchez & James Hero Wong go on an adventure into Steven Spielberg’s Indiana Jones. They talk monkeys, Russian accents & the theory of mind control. Come join us on this monster episode where just about.... anything goes.

    The Dark Knight Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 104:54


    The Dark knight trilogy 2005 -2008 -2012 . Batman Begins, The Dark knight, The dark knight rises. Pat Alcantara, Papa Sanchez & Monica Muski take a dive into the Christopher Nolan masterpiece. They explore the themes, they look at the history & they debate Vigilantism. Come & join us for this spoilerific episode about one of DC's most celebrated movie adaptations. Question: Which is the best trilogy of all time?

    The Crown Season 2 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2018 81:10


    The Crown S2: How does a show about a British royal family captivate 4 Sydney kids from completely different backgrounds? The crew discuss their favourite character in the series & which episode they almost Monica’d. Special guest: Sarah McAdams

    Downsizing 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 55:06


    Follow us down to the tiny world of Downsizing...is it a dream? A nightmare? Is it a solution or does it create problems? What kind of mirror does a miniature Matt Damon hold up to our society-and do we like it? Special guest: Bella Ann Sanchez

    Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 75:51


    Star Wars: The Last Jedi 2017. The first podcast for 2018, the crew is excited to talk about one of their favourite franchises. Fresh from summer holidays & watching copious amounts of movies the team dissects the philosophy of star wars & digs in to see if there really is any reason for so many fanboys to be upset. Special guest: Sarah McAdams

    Christmas Special 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 113:45


    It’s that time of the year when you sit back on your lounge & wonder, “What Christmas movie should I watch?”. Fear not the gang (Pat, Monica,Sarah & Papa Sanchez) have compiled their top 5 fave Xmas movies, giving you a whopping 20 movies to watch. They also go through their highs & lows of the year, their top 10 movies of 2017 & 5 top series’ to watch. All in this chunky sized podcast which doesn’t have any nuts (perhaps just traces of nuts). Special guest: Sarah McAdams.

    Kingdom Of Heaven 2005

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 68:00


    Kingdom of heaven 2005: Our crew ask what’s the deal with the crusades? Can you fault a movie if it has an agenda ? Should you be embarrassed of what was called Christianity in the past ? All these questions answered & many more on the one podcast that will never yell “God wills it!!” Special guest: Marcelo Encina aka Oakbridge

    Bladerunner 2049 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2017 79:18


    Blade Runner 2049: Our crew go back & dream of electric sheep, they see unicorns & wonder if A.I. wonder. Can holograms that are programmed to give you what you want actually give you what you need? Whats the deal with all the eye iconography? All these questions and more. special guest: James Hero Wong

    The Good Place Season 1 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 53:52


    The team travel to The Good Place and review the concept of heaven reflected in the show. But does it measure up? Do we have a favourite depiction of heaven? Where do we get our ideas of heaven from? ...strap yourselves in & come for a ride to the afterlife. With special guest James Hero Wong

    Planet Of The Apes Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 71:46


    Join our friends as they dodge the simian flu & trudge through the overgrown jungles of San Francisco. Do we all hail Caesar? Is he the monkey Moses? Are the humans getting what they deserve? What is your favourite non verbal moment on film? all these answered and more on this episode. Special guest: James Hero Wong

    The Matrix Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2017 91:25


    The Matrix: the trilogy with Trinity...but is there more to it? The team go back to when bullet time was a new thing, peering into the 3 parts & question: is there any theology to these movies? Man vs Machine, the spirit vs the flesh, red pill or blue pill - which would you choose? Special guest: James Hero Wong.

    The Crown Season 1 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 72:48


    The Crew v the Crown: 10 hours of royal docu-drama distilled into bite sized pieces. We tackle the question of the republic, a man kneeling before his queen (or wife?) and what makes a good portrayal of royalty? Special guest: Sarah McAdams

    Riverdale 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 66:58


    We travel to Riverdale & explore this generations take on the Archie comic franchise. Does Jughead not eating burgers make him emo? Are Archie's abs necessary? Is this what Dylan from 90210 becomes when he has a kid? & what is the teams favourite murder mystery of all time? Special guest: Sarah McAdams

    Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 45:28


    Are your Spidey-senses tingling? Ours are. How does this Spidey stack up in the tangled web of Spiderman mythos? Journey back to junior high with us and find out.

    Batman V Superman 2016

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2017 44:22


    Two worlds collide, two heroes battle ... four people have very definite opinions. Aaron joins us again and this time we ask: What's your favourite 'vs' battle? And who emerges victorious from this epic flick?

    The Shack 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 45:29


    The team tackles a bona-fide Christian flick - so what's the verdict: Hallmark or heroic? Schmaltzy or sharp? We talk portrayals of God & the 'hot' Holy Spirit - you'll want to hear this one!

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