Are You Just Watching? - Christian movie reviews with critical thinking

Iron Man 3 (AYJW037) Superhero Theme Week

Eve Franklin — Fri, 17 May 2013 02:32:37 +0000

It's Superhero Theme Week, and Iron Man 3 fits right in with a not-so-super hero ready to save the girl and the country with a full repertoire of tricks and cheesy one liners.

42 (2013) and Red Tails (2012) – AYJW036

Eve Franklin — Sat, 04 May 2013 13:34:19 +0000

Eve Franklin explores racism in the historical context of 42 (still in theaters) and last year's almost overlooked gem Red Tails, and the Christian content in both movies.

42 and Red Tails, Iron Man 3—Upcoming Reviews

Eve Franklin — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 02:42:09 +0000

Last night I had the pleasure of previewing 42 before its release in theaters tomorrow. I encourage you to go see it and then stay tuned for my critical thinking review combining an in-depth exploration of the real life valor of African Americans in the movie Red Tails (2012) with a heart-felt analysis of a [...]

Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) – AYJW035

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:00:43 +0000

Fee, Fye, Foe, Fum! This remix of the "Jack and the Beanstalk" folktale is adventurous and reminds us of Biblical accounts, man's pursuit of God, and the danger of sin.

Beautiful Creatures (2013) — Initial Review

Eve Franklin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:35:21 +0000

Don't let the previews fool you. Beautiful Creatures has some interesting things to say if you can get past the stereotyping and "witchcraft." Eve gives a quick review from a Christian worldview that just may surprise you.

Knowing – AYJW034

Eve Franklin — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:00:23 +0000

If you found out you (and everyone else) were going to die tomorrow, what would you do? What would you think? Where would you put your faith? Eve Franklin delves into the depths of the "real world" struggles of faith versus science and the purpose and meaning of life while exploring the apocalyptic movie Knowing.

2012 – AYJW033

Eve Franklin — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 17:05:31 +0000

Are you ready for the end of the world? Before the world ends on December 21, 2012, Eve Franklin takes time out of her last minute preparations to explore the science and philosophy surrounding the Roland Emmerich version of a global catastrophe presented in the ridiculous but entertaining movie 2012.

Upcoming Reviews: The Hunger Games, 2012, and Knowing

Eve Franklin — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:37:14 +0000

I just finished watching some of the bonus features on the 2-disc set of The Hunger Games and am thinking that this might be a good movie (and book) to review in the future. There are a lot of social, political, and religious themes to discuss in just the first book of the popular series [...]

AYJW032: The Dark Knight Rises

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:07:21 +0000

Christopher Nolan's finale to his Batman series is remorseful and fatalistic, but raises questions of trust, fear of death, messianic connections, and more. Get your Christian critical thinking on for this movie review!

Batman: The Dark Knight Rises upcoming review

Daniel J. Lewis — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 18:25:34 +0000

Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight series has raised many philosophical questions. We'll be in the theater to screen The Dark Knight Rises and share our Christian review with critical thinking.

AYJW031: Brave (2012), fate and destiny

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 17:21:34 +0000

Brave is a great family movie that raises questions of fate and destiny. We share a biblical perspective with the challenging questions of predestination.

AYJW030: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Eve Franklin — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:29:38 +0000

The Amazing Spider-man is an action-packed fun ride for fans of the Marvel comics superhero. Eve Franklin and Chris Jones examine the morality and pseudo-science of this blockbuster from a Christian worldview.

AYJW029: Footloose (2011)

Eve Franklin — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:07:24 +0000

Footloose (2011) earns its PG-13 rating. There is violence and sexually suggestive behavior, lots of bare skin, drugs and drinking, and a lot of foul language. The movie also shows rebellious behavior on the part of teens, and teens back talking adults.

AYJW028: Thor

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:59:04 +0000

Thor is clean and filled with action. It has a somewhat moral message and makes us rethink certain mythologies. But opens discussions on heaven, science and magic, redemptions, and more.

AYJW027: Courageous (2011)

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 04:05:00 +0000

Short but simple, go see Courageous! This newest movie from Sherwood Pictures (makers of Fireproof) will challenge fathers and still entertain many.

AYJW026: Moneyball (2011)

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:05:26 +0000

Moneyball was not a heavy-hitter against critical thinking, but it does open up conversations for grace, morals, and goals.

