GODZILLA (1954) | Big Lizards and Heavy Themes

Andrei Rublev | The Faith of an Artist

SEASON 5 EPISODE 12 (Andrei Rublev | The Faith of an Artist) In this episode of The Holy Moment Podcast, we're discussing the Soviet-era classic Andrei Rublev, directed by one of Russia's most brilliant cinematic minds. Join us to hear our discussions on art and faith! 🎙️ Tune in every Wednesday as we find the holy moment in every movie and build a community of film lovers together, one frame at a time. If you’ve got a hill you’re willing to die on, noticed something we missed, or want to suggest a movie, reach out to us at theholymomentpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of our social media platforms below. Follow us for more content! Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QqQ8edplzd39r3m9w0rtx?si=a35cf2ae05be4f00] Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://tiktok.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@the_holy_moment⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/the_holy_moment ] #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #tarkovsky #FilmAnalysis #TheHolyMomentPodcast #faith #art #biopic #sovietfilm sovietcinema #soviet

TICK TICK BOOM | Before RENT Began

SEASON 5 EPISODE 9 (TICK TICK BOOM | Before RENT Began) In this episode of The Holy Moment Podcast, we are diving deep into the frantic, high-anxiety world of Tick, Tick... Boom!, the acclaimed Netflix musical movie directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Starring Andrew Garfield in his Oscar-nominated performance as real-life theater visionary Jonathan Larson, this biographical film captures the literal ticking clock of a brilliant young creator facing industry rejection, poverty, and the looming shadow of the 1990s AIDS crisis just days before his 30th birthday. We break down the film's incredible meta-narrative structure, analyzing how it seamlessly adapts Larson's original autobiographical rock monologue stage show into a cinematic masterpiece. We also dissect the rhythmic film editing choices, the high-stakes narrative pacing, and how this chaotic portrait of artistic obsession paved the way for Larson’s historic, game-changing Broadway follow-up: RENT the musical. Whether you are a die-hard musical theater fan, an aspiring screenwriter, or a filmmaker grinding through the creative process, this movie review explores what it truly takes to make art under pressure. Is Tick, Tick... Boom! an effective gateway film for people who hate musicals, or does it rely too heavily on insider Broadway cameos? Tune in to hear our full breakdown! 🎙️ Tune in every Wednesday as we find the holy moment in every movie and build a community of film lovers together, one frame at a time. If you’ve got a hill you’re willing to die on, noticed something we missed, or want to suggest a movie, reach out to us at theholymomentpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of our social media platforms below. Follow us for more content! Spotify: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QqQ8edplzd39r3m9w0rtx?si=a35cf2ae05be4f00] Tiktok: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ [https://tiktok.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Youtube: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Instagram: ⁠⁠@the_holy_moment⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/the_holy_moment ] #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #TickTickBoom #JonathanLarson #AndrewGarfield #LinManuelMiranda #NetflixMovies #RentMusical #MusicalTheater #Broadway #TheaterGeek #LaBoheme #FilmAnalysis #FilmEditing #MovieReview #Biopic

Interview with Sean Walker | The Joys and Woes of Indie Filmmaking

SEASON 5 EPISODE 8 (An Interview with Filmmaker Sean Walker) In this episode of The Holy Moment Podcast, we're doing our very first interview with Nashville-based filmmaker Sean Walker! Tune in as we discuss our shared time at a small film program, the challenges and joys of short-filmmaking, and his upcoming short film Vestige! 🎙️ Tune in every Wednesday as we find the holy moment in every movie and build a community of film lovers together, one frame at a time. If you’ve got a hill you’re willing to die on, noticed something we missed, or want to suggest a movie, reach out to us at theholymomentpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of our social media platforms below. Follow us for more content! Spotify: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QqQ8edplzd39r3m9w0rtx?si=a35cf2ae05be4f00] Tiktok: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ [https://tiktok.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Youtube: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Instagram: ⁠⁠@the_holy_moment⁠⁠ [https://instagram.com/the_holy_moment ] #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #interview #shortfilm #indie

MARRIAGE STORY | A Masterclass in Conflict

SEASON 5 EPISODE 7 (MARRIAGE STORY | A Masterclass in Conflict) In this episode of The Holy Moment Podcast, we dive deep into Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story to unpack why it stands as one of the most devastatingly realistic portraits of divorce ever put to film. We break down Baumbach’s exhaustive, journalistic approach to the script—interviewing real-world couples, lawyers, and mediators to build a narrative with no clear villains, where the legal system itself becomes the antagonist. From a filmmaking perspective, we analyze the technical pressure-cooker momentum of the dialogue, the stark visual contrasts between New York and Los Angeles, and how intimate histories are weaponized in court. 🎙️ Tune in every Wednesday as we find the holy moment in every movie and build a community of film lovers together, one frame at a time. If you’ve got a hill you’re willing to die on, noticed something we missed, or want to suggest a movie, reach out to us at theholymomentpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of our social media platforms below. Follow us for more content! Spotify: ⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠ [https://open.spotify.com/show/4QqQ8edplzd39r3m9w0rtx?si=a35cf2ae05be4f00] Tiktok: ⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠ [https://tiktok.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Youtube: ⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠ [https://youtube.com/@theholymomentpodcast ] Instagram: ⁠@the_holy_moment⁠ [https://instagram.com/the_holy_moment ] #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #adamdriver #scarlettjohansson #divorce #therapy

GODZILLA (1954) | Big Lizards and Heavy Themes

SEASON 5 EPISODE 6 (GODZILLA (1954) | Big Lizards and Heavy Themes) In this episode, we discuss the movie that started the longest running movie franchise in history, Godzilla! Tune in to hear our thoughts on this highly influential and sobering kaiju flick. 🎙️ Tune in every Wednesday as we find the holy moment in every movie and build a community of film lovers together, one frame at a time. If you’ve got a hill you’re willing to die on, noticed something we missed, or want to suggest a movie, reach out to us at theholymomentpodcast@gmail.com or connect with us on any of our social media platforms below. Follow us for more content! Spotify: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@the_holy_moment⁠⁠ #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #godzilla #gojira #ww2 #japan