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In this bonus episode Joe and Katie play a fun game. How does an HR person handle The Purge? Joe plays the head of a corporation. Unfortunately his employees keep offing each other during the Annual Purge, so his HR person, Katie, works with him to try to figure out ways to incentives their employees not to participate in The Purge.

In this episode guest host Katie Zaragoza welcomes Gina Dalfanzo to discuss the screwball comedy classic, My Man Godfrey from 1937.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansGina Dalfonzo Online:: Gina's Substack: dearstrangethings.substack.com Gina's Blog:: http://dickensblog.typepad.com

In this episode Joe tells us what movie they're going to be watching, who they're going to be watching it with and about the special guest host.In this episode guest host Katie Zaragoza welcomes Gina Dalfanzo to discuss the screwball comedy classic, My Man Godfrey from 1937.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

We're excited to have Mike Schmidt from the 40 Year Old Boy Podcast to discuss the Quentin Tarantino film Pulp Fiction. We discuss why it's important, the impact it had on Hollywood and filmmaking,.

Sorry for the delay. This Coming Attractions episode explains the changes we're making to our format, what movie we're doing next and what you need to know about it.

This episode Gina Dalfonzo returns to discuss the epic classic The Godfather from 1972 directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Instead of the usual commentary format this episode is a discussion about the film. Joe and Gina discuss why the opening of this movie is probably the best in film history, how gangsters can justify evil behavior while also being devoutly religious, and how the movie depicts family and tradition so beautifully.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansGina Dalfonzo Online:: Gina's Substack: dearstrangethings.substack.com Gina's Blog:: http://dickensblog.typepad.com

In this episode Joe has Gina Dalfonzo on the podcast to discuss the Frank Capra masterpiece It's A Wonderful Life from 1946. They talk about it's lasting legacy, the lessons we can learn from George Baily, things we may have missed before, and much much more. Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansGina Dalfonzo Online:: Gina's Substack: dearstrangethings.substack.com Gina's Blog:: http://dickensblog.typepad.com

Joe tells us what movie's we're going to be watching this month as well as who we're going to be watching it with. He also let's us in on why there haven't been many episodes and how things are going to be like in the near future.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansGina Dalfonzo Online:: Gina's Substack: dearstrangethings.substack.com Gina's Blog:: http://dickensblog.typepad.com

In this episode Joe has Emily Dixon from the Faith and Other Oddities podcast over to watch the 2009 Coen Brothers movie A Serious Man. They discuss Jewish traditions, the Book of Job, the meaning of life among many other topics. Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansEmily Dixo:n OnlineRavenCreekSC.com/FaithAndOtherOdditiesTwitter.com/RavenCreekSCInstagram.com/RavenCreekSC

A very special and fun episode in which Joe invites Katie Zaragoza and Nathan and Micci Underwood to discuss the 2021 Disney/Pixar film Encanto. They discuss feeling alone because you don't have gifts and feeling alone because your gifts make you feel overwhelmed. Plus so much more. Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansNathan Online:RavenCreekSC.com/FaithAndOtherOdditiesTwitter.com/RavenCreekSCInstagram.com/RavenCreekSCFind Katie Online:RavenCreekSC.com/OpenWalletTwitter.com/OpenWalletPodInstagram.com/OpenWalletPodFacebook.com/OpenWalletPod

T.J. Steadman and Kris Bather, co-hosts of the Answers to Giant Questions Podcast, take over the studio to bring you this month's episode of The Commentarians - a feature-length discussion of Marvel's "Eternals" (2021). Join us for a dive into the world of ancient mythological superheroes.

In this episode Joe tells us what movie is coming this month as well as who will be hosting.

This month we welcome Chris Williams back tot he movies to discuss the film Blue Like Jazz, We talk about how it differs from other Christian movies, how it differs from the book, and how it asks questions the usual Christian movies don't tend to ask. Find Chris Online:https://chrisicisms.substack.com/Facebook.com/We'reWatchingHereFind Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

Our apologies for not having an episode last month, but Joe assures us there will be an episode this month and the next for months are already planned. So listen fo hear about last month's movie this month and hear more exciting news coming from Raven Creek Social Club!Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

This is the episode where Joe tells you what movie he's going to be doing, who he's going to be doing it with and all the information you need to know before joining us for the movie!Follow Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Enjoy this bonus episode under the podcast tree as we watch the wonderful and fun 2019 Christmas movie Noelle with Olivia Ard! A delightful Christmas film available on Disney+..