AYJW025: Dolphin Tale (2011)

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:15:37 +0000

Dolphin Tale is another family-friendly movie from the makers of Blind Side. It brings discussion of tragedy, mythology, and following a path.

Please Nominate Are You Just Watching?™ for Movies/Films in the Podcast Awards

Daniel J. Lewis — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:56:03 +0000

The annual Podcast Awards are upon us! Would you please nominate Are You Just Watching?™ and the rest of the Noodle.mx Network podcasts for awards?

AYJW024: Contagion (2011)

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:04:17 +0000

Contagion is not the first or last virus movie. But it does raise questions of morality, evolution, and—what else?—the end of humanity.

AYJW023: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:00:36 +0000

J.K. Rowling's series has at last come to a close and the latest Harry Potter movie has been in theaters for a while, but there's always time for some critical thinking!

AYJW022: The Help (2011)

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 02:37:59 +0000

The Help was a beautiful movie that will make you angry, laugh, and maybe even cry. But listen to our podcast review to get The Help to think critically.

AYJW021: Captain America: The First Avenger

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:38:47 +0000

The all-American hero from Marvel was chosen because of his inner strength and compassion. But what does Captain America really say?

AYJW020: The Smurfs

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 04:05:08 +0000

"Don't be fooled by their cuteness!" The Smurfs is a fun family movie with positive values. We review The Smurfs movie with some critical thinking for Christians.

AYJW019: Green Lantern

Daniel J. Lewis — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:18:47 +0000

We're back and Daniel J. Lewis reviews some critical thinking basics and discusses Green Lantern.

Initial Reactions 14: Tron: Legacy

Daniel J. Lewis — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 01:02:31 +0000

You should watch the 1982 Tron first, and we build on our review of that movie with many new philosophies and required Critical Thinking for Tron: Legacy.

AYJW018: Tron

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 22:43:41 +0000

Join Eve and Daniel in this cool blast from their past—the very first podcast episode they recorded together on the classic movie Tron. With the upcoming release of Disney’s new Tron: Legacy , which will be opening in theaters in just a couple short weeks, it seemed a great time to pull this first endeavor to discuss a movie from a biblical worldview from the archives.

Initial Reactions 13: Tangled

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:03:06 +0000

Disney returns to it's classic-style with it's fiftieth feature-length cartoon Tangled, a computer-animated film based on the classic German fairytale of Rapunzel complete with Disney's musical animations, which families have known for years. Tangled is adventurous, romantic, and a lot of fun to watch, and also raises a few discussion points on magic, eternal life, rebellion, the world, dreams, fate, and the power of love.

CONTEST: Win a Free Tron: Legacy Poster

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 15:04:44 +0000

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Oops! We Released Our Tangled Review Too Early!

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:40:00 +0000

UPDATE: We’re publishing the full review on Tuesday, November 23, over here. My deepest apologies if you came here looking for our Christian critical thinking discussion on Tangled. Unfortunately, I (Daniel) had confused the release date and published my thoughts on Tangled more than a week too early. Please come back late Tuesday night, November [...]

Updating URLs, Some Links May Not Work

Daniel J. Lewis — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:20:33 +0000

In an effort to optimize several things on the Noodle.mx Network website, I am changing several things and links may momentarily not work. Please be patient; it won’t be long.

The Blind Side: Born Again and Adoption

Eve Franklin — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:57:03 +0000

Is it about football, Christian charity, booster loyalty, or just plain greed? Is this story a Christian parable, an insult to Christianity, or worse, a tragedy of how a black man was exploited by wealthy white Republicans? Eve Franklin explores prominent spiritual themes in the book The Blind Side (made into a 2009 movie by [...]

Please Nominate the Noodle.mx Network Podcasts in the 2010 Podcast Awards #pca10

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:26:46 +0000

Your support of the Noodle.mx Network has been fantastic! We’re very happy to see from all of the positive feedback that you appreciate what we’re doing by providing critical thinking, podcasting and software skills, and making you laugh. You have also given us many suggestions and stories, too. Now, we come to you requesting a [...]

Secretariat (2010, movie review)

Eve Franklin — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:26:27 +0000

Reciting from the book of Job, playing “Oh Happy Day,” and employing double meanings to the word “race,” Secretariat attempts to be much more than a predictable movie about a housewife with guts and a very special racehorse. In some ways it even succeeds. Eve Franklin previewed Secretariat and shares her critical thinking. Read the [...]

