The Holy Moment Podcast

A Community for Film lovers
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Welcome to the Holy Moment Podcast where we watch films with YOU, and discuss the moments that work, the moments that don't, and the moments that reflect truth in unexpected ways. Let's Build a community of film lovers together one frame at a time! If you have a hill you're willing to die on, point out something we missed, or want to suggest a movie then please let us know at theholymomentpodcast@gmail.com

  1. 3d ago

    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 Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@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

    1h 19m

  2. Jun 17

    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 Tiktok: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@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

    1h 1m

  3. Jun 16

    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 Tiktok: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@the_holy_moment⁠⁠ #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #interview #shortfilm #indie

    1h 15m

  4. Jun 3

    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 Tiktok: ⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠ Youtube: ⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠ Instagram: ⁠@the_holy_moment⁠ #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #adamdriver #scarlettjohansson #divorce #therapy

    1h 3m

  5. May 27

    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

    54 min

  6. May 20

    NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN | This Movie Breaks Every Rule

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 5 (NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN | This Movie Breaks Every Rule) How do you build modern cinematic dread without a musical score? In this episode of The Holy Moment, we deliver a technical review and deep-dive analysis of the Coen Brothers’ Best Picture winner, No Country for Old Men. We unpack the brilliant, invisible editing of "Roderick Jaynes," Roger Deakins’ sun-drenched, oppressive cinematography, and Skip Lievsay’s legendary sound design that turned Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) into an iconic force of nature. From Llewelyn Moss's fateful decision to Sheriff Ed Tom Bell's haunting final monologue, we break down how this modern Western subverts traditional narrative structure, trades Hollywood tropes for raw nihilism, and weaponizes silence to control the audience's heart rate. Whether you are a film student studying technical restraint or a fan of Cormac McCarthy's bleak storytelling, tune in for a breakdown of this cinematic masterclass. 🎙️ 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 #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #coenbrother #nocountryforoldmen #tommyleejones #cultclassic

    1h 12m

  7. May 15

    AMADEUS | Damnable Jealousy

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 4 (AMADEUS | Damnable Jealousy)This week on The Holy Moment, we discuss the classic film Amadeus and explore the themes of jealousy, genius, and mediocrity that make for the soul of this story.🎙️ 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: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠Tiktok: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠@theholymomentpodcast⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@the_holy_moment⁠⁠ #FilmTok #screenwriting #CinematicAesthetic #EpicMovies #FilmTalk #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing #amadeus #mozart #classicalmusic

    1h 11m

  8. Apr 29

    BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER | Weaponizing Pink

    SEASON 5 EPISODE 3 (BUT I'M A CHEERLEADER | Weaponizing Pink) This week on The Holy Moment, we’re trading the gritty realism of modern cinema for the hyper-saturated, plastic world of the 1999 cult classic, But I’m a Cheerleader. We’re moving past the "camp" and diving deep into the Architecture of Identity. We break down how director Jamie Babbit and her team used aggressive art direction and "dollhouse" symmetry to physically reinforce gender stereotypes—and how the cinematography itself evolves from rigid, static frames to organic handheld energy as Megan begins to find her own voice. 🎙️ 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 #mentalhealth #moviereview #MovieSceneBreakdown #FilmVisuals #moviebuff #TheHolyMomentPodcast #THMP #editing

    1h 1m
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Welcome to the Holy Moment Podcast where we watch films with YOU, and discuss the moments that work, the moments that don't, and the moments that reflect truth in unexpected ways. Let's Build a community of film lovers together one frame at a time! If you have a hill you're willing to die on, point out something we missed, or want to suggest a movie then please let us know at theholymomentpodcast@gmail.com

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    A Community for Film lovers
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    73
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © A Community for Film lovers
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    The Holy Moment Podcast