14 episodes
The[ART]ology Vincent Nel
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- Religion & Spirituality
Putting the art back into theology by finding God in the movies. Join Vincent Nel as he delves into the mysteries that movies reveal about ourselves and God. Featuring guests, deep dives and thoughtful discussions, each episode will center around a theme and explore movies from an artistic and theological perspective.
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The Wonder of it All (with Marcus Smith)
What does it mean to wonder, to live in awe? How can we access and practice a sense of wonder in our lives? What role do movies play in all of this?
Special guest Marcus Smith (host of BYU's Constant Wonder podcast) joins Vincent in a thoughtful discussion about living with wonder.
Movies discussed in this episode:
A River Runs Through It
Babette's Feast
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
The Tree Of Life
Books referenced in this episode:
In The Disquiet by Vincent Nel
Say Yes by Scott Erickson
The Idea Of The Holy by Rudolf Otto -
The Art of the Bromance
Why is it that many men struggle to express their feelings or forge intimate friendships with other men? What will it take to break free from societal norms and embrace the beauty of platonic love and friendship?
Let's unravel the layers of the male psyche and discover the true art of the bromance.
Films explored in this episode:
Close
I Love You, Man -
The F Word: Feminism (with Kiel Murray)
Screenwriter and Story Developer Kiel Murray has a conversation in which we talk about her career, her faith, and her experience writing strong female characters over the last 30 years for various animation studios like Pixar, Disney, and Skydance.
Movies discussed:
Brave
Cars
Cars 3
Raya and the Last Dragon
Luck
Other topics discussed:
The Creative Process
Feminism and female representation
The Confidence Gap
The Bechdel Test -
Oh Great, Depression!
An exploration into depression (the emotional kind, not the financial kind). How is depression represented in modern cinema, how do we reconcile our personal experiences with these portrayals, and how do we make it through despite them?
Movies explored in this episode:
Aftersun
The Hours
It's Kind Of A Funny Story -
Spice Up Your Life (with Matt Cannon)
I'll tell you what I want, what I really really want: two guys with accents discussing the merits of Spice World: The Movie. And a zigazig ah.
Article referenced in this episode: https://www.vulture.com/2018/01/spice-world-20-years-later-is-weirdly-relevant.html -
Grief, Observed
"What is grief if not love persevering?" - WandaVision
An exploration into the nature of grief, how it is represented in film, and the devastating effects of it on our personal lives.
Movies explored in this episode:
Manchester By The Sea
Ordinary People