EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 55 MIN
Wake Up Dead Man and Revealing the Open Arms of Christ
from Theology of Film - Interpreting and Applying Hollywood’s Modern-Day Parables · host Ryan Lee Taylor
This month, Ryan and Laura dive into Wake Up Dead Man - a standout entry in the Benoit Blanc/Knives Out series. They praise its fun whodunit setup while focusing on its unusually thoughtful portrayal of Christianity: Father Judd’s Christlike leadership, the community’s vulnerability to charismatic leaders like Monsignor Wicks, and how faith is broadly presented with both flaws and real value. They praise the film’s writing, performances, and visual symbolism, and conclude with reflections on personal obedience, presence with God, and deeper engagement with Jesus. Join the conversation with us by subscribing to see how films like 'Wake Up Dead Man' can deepen your understanding of God's truth and impact your daily life. Discussed Passage: Acts 9:1-9 Mentioned in this episode: Stranger Things (2016 tv series) Ghosts (2021 tv series) Harry Potter (film series) Supernatural (2005 tv series) Midnight Mass (2021 miniseries) "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music" (song by Larry Norman) Hercule Poirot (central character in Agatha Christie novels) Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017 film by Rian Johnson) Brick (2005 film by Rian Johnson) Philip Yancey (former author and theologian) The Jesus Music (2021 documentary film)
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This month, Ryan and Laura dive into Wake Up Dead Man - a standout entry in the Benoit Blanc/Knives Out series. They praise its fun whodunit setup while focusing on its unusually thoughtful portrayal of Christianity: Father Judd’s Christlike leadership, the community’s vulnerability to charismatic leaders like Monsignor Wicks, and how faith is broadly presented with both flaws and real value. They praise the film’s writing, performances, and visual symbolism, and conclude with reflections on personal obedience, presence with God, and deeper engagement with Jesus. Join the conversation with us by subscribing to see how films like 'Wake Up Dead Man' can deepen your understanding of God's truth and impact your daily life. Discussed Passage: Acts 9:1-9 Mentioned in this episode: Stranger Things (2016 tv series) Ghosts (2021 tv series) Harry Potter (film series) Supernatural (2005 tv series) Midnight Mass (2021 miniseries) "Why Should the Devil Have All the Good Music" (song by Larry Norman) Hercule Poirot (central character in Agatha Christie novels) Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017 film by Rian Johnson) Brick (2005 film by Rian Johnson) Philip Yancey (former author and theologian) The Jesus Music (2021 documentary film)
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