The Value of Critics and Critical Thinking

The Value of Critics and Critical Thinking

It can be difficult to see the value of an untouchable critic raining down negative reviews from their pretentious tower in the clouds, but what does solid criticism look like? What is the value of critiquing movies? All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:37 Pop Culture Roundup: Millie Bobby Brown's Husband-shaming, Tory Story 5, World Cup Update 10:50 A Conversation on Criticism 48:00 Things Nyah likes that you should like, too MENTIONS: Toy Story 5 Review: https://thecollision.org/toy-story-5-christian-movie-review/ [https://thecollision.org/toy-story-5-christian-movie-review/] USA Today Article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/06/22/criminal-minds-paget-brewster-shealyn-scott-apology-journalist/90640023007/ [https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/06/22/criminal-minds-paget-brewster-shealyn-scott-apology-journalist/90640023007/] Paget Brewster's Apology: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/pagetpaget/status/2068771495854420028?s%3D20&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1782241061489345&usg=AOvVaw12iRMMni7M6Js-Z8C1S_kZ [https://www.google.com/url?q=https://x.com/pagetpaget/status/2068771495854420028?s%3D20&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1782241061489345&usg=AOvVaw12iRMMni7M6Js-Z8C1S_kZ] The Breadwinner Review: https://thecollision.org/the-breadwinner-christian-movie-review/ [https://thecollision.org/the-breadwinner-christian-movie-review/] Disclosure Day Review: https://thecollision.org/disclosure-day-christian-movie-review/ [https://thecollision.org/disclosure-day-christian-movie-review/] Y Shadey's Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/3XOckxkCpqwH1ibqs3GeUs?si=39a2385dcf774ecb [https://open.spotify.com/track/3XOckxkCpqwH1ibqs3GeUs?si=39a2385dcf774ecb] J.T. Suavé's Song: https://open.spotify.com/track/24kzUs2wmV34BOMZp7ebgz?si=ffb07e19c9b3429c [https://open.spotify.com/track/24kzUs2wmV34BOMZp7ebgz?si=ffb07e19c9b3429c] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi [http://Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi]

Disclosure Day's Question of Faith (And Aliens)

If aliens visited us here on earth, would that challenge your faith in God? Do aliens even exist? Steven Spielberg's new film, Disclosure Day, asks these questions but do they answer them satisfactorily? All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:53 Pop Culture Roundup: World Cup, Masters of the Universe, and the San Fran. Giants' Protest 15:45 Disclosure Day and the Alien Crisis of Faith 48:00 Things Daniel likes that you should like, too MENTIONS: Freddy's American Ratings: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZVL-swFsJG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== [https://www.instagram.com/p/DZVL-swFsJG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==] Masters of the Universe Review: https://thecollision.org/masters-of-the-universe-christian-movie-review/ [https://thecollision.org/masters-of-the-universe-christian-movie-review/] Giants Players Use Scripture to Protest Team's Pride Night: https://thecollision.org/san-francisco-giants-players-use-scripture-to-protest-teams-pride-night/ [https://thecollision.org/san-francisco-giants-players-use-scripture-to-protest-teams-pride-night/] Disclosure Day Review: https://thecollision.org/disclosure-day-christian-movie-review/ [https://thecollision.org/disclosure-day-christian-movie-review/] Spielberg's CBS Interview: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/disclosure-day-director-steven-spielberg-on-alien-visitations/ [https://www.cbsnews.com/news/disclosure-day-director-steven-spielberg-on-alien-visitations/] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi [http://Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi]

The Odyssey's Casting Controversy

Christopher Nolan's upcoming summer blockbuster, The Odyssey, has been hit with controversies since the beginning of its marketing campaign. Most recently, Nolan has been criticized for his casting choices with Elliot Page allegedly playing the mighty Achilles and Lupita Nyong'o confirmed to be playing Helen of Troy. Are these choices Oscar clickbait or an earnest attempt at genuine art? All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:05 Pop Culture Roundup 13:40 The Odyssey's Casting Controversies 58:15 Things Nyah likes that you should like, too MENTIONS: The Breadwinner Review: https://thecollision.org/the-breadwinner-christian-movie-review/ [https://thecollision.org/the-breadwinner-christian-movie-review/] The Mandalorian and Grogu Review: https://thecollision.org/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-christian-movie-review/ [https://thecollision.org/the-mandalorian-and-grogu-christian-movie-review/] Greek City Times Open Letter: https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/05/25/a-letter-to-hollywood-and-nolans-odyssey-cast-from-us-greeks/ [https://greekcitytimes.com/2026/05/25/a-letter-to-hollywood-and-nolans-odyssey-cast-from-us-greeks/] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi [http://Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi]