MERRY CHRISTMAS, COMMIES!!! This month we're having the Charles Dickens expert herself Gina Dalfonzo on to discuss a movie about Charles Dickens, The Man Who Invented Christmas from 2017. We discuss the life of Dickens, his great works, his not so great works, his inspiration, and how a creative struggles and succeeds when writing and creating great works of art. All this and very little else in this months podcast. Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansFind Gina Online:https://www.facebook.com/ginadalfonzo.authorTwitter.com/GinaDalfonzoAt Christ And Pop Culture: https://christandpopculture.com/author/gdalfonzo/Gina's Books:http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/authors/gina-dalfonzo/2635

In this episode Joe talks about two Christmas movies he hates, and one he really really likes! Good news! The movie he likes is the one we're going to be doing this month. So listen and find out what movie we're going to be doing, who we're going to be doing it with and all the information you need to know before going into this months movie!Follow Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

In this episode Joe invites his wife Katie to the movies to watch the documentary film Betting On Zero about multilevel marketing and pyramid schemes. They discuss how they target Christians, why they're dangerous, why they don't work and lots and lots more. Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

In this episode Joe apologizes for the episode coming out so late, and tells us what movie he's going to be doing and who he's going to be doing it with.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

In this episode Emily Dixon from the Faith and Other Oddities Podcast joins Joe to watch the 2013 James Wan horror film The Conjuring. This is a fun, spooky, discussion that touches on so much we can't even list it all. They touch on everything from Ed and Lorraine Warren, buying and selling haunted houses, abuse and haunted families. They discuss serious and fun topic all within the two hour run time. So much fun and so much information, and you don't even need to watch the movie to enjoy it, but if you do, you'll have tons of fun. Find Emily Online:RavenCreekSC.comRavenCreekSC.com/FaithandOtherOdditiesFacebook.com/RavenCreekSCFind Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

In this episode Joe tells us what movie we're going to be doing, who we're going to be doing it with and all the information you need to know before going into this episode. PLUS Joe talks about what you can do if you'd like to buy a haunted house! Not just any haunted house, but specifically the haunted house we'll be discussing in this month's episode! How much it costs and what new owners need to do in order to not upset the spirits living in the home already. If you're going to have roommates you need to know the rules even if those roommates are incorporeal.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

This month we invite Gina Dalfonzo back on the podcast to watch and discuss the 2020 Autumn de Wilde film EMMA. We discuss the difference between the movie and book, how similar it is to Clueless, how fans received the film, being single, married or with kids, and they, especially in the Christian world become a cast system. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFind Gina Online:https://www.facebook.com/ginadalfonzo.authorTwitter.com/GinaDalfonzoAt Christ And Pop Culture: https://christandpopculture.com/author/gdalfonzo/Gina's Books:http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/authors/gina-dalfonzo/2635

In this episode find out all the information you need to know what movie we'll be doing, who we're going to be doing it with, what other movie you could watch if you haven't seen this one, and listen to Joe's pitch for a new movie based on The Game of Life.Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansCommentarianspod@gmail.com

We welcome podcaster and professional counselor Rhys Pasimio from the Smart Counsel podcast to discuss the 1999 David Fincher film Fight Club. In this episode we discuss what we're told Christian manhood is, what Christian manhood actually is, mental illness and therapy, the dangers of cults, and the need for community. Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansFind Rhys:NewPatternCounseling.comhttps://soundcloud.com/smart-counsel

As always Joe tells us what movie he's watching, who he's watching it with and everything you need to know.Find Us Online: RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansMovie Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_Club

FINALLY we get to do Joe's favorite movies, 1942's Casablanca. And who better to do a classic film but with author, writer, and friend of the show Gina Dalfonzo. They discuss the logic of the film, the history of what was going on at the time of the making of the film, and how actual real world events that occurred in Europe affected the making of the movie. This is a must listen for any fan of film and this movie.Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFind Gina Online:https://www.facebook.com/ginadalfonzo.authorTwitter.com/GinaDalfonzoAt Christ And Pop Culture: https://christandpopculture.com/author/gdalfonzo/Gina's Books:http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/authors/gina-dalfonzo/2635

in this episode Joe tells us what movie he's going to be doing, who he's going to be doing it with, and all the information you need to know. Plus he goes on an ill advised rate about why he hates Superhero movies. Find Us Online: RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

This month Joe invites friend of the show Gina and fan favorite Gina Dalfonzo to watch the 2019 Greta Gerwig adaptation of Little Woman. They discuss the director's choices in how she told this story, why it's lasted so long, being a creative, among lot's of other great topics. I very much enjoyed this discussionFind Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFind Gina Online:https://www.facebook.com/ginadalfonzo.authorTwitter.com/GinaDalfonzoAt Christ And Pop Culture: https://christandpopculture.com/author/gdalfonzo/Gina's Books:http://bakerpublishinggroup.com/authors/gina-dalfonzo/2635

Joe flies solo to tell you what movie we'll be doing and the guest he'll invite over to watch the movie with. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommetnariansInstagram.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

In this episode Joe watches the 2015 documentary The Armor of Light with friend of the show and host of Tending Our Nets podcast Joshua Sherman. They discuss what the Bible says about weapon ownership., self defense, how we may misinterpreted Bible verses about the topic. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

This month Joe flies solo to tell us what movie he's doing, who' he's doing it with and all the information you need to know about this month's episode.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

