Secrets of Movies and TV Shows

StarQuest Media

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TV & FILM
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We discuss the deeper meanings and goes beyond the surface of our favorite movies and TV shows.

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The Secrets of Whisper of the Heart

A book-loving girl, a violin maker, and a mysterious cat—Whisper of the Heart is a heartfelt Ghibli tale of love, dreams, and self-discovery. Patrick Mason, Jeff Haecker, and Victor Lams discuss its stunning visuals, timeless themes, and the magic of Country Roads.

53 min
FEB 6

Echoes of Faith in Secular Storytelling

Faith and fandom intersect in surprising ways! During a live panel discussion at last fall's LegendHaven convention, Dom Bettinelli, Angela Sealana, Robert King, and Thomas Salerno unpack the spiritual themes in The Mandalorian, Shogun, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Godzilla Minus One, and more. How do these stories wrestle with belief, redemption, and identity? Find out in this thought-provoking discussion!

48 min
JAN 23

The Secrets of Ponyo

Magic meets the sea! Patrick Mason, Victor Lams, and Jeff Haecker share insights on Miyazaki’s Ponyo, unpacking its vibrant animation, heartfelt themes, and whimsical charm. From bold art to captivating music, discover what makes this Studio Ghibli gem unforgettable.

55 min
JAN 9

The Secrets of Pinocchio (Netflix)

Unearth the sacred art and hidden themes in Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio! Kathryn Laffrey, Alix Murray, and Thomas Salerno unpack its stunning visuals, Catholic imagery, and the poignant journey of love, sacrifice, and redemption

1h 29m
JAN 2

The Secrets of The Chosen (Season 2, Episodes 5-8)

Uncover the powerful moments of The Chosen Season 2, Part 2 with Mike Denz, Joanne Mercier, and Shelly Kelly. From Mary Magdalene’s struggles to Judas’ introduction and the Beatitudes, discover the deep faith, redemption, and revolutionary teachings of Jesus portrayed in this series.

58 min
12/19/2024

The Secrets of Jingle All the Way

Arnold Schwarzenegger as a Christmas dad? Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Salerno, and Angela Sealana unwrap the chaos, comedy, and heartfelt themes. From hero archetypes to fatherhood and redemption, they reveal what makes this 90s classic a seasonal favorite.

54 min
12/11/2024

A Special Advent Message

StarQuest needs your support to continue our mission of bringing faith and culture together in ways that educate, inspire, and entertain with all of our shows.

3 min
12/06/2024

Join Jimmy and Dom for Livestream Event on 12/12/24

Jimmy Akin invites you to join him in Italy in 2025 for the Holy Year for a once-in a lifetime, 12-day pilgrimage to the mysterious shrines and holy sites of Rome, Assisi, and more.

1 min

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Best review

11/06/2024

lil zasa

Always enjoy the insight into the greatest movie
Love exploring the backlog of episodes

08/13/2024

TomcruiserMO

I listen faithfully to several other SQPN podcasts but started becoming more interested in listening to the perspectives of the panelists in discussing a very wide spectrum of movies from Inside Out 2 to Bohemian Rhapsody and Minority Report to MCU and DC movies. Whether it is covering science fiction or faith movies like Father Stu, the panelists bring a unique view in the intersection of movie and TV culture and faith. I have been watching or rewatching movies and then listening to a lot of the older podcast episodes. Everyone should be able to find episodes for some of their favorite movie or TV shows.
Flipping love it

03/01/2024

and hi the egg hi knf

I do flips of joy to this podcast! Keep up the great work!
Profound Podcast and Panelists / Catch Me Up on Shows

07/29/2022

MachineLanguage

On this podcast, I love listening to the many profound perspectives of the panelists about the wide variety of movies and shows (that are reviewed), as I am often brought up to speed on movies and shows, that I have missed out on.