Where Should Christians Draw the Line With Entertainment? with Sabina Boyer

Sabina Boyer is a student of Screenwriting and Creative Writing at Asbury University. After falling in love with stories as a missionary kid in North Macedonia, she has followed her passion into various media, from award-winning short films and feature film screenplays to The Wovenstone Trilogy, a series of books in the final stages of editing. When not writing, she enjoys jogging, drinking black coffee, and torturing her roommate with emotionally devastating TV shows. Her newest article, "Beautiful Lies: Where We Choose to Draw the Line" is available now at thecollision.org [http://thecollision.org]. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Sabina Boyer 3:00 Beautiful Lies: Where Do We Draw the Line? 7:40 Why is the question of "why" over "what" an important place to start? 12:40 What did you mean by "the balance of grace and truth?" 18:42 How did you come to the conclusion that a show is a lie but is also beautiful? 33:00 How do you balance guarding your heart while growing your understanding for people through film? 39:45 Sabina's perspective as a young creative 54:15 Things Sabina Likes That You Should Like, Too MENTIONS: Beautiful Lies Article: https://thecollision.org/beautiful-lies-where-we-choose-to-draw-the-line/ [https://thecollision.org/beautiful-lies-where-we-choose-to-draw-the-line/] Wake Up Dead Man Article: https://thecollision.org/why-we-need-wake-up-dead-man-more-than-gods-not-dead/ [https://thecollision.org/why-we-need-wake-up-dead-man-more-than-gods-not-dead/] The Outsiders Article: https://thecollision.org/the-outsiders-proof-that-weve-been-wrong-about-remakes/ [https://thecollision.org/the-outsiders-proof-that-weve-been-wrong-about-remakes/] Sabina's Website: sabinaboyer.com [http://sabinaboyer.com] Sabina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sabinaboyerwriter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== [https://www.instagram.com/sabinaboyerwriter?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi

Gospel Representation in Different Genres with Unix Diza

Different genres have different strengths and weaknesses, especially when it comes to how they are able to show the gospel whether intentionally or unintentionally. Unix Diza currently serves as an Assistant Principal at a Christian school where he teaches a high school class titled "Gospel & Movies". In his spare time, Unix enjoys watching movies and occasionally blogging about them at https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/ [https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/], making puns, spending time with family, and playing pickleball. He lives in Ohio with his wife and their three sons. All of this and more on this episode of the Faith and Pop Culture Podcast! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Unix Diza 6:50 Our favorite genres 12:44 Are all genres created equal? 17:54 What are the strengths and weaknesses of different genres? 24:55 Can any genre reflect the gospel? 37:33 In what ways have certain genres reflected certain aspects of the gospel? 48:20 Is there anything else we haven't touched on that you'd like to talk about? 58:15 Things Unix likes that you should like, too MENTIONS: A Spoiler-Free Look At What Murder On The Orient Express Gets Right, And Wrong, About Faith - by Paul Asay: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/watchinggod/2017/11/spoiler-free-look-murder-orient-express-gets-right-wrong-faith/ [https://www.patheos.com/blogs/watchinggod/2017/11/spoiler-free-look-murder-orient-express-gets-right-wrong-faith/] Formulaic for a Reason: The Existential Appeal of Hallmark Movies - by Brett McCracken: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/formulaic-reason-existential-appeal-hallmark-movies/ [https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/formulaic-reason-existential-appeal-hallmark-movies/] Art in Action - by Nicholas Wolterstorff: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Action-Toward-Christian-Aesthetic/dp/0802818161 [https://www.amazon.com/Art-Action-Toward-Christian-Aesthetic/dp/0802818161] The Green Ember Series: https://store.storywarren.com/pages/green-ember-series-reading-order?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22771314452&gbraid=0AAAAACyMOEDn7GhwRvRgpoSm4kBfOEEjw&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbL3G4l0kDOdQXO4u8xF_VJd-tT6bijcC4F0ijYOSqT_OUFVLiqLNL0aAtmwEALw_wcB [https://store.storywarren.com/pages/green-ember-series-reading-order?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22771314452&gbraid=0AAAAACyMOEDn7GhwRvRgpoSm4kBfOEEjw&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_IXQBhCkARIsADqELbL3G4l0kDOdQXO4u8xF_VJd-tT6bijcC4F0ijYOSqT_OUFVLiqLNL0aAtmwEALw_wcB] Unix's Website: https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/ [https://moviemusement.wordpress.com/] Make sure to subscribe to the channel, like the video, and jump into the comments section to let us know what you thought! If you'd like to donate to help support the ministry into the next 20 year, follow the link below. No donation is too small! https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/ [https://blackaby.org/support-bmi-kin/] FOLLOW US: www.thecollision.org X @DanielBlackaby Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi [http://Facebook.com/thecollisionbmi]