Movies, Games And Television Secrets

The Expanse has moved to Amazon Prime. Dom Bettinelli, Steve Nelson, and Fr. Michael Gossett discuss how much the show has changed, the moral dilemmas faced by the characters this season, and why Clancy Brown should have been cast in a key role. The post The Expanse, Season 4 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

From all of us at StarQuest, we wish you a Happy and Blessed Easter with this brief message from our chaplain, Fr. Cory Sticha. The post Happy Easter from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Mel Gibson's movie starring Jim Caviezel became an immediate classic upon release in 2004. Dom Bettinelli, Mike Creavey, Mike Denz, and Andrew Hermiz examine Gibson's vision of the Passion and discuss the hidden layers and deeper meanings as they prepare for Holy Week. The post The Passion of the Christ appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The popular sitcom The Good Place met its end and Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Mike Denz talk about this sitcom about philosophy and the afterlife in two parts. In part two of their discussion, they discuss the fourth season and how it shows the limits of a heaven without God or the beatific vision. The post The Good Place, Season 4 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The popular sitcom The Good Place met its end and Dom Bettinelli, Jimmy Akin, and Mike Denz talk about this sitcom about philosophy and the afterlife in two parts. In part one of their discussion, they discuss the third season and the implications and limits of a merit-based system for getting to heaven. The post The Good Place, Season 3 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Jurassic World restarted the mega-franchise with a roar in 2015. Dom Bettinelli, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Michael Gossett discuss the movie's messages about consumer and corporate excess as well as humanity's stewardship of Creation and humility before nature. Plus cool dinosaur action. The post The Secrets of Jurassic World appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Groundhog Day is a classic movie that's more than a romantic comedy. Dom Bettinelli, Mike Denz, and Shelly Kelley talk about the truths it speaks about self-giving love, the true source of joy, and of course all those great quotable lines. And lots and lots of laughs. The post Groundhog Day appeared first on StarQuest Media.

1917 takes place on April 6 of that year, which was both Good Friday and the day the United States entered World War I. The movie follows the impossible mission of two British soldiers sent to save their comrades from a trap. In both spoiler-free and then spoiled discussions, Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli discuss the film's amazing cinematography, it's compelling story of honor, duty, and self-sacrifice, and what war movies like this have to do with a Christian call to peace. The post 1917 – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Skywalker Saga has ended and Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines are here to give you their first impressions, fresh out of the theater. First, some spoiler-free comments and then, after a warning, a spoiled discussion that delves into the universal themes we find here and in all of Star Wars. The post Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The new film Midway is a faithful adaptation of the events leading up to and including the pivotal battle that turned the tide of World War II in the Pacific. Fr. Chip Hines and Dom Bettinelli give their first impressions in a glowing review of the accuracy of the portrayal of the heroism of the men who fought in the battle. The post Midway – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is there any redeeming value in an action "shoot 'em up"? Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines give their spoiler-free and spoiled review of Hobbs & Shaw, a Fast & Furious spinoff, which is about what you expect, but continues the F&F theme of the importance of family. The post Hobbs & Shaw – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dom Bettinelli has an urgent message to all listeners of StarQuest shows. We need your help right now. Please listen to this brief recording and then visit sqpn.com/give today. Thank you. (If you subscribe to multiple StarQuest shows, you may receive this message more than once.) The post A Special Message from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Men in Black: International is the fourth installment in the MIB franchise. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines are fresh out of the theater to give you their spoiler-free first impressions followed by a discussion that includes spoilers, including whether it's a worthy MIB sequel and which character steals the show. The post Men in Black: International – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We take a deep dive into the latest Captain Marvel movie with Angela Sealana, Maria Johnson, Andrew Hermiz, and Thomas Sanjurjo, including a comparison between her and Wonder Woman, plus what problems her massive powers cause the MCU and 90s nostalgia. The post The Secrets of Captain Marvel appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's an Australian perspective on the LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, as Lindsay Sant, Caroline Knight, and Gerard Trapnell of the Catholics of Oz podcast discuss the pop cultures references and in-jokes of this sequel, whether it measures up to the original, and the themes the movie explores. The post The Secrets of The LEGO Movie 2 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Avengers: Endgame is already the biggest blockbuster ever, bringing to a close the 10-year Phase I of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip Hines give their spoiler-free first impressions fresh from the theater and then--after a listener warning--dive into some spoilers. The post Avengers: Endgame – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The 2nd of J.K. Rowlings' Potter prequel movies is the Crimes of Grindelwald. Dom Bettinelli, Lyn Francisco, and Thomas Sanjurjo return to discuss the movies' turn to the grimness; Newt's enduring likeability; the power of unbreakable vows; and more. The post The Secrets of the Crimes of Grindelwald appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Godfather is often listed as one of the greatest films of all time. Dom Bettinelli, Mike Creavey, Fr. Michael Gossett, and Andrew Hermiz sit down to discuss how family and faith and lack of faith plays a key role in the story and the masterful filmmaking that make this one of the best ever. The post The Secrets of The Godfather appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The new Shazam! movie promises to continue the trend of making DC movies lighter and more fun, less grim and dark. Dom Bettinelli and Fr. Chip are out just of the theater to give their spoiler-free impressions and then, after a warning, a fuller spoiled discussion. The post Shazam! – Coffee and Cinema appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The third Indiana Jones film brings Sean Connery to the franchise and returns to the search for an artifact important to Christians. Dom Bettinelli, Shelly Kelly, and Mac Barron discuss the movie's classic lines, awesome stunts, religious themes and the exploration of the father-son dynamic. The post SCR037: The Secrets of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade appeared first on StarQuest Media.