Movies, Games And Television Secrets

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The 1984 Karate Kid endures as a classic and has even made a return to TV. Dom Bettinelli, David Handlos, Mike Denz, and Steve Nelson discuss the movie's themes of perseverance, mercy, and the importance of mentorship and guidance. The post The Secrets of The Karate Kid appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Ted Lasso captivated viewers in a dark time. Dom Bettinelli, Lisa Jones, and Patrick Mason discuss what made the show so heartwarming and positive, the well-developed and nuanced characters, and where the show fell short, especially in its moral viewpoint. The post The Secrets of Ted Lasso appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Bluey is a children's show, but it's so much more. Thomas Sanjurjo, Patrick Mason, and Rob Leonardi dive into the world of the Aussie pup with life lessons and laughter packed into every episode and unravel the deeper layers of this heartwarming show that's not just for kids. The post The Secrets of Bluey appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Thomas Salerno, Patrick Mason, Andrew Hermiz, and special guest Mike Schramm from the Voyage Comics Podcast discuss "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse," focusing on its multiverse concept, animation, and music; the film's handling of canon events, the balance between the multiverse and street-level aspects, and character growth; as well as the significance of familial relationships and the exploration of fate. The post Coffee and Comics: Across the Spider-Verse appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The hit new series Silo is a mystery in a box. Dom Bettinelli, Fr. Cory Sticha, and Jeff Haecker discuss the literal and figurative deeper layers and themes of this story, including how loss of history leads to loss of freedom and what happens when everything turns out to be a lie. The post The Secrets of Silo appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Adventures of Tintin is a 2011 star-studded animated film based on the famed comic book series, and Thomas Salerno, Jack Baruzzini, and Victor Lams discuss what makes the movie good for all ages and the moral messages it includes. The post The Secrets of the Adventures of Tintin appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Do you have certain movies that you can watch over and over and never get bored? Thomas Salerno, Mike Creavey, and Mike Denz discuss their favorites; what makes a movie rewatchable; and how streaming services have changed rewatchability The post The Secrets of Movies We Can Watch Over and Over appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe changed superhero movies (and Hollywood) forever! Thomas Salerno, Andrew Hermiz, David Handlos, and Pat Mason discuss their favorite Marvel movies and shows and speculate about what's next for the MCU. The post Coffee and Comics: State of the MCU appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Comics, movies, & TV have essentially merged & in this new series, Thomas Salerno, David Handlos, Patrick Mason & Andrew Hermiz will discuss how that intersection has affected both print & broadcast media & the themes they highlight, starting with the DC Universe. The post Coffee and Comics: The DC Universe appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Natural is among the great baseball movies and Fr. Cory Sticha, Jon Koral, and David Handlos revisit its deeper themes and life lessons, including that natural talent isn't enough to succeed in life; that you have to be true to yourself and your principles so as not to lose one's way. The post The Secrets of the Natural appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's a nostalgia trip for Nintendo fans, but it's also so much more. Fr. Cory Sticha, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, Thomas Salerno, and David Handlos discuss the hugely successful video game movie and how its faithfulness to the source material contributes to its success. The post The Secrets of The Super Mario Bros Movie appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The 2022 sequel to the 80s fighter pilot movie Top Gun was a surprise box office hit. Dom Bettinelli, Jason Eugea, and Cameron Kelly discuss what made it so good, its message about the importance of the human in the loop, and what it says about growing older and staying relevant. The post The Secrets of Top Gun: Maverick appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The original Quantum Leap series has become a TV classic so Fr. Cory Sticha, Joanne Mercier, and Shelly Kelly discuss the show's versatility through its time travel format and the moral and ethical questions it dealt with, including the importance of every human being. The post The Secrets of Classic Quantum Leap appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Play ball! Fr. Cory Sticha, Shelly Kelly, and Noëlle Crowe discuss this classic sports movie and the women's pro baseball league of the 40s and 50s that was nearly forgotten until the movie came out. they delve into its themes and the classic quotable lines. The post The Secrets of A League of Their Own appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Wakanda Forever was more than just Marvel's tribute to Chadwick Boseman. Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz, Robert King, and Bill Field discuss how this film paints a portrait of growth through suffering and grief while touching on questions of historical and contemporary relevance. The post The Secrets of Wakanda Forever appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Field of Dreams is more than a baseball movie; it's a vocation movie about receiving a calling. Fr. Cory Sticha, Shelly Kelly, and Noëlle Crowe discuss the classic movie and what it says about life, regrets, redemption, and following your dreams. The post The Secrets of Field of Dreams appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's one of the greatest sports movies of all, and Dom Bettinelli, Mike Denz, and Noëlle Crowe discuss its themes of heart and grit; vocation and calling; the journey and the destination; the power of prayer; and how Rudy couldn't go further on his own, he inspired others to help him go further. The post The Secrets of Rudy appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Dark Crystal was an innovative puppet-based fantasy story when it came out in 1982, and Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Patrick Mason discuss why it continues to be a fan favorite 40 years later as well as the movie's exploration of the duality of good and evil. The post The Secrets of The Dark Crystal (1982) appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is it the best Spider-man movie? Andrew Hermiz, Thomas Salerno, and Robert King discuss this animated superhero movie that brings together many versions of Spider-man into a story that gets to the heart of the superhero vocation. The post The Secrets of Into the Spider-verse appeared first on StarQuest Media.