This month Joe invites his wife Katie to the movies to watch and discuss the 2015 film Brooklyn. They discuss leaving home, dating and singleness, why Joe hates New York, sexuality inside marriage and outside of it, plus as a bonus they discuss how they met and started dating. A super fun episode.Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommetnarians

This month Nathan talks to Joe about the fantastic St. Patrick's Day movie he's going to be doing and the very special guest he's going to go to the movies with. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

This month Joe invites Joshua Sherman of the Tending Our Nets podcast tp discuss how the Christian Church could improve it's ministries, how they've failed to love those we disagree with, the problems with Progressive Christianity, what the Bible says about homosexuality, and lots lots more. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

Joe flies solo in this episode to discuss what movie is coming this month, who the guest will be and all the info you need to know. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

In this mature and frank episode Joe invites future Raven Creek podcaster Joshua Sherman tot he movies to watch the controversial Netflix film Hot Girls Wanted directed by Jill Bauer and produced by Rashida Jones. They have an honest discussion about pornography by talk about not just how it damages those who watch it, but also how it abuses and mistreats the performers who are featured in the film. We warn the audience if you don't have the stomach to watch the movie, skip the film, but this is a very important discussion to have, but we talk about it very openly. It's a difficult and exhausting discussion that needs to be had. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

Emily Dixon talks to Joe about what movie he'll be doing and who he.'' be doing it with. Get all the information you need to know about the movie in this episode. In this Coming Attractions Joe and Emily get into discussing the dangers and consequences of pornography. They give statistics on porn usage, and how it damages the actors in the industry and why they decided to do this movie. This is an adult discussion but one that needs to be had. Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/Commentarians

This month Joe invites author Tim Steadman to the movies to watch and discuss the Darron Aronosky Bible epic Noah. They discuss giants, Watchers, whether or not the flood really happened, what the film changes about the story, whether it matters or not and much much more. A fun and interesting discussion about one of the earliest and major stories in the Bible.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansFind TJ Online:GiantAnswers.comTwitter.com/GiantAnswersGuyInstagram.com/TJ_SteadmanFacebook.com/GiantAnswers

Nathan talks to Joe about what movie he'll be watching and who he'll be watching it with as well as a short discussion about DVD special features and why we don't get them so much anymore. Find Us and Our Guest Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarianshttp://giantanswers.com/index.html

This month Joe and writer, blogger and producer of the Christianity Today podcast Quick to Listen, Matt Linder go to the movies to watch the 2007 Craig Gillespie film Lars and the Real Girl. They discuss what it means to love your neighbor, bearing each other's burdens, what it means to be a man, helping those with mental illnesses, among lots of other topics. This was a beautiful and touching discussion we had and I hope you guys enjoy it. Follow Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians/Find Matt Online:Twitter.com/kdotscholer Instagram.com/kdotscholarThreeRs.substack.comChristianityToday.com/ct/podcasts/quick-to-listen/

In this short episode Joe flies solo to tell you what movie he's going to be watching, who he's going to be watching it with, why this movie was chosen and all the fun stuff you need to know. An interesting pick to be sure, but certainly a great film.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarinasInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansCommentariansPod@gmail.com

In this episode Emily Dixon invites Doug Overmyer over to watch the terrifying and controversial horror movie, The Exorcist. They discuss demon possessions, exorcisms, the Catholic Church's view of demons, what power demons have over us, and what power we have over them. Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentariansFind Doug Overmyer:https://seerssee.com/

In this episode Joe talks to Emily Dixon about what spooky movie she'll be doing and who she'll be watching it with this month, and as times in the past they end up discussing much much more.Find Us Online:RavenCreekSc.com/TheCommentariansFacebook.com/TheCommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansCommentariansPod@gmail.com

In this episode Joe invites Doug Overmyer from Seers See Ministry to discuss the terrifying documentary The Nightmare. They discuss the natural and supernatural explanations for sleep paralysis disorder, how we can get rid of these horrifying experiences, and by the end they have a fantastic talk about how love is at the center of our faith.Find Doug Overmyer at:https://seerssee.com/Find Us Online:Facebook.com/TheCommentariansTwitter.com/CommentariansInstagram.com/CommentariansPodRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

Emily talks to Joe about what movie he's doing for the month of September and who his guest will be.Instagram: CommentariansPodTwitter: @TheCommentsPodFacebook: TheCommentariansRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians

This month Joe flies solo to introduce what movie and guest we'll be having for April.

This month Joe invites friend of the show Susan Parker to discuss the fantastic music Jesus Christ Superstar from 1973. They discuss the similarities between this story and the Bible story, the misinformation most people are taught about the Jesus story that the musical gets right and how we as Christians can relate to Jesus' frustration with God and the world.Social Media:Facebook.com/The CommentariansTwitter.com/TheCommentsPodInstagram.com/CommentariansPodRavenCreekSC.com/TheCommentarians