AYJW017: I, Robot, Part 2

Eve Franklin — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:43:55 +0000

We’ve returned to the studio to record the second part of our discussion on the action-packed, sci fi thriller, I, Robot. (Though actually we never left the studio after recording the first discussion. If you sent us feedback after hearing the first part of this discussion, we’ll be sure to discuss in some future episode, [...]

AYJW016: I, Robot, Part 1

Eve Franklin — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:35:43 +0000

It’s been a while since we’ve posted a regular episode, but we hope you’ve enjoyed our long run of Initial Reaction episodes this summer. We bring you a critical-thinking discussion on the action-paced, science fiction thriller, I, Robot. Not based on the critically-acclaimed robot stories by Isaac Asimov (as the title would suggest), I, Robot [...]

Call for Critical-Thinking Comments: I, Robot

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:54:21 +0000

We’re jumping back into science-fiction this time! Our next full podcast episode will share critical thinking from the movie I, Robot. Watch the movie and share with us your thoughts! Leave a message on our listener voicemail line (903) 231-2221, email feedback@AreYouJustWatching.com (audio files are welcome), or comment here in the shownotes. This will be [...]

Initial Reactions 12: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Inception

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 04:15:08 +0000

Daniel and Eve share brief initial reactions to The Sorcerer's Apprentice and Inception. Both movies contain enough content that we'd love to critique them in greater depth once they are out on DVD.

Initial Reactions 11: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

Eve Franklin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:27:20 +0000

Our roving cohost, Chris Jones, joins Eve Franklin in the studio, without Daniel Lewis, to discuss the highly anticipated (at least by a high percentage of the female population) sequel to Twilight and New Moon: Eclipse.

The Twilight Saga: Spiritual Truths, Part 2

Eve Franklin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:28:11 +0000

Perhaps the easiest spiritual analogy to draw from the The Twilight Saga is the concept of eternal love. Throughout the four-book story from Bella's almost continuous perspective, Bella shows how completely unworthy she feels of Edward's love.

Live-Show Schedule (June 2010)

Daniel J. Lewis — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:30:31 +0000

For now, here’s what I have decided for the schedule of our live shows: the Ramen Noodle™ live on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. (ET) The Audacity to Podcast™ live on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (ET) Are You Just Watching?™ has yet to go on a live schedule, but we usually record our episodes on a [...]

Initial Reactions 10: Toy Story 3

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 02:40:46 +0000

Toy Story 3 continues Pixar's fantastic story-telling after Toy Story and Toy Story 2. Friendship, trust, working together, and unresolved bitterness are strong themes. But the animated short "Night & Day" raises more discussion.

Welcome!

Daniel J. Lewis — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:43:45 +0000

This site is still very much in beta. We all already know what “beta” means—I want your feedback! Email me at feedback@AreYouJustWatching.com. In the meantime, I will continue to progressively enhance the site as I also launch The Audacity to Podcast™.

Maybe Upcoming: Toy Story 3

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:07:28 +0000

There are some movies I watch specifically for critical-thinking exercises, and some are for pure enjoyment. Toy Story 3 will probably be the latter. Tonight, I’m going to see an advanced screening of Toy Story 3 in 3D. Eve can’t join me, so I’ve asked a fellow critical-thinker, but I don’t know if he’ll join [...]

Initial Reactions 9: The Karate Kid

Daniel J. Lewis — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 14:14:38 +0000

The Karate Kid remake was entertaining and clean. We still have some initial reactions along with some critical thinking to help you when you view it.

Initial Reactions 8: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Daniel J. Lewis — Sat, 29 May 2010 18:34:18 +0000

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time follows an adventurous prince who teams up with a rival princess to stop an angry ruler from unleashing a sandstorm that could destroy the world. We share our critical thinking on destiny, adoption, personal faith, global flood (again), condition of man, corruption, time, and even taxes!

AYJW015: Ice Age, Part 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Wed, 26 May 2010 16:47:13 +0000

We're back to finish our discussion on the entertaining, computer-animated film, Ice Age. If you missed the first part of our discussion, please go back and listen to it. Also go back and listen to our first episode to get an overview of critical thinking.

