The Movie Proposal

Mar 14 2024 171 ep. 45 mins 350
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Hosted by Skye Jethani and friend (and former Big Idea employee a long, long time ago) Josh Lindsay, "The Movie Proposal" is a deep dive into movies from two thoughtful Christian guys. Check it out and tell us what you think!

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Episode 171 (Final Episode): Dune 2

Mar 14 2024 61 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Raiders of the Lost Ark Skye's Something Old: Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 Something New: Dune 2 Josh's Proposal: I propose Dune 2 is "adult Star Wars" Skye's Proposal: I propose Dune is the best sci-fi sequel since The Empire Strikes Back Something Borrowed: https://www.ign.com/articles/dune-part-2-is-less-about-the-movie-and-more-about-current-hollywoods-problems Jos

Episode 170: Orion and the Dark

Feb 29 2024 49 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Fried Green Tomatoes Stacey's Something Old: Never Ending Story Something New: Orion and the Dark Josh's Proposal: I propose Orion and the Dark is Dreamworks’ Inside Out, but not funny or enlightening. Stacey's Proposal: I propose that Orion and the Dark went for complex and nuance but just ended up with complicated. Something Borrowed: https://www.youtube.

Episode 169: Argylle

Feb 15 2024 41 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Undercover Blues Skye's Something Old: Bourne Identity Something New: Argylle Josh's Proposal: I propose that the makers of Argylle need to learn the meaning of know your audience. Skye's Proposal: I propose getting a colonoscopy is more enjoyable than watching Argylle Something Borrowed: https://www.vulture.com/article/an-attempt-to-explain-argylles-madde

Episode 168: Poor Things

Feb 01 2024 51 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Into the Woods 1991 Skye's Something Old: Pinochio Something New: Poor Things Josh's Proposal: I propose you’d be better off re-watching Barbie than spending any time with Poor Things Brian's Proposal: This movie depicts a godless world in which humans strive to free themselves from their idea of god so they can become god. Something Borrowed: https://mash

Episode 167: Leave the World Behind

Jan 18 2024 37 mins  
Josh's Something Old: 12 Monkeys Skye's Something Old: Sleeping with the Enemy Something New: Leave the World Behind Josh's Proposal: I propose that leave the world behind is a modern day fable disguised as a apocalyptic, suspense thriller. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Leave the World behind is a fascinating disaster movie because the message is not a typical disater movie mess

Episode 166: Killers of the Flower Moon

Jan 04 2024 44 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Gangs of New York Brian Howell's Something Old: Smoke Signals, Boyz in the Hood Something New: Killers of the Flower Moon Josh's Proposal: I propose KOTFM was an excellent film but missed an opportunity by not making Mollie the central focus. Brian Howell's Proposal: I propose that the Killers of the Flower Moon is a brilliant depiction of how racism works wi

Episode 165: Wonka

Dec 21 2023 47 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Silver Streak Christian Taylor's Something Old: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Something New: Wonka Josh's Proposal: I propose that Wonka was wise to not try to be another Gene Wilder Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Christian Taylor's Proposal: I propose Wonka is best suited for a younger audience. Something Borrowed: Willy Wonka quiz Josh's Someth

Episode 164: The Holdovers

Dec 07 2023 48 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Pete’s Dragon Skye's Something Old: Dead Poets Society Something New: The Holdovers Josh's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is the best movie of 2023. Skye's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is a beautiful, subtle film about the power of grief and empathy. Something Borrowed: Paul Giamatti talks THE HOLDOVERS, SPIDER-MAN, SIDEWAYS I Happy Sad Confused J

Episode 163: Sly

Nov 23 2023 46 mins  
Josh's Something Old: Cop Land Skye's Something Old: Rocky IV Something New: Sly Josh's Proposal: I propose that Sly is part of growing trend amongst aging performers: tell my story before someone else does. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Sly really shows the power of fatherhood. Something Borrowed: Sly Stallone Quiz Josh's Something Blew: Captain Fantastic, The Killer Skye's Som

Episode 162: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles

Nov 09 2023 27 mins  
Josh's Something Old: The Doors Skye's Something Old: Mrs. Doubtfire Something New: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles Josh's Proposal: I propose Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles is my kind of rock n’ roll documentary because it has a happy ending. Skye's Proposal: I propose that it’s a nostalgic fan documentary for young adults who remember growing up on the Wiggles but