TheARTology Vincent Nel
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- Religion & Spirituality
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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 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
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Deep Dive: Everything Everywhere All At Once
"There is always something to love, even in a stupid stupid universe where we have hot dogs for fingers."
A deep dive into the film "Everything Everywhere All At Once."
Customer Reviews
Unparalleled heartfelt content
Here’s what I find unique about this podcast: I thoroughly enjoy how accessible, lucid and heartfelt Vincent’s communication style is. Secondly, his content and stories and analyses allow me to contemplate and ponder throughout the week. The episodes have unbelievable legs and longevity.
More than a movie review
The host has a clear knack for this medium. He is able to strike a perfect balance of analysis, personal insight, and religious connections that I found digestible and appropriate even for someone like myself that is not much involved with traditional religion. I have enjoyed each episode and eager for more!
A fresh perspective on the world of movies
It’s not easy hosting a podcast by yourself, but the combination of Vincent’s voice and the constancy of this show will keep you coming back for some 1:1 time with Vince.
This podcast is great for anyone who enjoys movies. TheArtology attempts to put the rollercoaster emotions we experience when watching a film into words, and then takes a step back to examine the way films mirror ourselves and the relationships we share with other people. If you believe in God, you will love this pod. If you don’t, you probably still will.
Through listening to the podcast, I have a renewed appreciation for the artistic merits of film and the power they have in terms of shaping the way we look at the world. 10/10.