Upcoming: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Daniel J. Lewis — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:37:49 +0000

Based on an already-movie-like video game, Jerry Bruckheimer's Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time could be another success for Bruckheimer, or another video-game-to-movie fail. We'll be there to see it!

Initial Reactions 7: Iron Man 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:21:26 +0000

A hit, action-packed sequel to Iron Man brings not only twice the Iron Men and twice the women, but also raises plenty of questions on pleasure, legacy, world peace, God, heroes, science and technology, and more.

AYJW014: Ice Age, Part 1

Daniel J. Lewis — Sat, 08 May 2010 02:05:45 +0000

After just coming out of our seasonal ice age, we bring to you a critical-thinking analysis of the fun, animated movie, Ice Age. In this first part, we discuss ice ages, global flood, global warming, extinction, evolution, big brains, and fire. So listen now!

Initial Reactions 6: Alice in Wonderland

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:51:09 +0000

Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is loosely based on Lewis Carroll's classic stories. We discuss it from a class and timeless Biblical perspective. This episode does contain spoilers.

Initial Reactions 5: Avatar

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:52:35 +0000

Avatar‘s Pandora is a beautiful world. But underneath the overly familiar story lay philosophies of environmentalism, spiritualism, and more. Be warned that this (late) initial reactions does contain spoilers. Brief announcements We both now have press status to see movies prior to release. Hopefully, this will result in prompt initial reactions to future releases that [...]

AYJW013: The Sixth Sense, Part 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:59:42 +0000

Is there a spiritual realm? Can dead people affect us? What can dead people do? What's after death? How can we protect ourselves? And more in our discussion.

AYJW012: The Sixth Sense, Part 1

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:45:25 +0000

M.Night Shyamalan's classic thriller, The Sixth Sense. Our discussion topics in part 1 include family, marriage, work, some of the characters, and the church's involvement.

Initial Reactions 4: New Moon

Eve Franklin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:46:10 +0000

The movie edition of Stephenie Meyer's second book in the Twilight Saga, New Moon, raises issues on growing old, damnation, souls, and trusting people.

Archive problem

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:40:57 +0000

There’s a glitch on our site right now that is preventing you from going back into our archives for older episodes. I apologize about this and I’m trying to fix it but am having problems spotting the error. At the same time, I want to upgrade our base theme, K2, to the latest release candidate. [...]

AYJW011: Dollhouse, Part 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:34:12 +0000

In this, our second half of the discussion on Dollhouse, we discuss if a Christian can be an active, and if an active could be saved and become a Christian. You don't want to miss this controversial topic!

AYJW010: Dollhouse, Part 1

Daniel J. Lewis — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:28:10 +0000

Daniel Lewis and previous guest cohost, Chris Jones, talk about Joss Whedon's Dollhouse. Human trafficking, imprinting personalities, and the nature of the soul.

Dollhouse and Facebook

Daniel J. Lewis — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:32:57 +0000

Daniel is preparing some thoughts on the Dollhouse TV series. Do you have some thoughts to share? Email feedback@AreYouJustWatching.com or call (903) 231-2221. This show will be posted before the month is over. We have a Facebook page (Are You Just Watching?™ Podcast), but we need more fans before we can register our username. Would [...]

Initial Reactions 3: Surrogates

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:20:02 +0000

Safe from our homes on a cold rainy night, we discuss our initial reactions after seeing Surrogates in the theater. Surprisingly, this movie gave us plenty to discuss with Christian critical thinking.

AYJW009: Mega Feedback

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:45:06 +0000

Thank you for your feedback on our episodes thus far! We respond to as many as we can, so please download or listen now.

AYJW008: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Part 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:53:14 +0000

Continued conversation on the randomness of Douglas Adams. We discuss The Guide itself, panic, pleasure-seeking, emotions, government, paranoia, and Earth.

AYJW007: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Part 1

Daniel J. Lewis — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:38:55 +0000

Douglas Adams' randomly hilarious book not only makes a great movie, but also good discussion about life, the universe, and everything.

The Twilight Saga: Spiritual Truths, Part 1

Eve Franklin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:35:33 +0000

There are some brief spiritual gems in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga that caught my eye. One of them was a quick statement in Breaking Dawn that opened up a spiritual parallel that has a subtle strength throughout the series—that of members making up a body that needs a definite head. There are good examples of spiritual leaders throughout this saga both on the werewolf side of things and on the vampire side. Another spiritual gem that is quite obvious is the parallel of the vampire with spiritually dead man. Meyer presents vampires as walking, talking corpses, which makes an interesting picture of the spiritual condition of unregenerate man.

