The Critical Millennial: Recent Episodes
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In the season one finale Alex and Kyle get SPOOKY and discuss two highly underrated horror films and then deep dive the only horror film to make Kyle cry from fear, HEREDITARY!
Kyle and Alex are back to update you all of the entertainment they have been consuming the past month as well as digging into one of Kyle's favorite shows, Big Little Lies and having a conversation about empathy!
Kyle interviews Dara Oshunniyi about how black representation in film changed her life as well as the book: “I’m Still Here, black dignity in a world made for whiteness.”
What is greed? Why are there milkshakes in our yard!? Listen as Kyle and Alex discuss the concept of Greed and false prophets and the damage both do to you as an individual as well as to the body of Christ!
Join Kyle and Alex as they discuss the biblical concept of doubt through deep diving the film DOUBT: staring Meryl Streep, Phillip Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis!
A disagreement has struck! Kyle and Alex finally and vastly disagree on the worth of a film! That film, Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice! Find out who sees worth within its frames and who calls it misguided and worthless.
In this interview episode Kyle talks to Melissa Erikson, a media coordinator and videographer for a local church on her favourite films and how entertainment has impacted her relationship with Christ. They then discuss the intentions of filmmaking and if an artists intentions matter to the outcome of the product!
In this episode Kyle interviews Jack Hopkins, a friend of the podcast! They discuss Jack’s love of music, what entertainment draws his attention. Jack then brings two Jon Bellion songs to the table! Finally they discuss the beauty that is SURVIVOR!
In this episode Kyle sits down with friend of the podcast Tom! Together they discuss Tom’s outlook on entertainment, what types of media capture his attention and the. They dive into Tom’s favourite film, JAWS!
Join Kyle & Apex as they discuss “The a Perks of Being a Wallflower” and how that film can help us identify purposeful and biblical communities! We also bring back the UNPOPULAR OPINION! Kyle has a thought about Hamilton!
In this episode Alex and Kyle discuss the notion of TRUTH. Is there absolute truth and if so, how does one discover it? All surrounding the film GONE GIRL.
In this episode Alex and Kyle discuss films, books, and Music that will help educate our listeners on why Black Lives Matter and how America was built, on part, by systemic racism. They then discuss the film “Apocalypse Now” and what scripture teaches us about war!
In this episode Alex and Kyle lay down a “Theology of Grief.” What is grief, how is it expressed, is it selfish and what does scripture say about it? They then discuss the Scottish film “The Party’s Just Beginning” a film about grieving the loss of life after suicide. It’s a heavy episode but one we are proud of!
In this episode the Millennials discuss the amusement and entertainment that’s helped them grow and get by in quarantine. They then dive into the realm of censorship and if that philosophy is at all Biblical?
In this LONG awaited episode Kyle and Alex discuss the traumatic experience that was The Invisible Man and Kyle shares an unpopular opinion about The Passion of the Christ.
Join our criticals Alex and Kyle and they discuss the horrible feminism of Birds of Prey, share their reactions to the Oscars and do a deep dive in the best picture winner PARASITE!
Join the Criticals, Kyle and Alex, as they introduce two new segments to the show! “MUSIC?” and “Whatcha Readin?” And then they start a war over whether or not 1917 is even a good film.
Too many films were seen and most were loved deeply! Join Kyle and Alex as they discuss their favourite films of 2019 and what they’re looking forward to seeing in 2020!
Join the Criticals, Alex and Kyle, as they discuss their favourite Christmas films of all time! As well as the horrendous “6 Underground” and the Grossly Beautiful “Marriage Story,” both of which are available now on Netflix!
In this episode Alex will be interviewing Kyle about Blade Runner 2049 and attempting to biblically answer the question: What does it mean to be human? And can humans create intelligent life? As well as the idea and reality of having a soul!
Join the Criticals, Alex and Kyle as they discuss Philippians 4:4-9 in a discussion surrounding films that have brought them Shalom, a peace given by the Lord. Also listen as Kyle full on embarrasses himself as the Crits reminisce about their favourite childhood films!
In this episode Alex and Kyle discuss what Kyle lovingly calls a “Potential Christian Double Standard,” that being the viewing of sex/sexuality as taboo in film while seeing any amount of violence is assumed to be okay. They also discuss the films JoJo Rabbit and The Lighthouse both worth your time to see!
In this episode we discuss Kanye’s new album “Jesus is King” and celebrity Conversions to Christ. We also discuss Alex’s favourite film INCEPTION! Get ready to get critical!
Today we will be discussing the 2016 film Arrival! Which is directed by Denis Villeneuve - Kyle will lose his mind. Alex will also lose his mind as he rants about the terrible 2017 film Kong Skull Island! It’s a weird gospel filled episode, so get ready ya filthy crits!
In this episode Kyle looses his dang mind over a film no one has seen and Alex can’t do anything to help. Mostly because Alex also blackout due to rage endured by his hatred for the film Kong Skull Island!
It’s Spoopy season so the Critical s decides to dissect It Chapter One! Kyle cries once again about a film, this time it’s Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. Alex surprises everyone by talking about Gatsby. And let’s face it Parks and Rec is better than The Office.
In this episode we will be deep diving Joker- a 2019 film written and directed by Todd Phillips as well as discussing Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back, and Alex puts Watchmen on the Hot Seat!
In this episode we bring a couple more films from our top ten lists- get into a fight about Black Panther and deep dive into the wonderful mind of Dr. Strange!
In this episode we share more of our top ten lists. Then we dive into two films that talk directly about God and religion. A very unpopular opinion is shared and the question, "Should Christians Engage Hollywood?" is asked!
In this episode we begin the journey through our top ten films and discuss the films that ignited out love for film and storytelling!
In this episode we introduce you to ourselves, our reasoning behind the podcast, and do a short review for the horror film, Midsommar. It's not a professional ride, but it's a fun one!