AYJW006: Where We Draw the Line

Daniel J. Lewis — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:10:22 +0000

Encouraged by John Wilkerson from the Jesus Geek podcast to discuss "Where is the line?" we discuss where we draw our personal lines in entertainment.

Help Promote Us in CleanCasts.com

Daniel J. Lewis — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 17:47:44 +0000

Are You Just Watching?™ is listed in the CleanCasts.com directory, which is a great place for more clean podcasts covering a variety of topics. Can you help us make the top-ten list? All you have to do is click the Clean Casts button below, and then clicking something that links back to our site would also be great.

Thanks for your help!

Initial Reactions 2: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:43 +0000

We just watched Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen and have returned to the studio, along with our guest, Chris Jones, to give you our initial reactions. What did we think of the movie? None of us were impressed. Our overall opinion is to stick to the first movie, especially considering this sequel's excessive sexual humor, foul language, and weak plot.

AYJW005: Serenity (and Firefly), Part 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:09:54 +0000

Our continuing discussion of Serenity and Firefly. Topics include River Tam, the "Companions," a world without sin (utopia), the Reavers, and more.

Initial Reactions 1: Star Trek

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 25 May 2009 13:31:46 +0000

We briefly share our initial thoughts on J.J.Abram's Star Trek. We both loved the movie, and caught a few things to discuss.

Serenity Scorecard

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:09:14 +0000

Our short reviews and total scorecard for the movie Serenity.

AYJW004: Serenity and Firefly, Part 1

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 18 May 2009 02:00:33 +0000

We discuss the science fiction movie Serenity with a little from the TV show Firefly. In this episode, the conversation focuses on atheism in science fiction, universal government, belief, the directionless characters, and unconditional love.

Are You Just Watching?™ AUDIO PROMO

Daniel J. Lewis — Wed, 13 May 2009 11:51:33 +0000

Our 30-second audio promo for Are You Just Watching?™—the one and only podcast that shares critical thinking for the entertained Christian.

The Twilight Saga: Marriage, the Sanctity of Life, and Religion

Eve Franklin — Wed, 13 May 2009 03:41:29 +0000

There are a couple things that I really appreciate about the underlying worldview that Meyer's reveals in her storytelling. First off, through her character Edward, she demonstrates marriage as a lasting and true commitment.

The Twilight Saga: Origins and Ultimate Destinations

Eve Franklin — Tue, 05 May 2009 01:32:23 +0000

In my last post I talked briefly about how Meyer used the vampire myth in her popular series, but with the undead as main characters, it's a given that death and eternity are going to be discussed, as well. I also found out after reading the saga that Meyer is a Morman, and so I'm sure her faith does influence her worldview, which is bound to have some influence on her stories. So it was no surprise to me that Meyers has her characters speculate a lot on spiritual matters—especially those having to do with death and eternity.

The Twilight Saga: Vampires, Demons, and Angels

Eve Franklin — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:20:22 +0000

Taking into account that the Twilight Saga books are secular fiction and do not observe a Christian moral code, one of the only objectionable elements that could be argued over is the subject matter of vampires, so this is the first topic I’d like to discuss at length in my first of several critical thinking posts on this intriguing series.

Are You Just Reading? An Introduction

Eve Franklin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:34:59 +0000

A lot of people spend hours watching movies and television, but some of us spend as much time (if not more) reading books. If someone asked me for the top five things I spend time doing, reading would be near the top of the list. But just like movies and television can influence the way you see the world, books can have the same subtle effect on your thinking.

Coming Soon: Serenity, Firefly, and Twilight

Daniel J. Lewis — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:21:18 +0000

Our upcoming episode will discuss Serenity and Firefly. Get your thoughts in now! And watch for Eve to post her review of the Twilight saga.

Scorecard for Batman: The Dark Knight

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:08:27 +0000

Our short review and scorecard for The Dark Knight.

AYJW003: Batman: The Dark Knight, Part 2

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:15:14 +0000

We continue our discussion on Batman: The Dark Knight. This time, the conversation focuses on how easy "good" men can fall, the Joker's personification of Satan, Batman's false messianic personification, and relative morality.

AYJW002: Batman: The Dark Knight, Part 1

Daniel J. Lewis — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 03:55:19 +0000

We briefly review the process of critical thinking and then discuss Batman: The Dark Knight, with focus in this episode on vigilante justice and the condition of man.

Calling for Comments: The Dark Knight

Daniel J. Lewis — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 03:42:49 +0000

Episode 2—and most likely 3 (since we’ll probably have to make a two-part episode)—will begin the critical thinking process on the second of the latest Batman movies, The Dark Knight. Eve and I plan to watch the movie Thursday night and record the podcast this weekend. We’d love to get some early thoughts that we [...]

We’ve Finally Launched!

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:41:18 +0000

After a lot of technical issues, and a bunch of those life things that tend to take higher priority over launching new podcasts, Eve and I are so happy that we finally have our new site and podcast online! Please show us some love by subscribing and commenting on the episodes. Make sure you also [...]

AYJW001: What Is Critical Christian Thinking?

Daniel J. Lewis — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:03 +0000

Meet Daniel Lewis and Eve Franklin and learn a little about them and their reasons for this new podcast. Primary conversation focuses on foundational steps for critical thinking.

Are You Just Watching? - Christian movie reviews with critical thinking

Iron Man 3 (AYJW037) Superhero Theme Week

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42 (2013) and Red Tails (2012) – AYJW036

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42 and Red Tails, Iron Man 3—Upcoming Reviews

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Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) – AYJW035

Beautiful Creatures (2013) — Initial Review

Knowing – AYJW034

2012 – AYJW033

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Upcoming Reviews: The Hunger Games, 2012, and Knowing

AYJW032: The Dark Knight Rises

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Batman: The Dark Knight Rises upcoming review

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AYJW031: Brave (2012), fate and destiny

AYJW030: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

AYJW029: Footloose (2011)

AYJW028: Thor

AYJW027: Courageous (2011)

AYJW026: Moneyball (2011)

AYJW025: Dolphin Tale (2011)

Please Nominate Are You Just Watching?™ for Movies/Films in the Podcast Awards

AYJW024: Contagion (2011)

AYJW023: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

AYJW022: The Help (2011)

AYJW021: Captain America: The First Avenger

AYJW020: The Smurfs

AYJW019: Green Lantern

Initial Reactions 14: Tron: Legacy

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AYJW018: Tron

Initial Reactions 13: Tangled

CONTEST: Win a Free Tron: Legacy Poster

Oops! We Released Our Tangled Review Too Early!

Updating URLs, Some Links May Not Work

The Blind Side: Born Again and Adoption

Please Nominate the Noodle.mx Network Podcasts in the 2010 Podcast Awards #pca10

Secretariat (2010, movie review)

AYJW017: I, Robot, Part 2

AYJW016: I, Robot, Part 1

Call for Critical-Thinking Comments: I, Robot

Initial Reactions 12: The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Inception

Initial Reactions 11: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse

The Twilight Saga: Spiritual Truths, Part 2

Live-Show Schedule (June 2010)

Initial Reactions 10: Toy Story 3

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Welcome!

Maybe Upcoming: Toy Story 3

Initial Reactions 9: The Karate Kid

Initial Reactions 8: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

AYJW015: Ice Age, Part 2

Upcoming: Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Initial Reactions 7: Iron Man 2

AYJW014: Ice Age, Part 1

Initial Reactions 6: Alice in Wonderland

Initial Reactions 5: Avatar

AYJW013: The Sixth Sense, Part 2

AYJW012: The Sixth Sense, Part 1

Initial Reactions 4: New Moon

Archive problem

AYJW011: Dollhouse, Part 2

AYJW010: Dollhouse, Part 1

Dollhouse and Facebook

Initial Reactions 3: Surrogates

AYJW009: Mega Feedback

AYJW008: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Part 2

AYJW007: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Part 1

The Twilight Saga: Spiritual Truths, Part 1

AYJW006: Where We Draw the Line

Help Promote Us in CleanCasts.com

Initial Reactions 2: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

AYJW005: Serenity (and Firefly), Part 2

Initial Reactions 1: Star Trek

Serenity Scorecard

AYJW004: Serenity and Firefly, Part 1

Are You Just Watching?™ AUDIO PROMO