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The Movie Proposal
by Josh Lindsay and Skye Jethani
Hosted by Skye Jethani and friend (and former Big Idea employee a long, long time ago) Josh Lindsay, "The Movie Proposal" is a deep dive into movies from two thoughtful Christian guys. Check it out and tell us what you think!
Episodes
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Episode 171 (Final Episode): Dune 2
Josh's Something Old: Raiders of the Lost Ark Skye's Something Old: Kill Bill Vol 1 & 2 Something New: Dune 2 Josh's Proposal: I propose Dune 2 is "adult Star Wars" Skye's Proposal: I propose Dune is the best sci-fi sequel since The Empire Strikes Back Something Borrowed:...
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Episode 170: Orion and the Dark
Josh's Something Old: Fried Green Tomatoes Stacey's Something Old: Never Ending Story Something New: Orion and the Dark Josh's Proposal: I propose Orion and the Dark is Dreamworks' Inside Out, but not funny or enlightening. Stacey's Proposal: I propose that Orion and the Dark went for complex and...
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Episode 169: Argylle
Josh's Something Old: Undercover Blues Skye's Something Old: Bourne Identity Something New: Argylle Josh's Proposal: I propose that the makers of Argylle need to learn the meaning of know your audience. Skye's Proposal: I propose getting a colonoscopy is more enjoyable than watching Argylle...
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Episode 168: Poor Things
Josh's Something Old: Into the Woods 1991 Skye's Something Old: Pinochio Something New: Poor Things Josh's Proposal: I propose you'd be better off re-watching Barbie than spending any time with Poor Things Brian's Proposal: This movie depicts a godless world in which humans strive to free...
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Episode 167: Leave the World Behind
Josh's Something Old: 12 Monkeys Skye's Something Old: Sleeping with the Enemy Something New: Leave the World Behind Josh's Proposal: I propose that leave the world behind is a modern day fable disguised as a apocalyptic, suspense thriller. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Leave the World behind…
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Episode 166: Killers of the Flower Moon
Josh's Something Old: Gangs of New York Brian Howell's Something Old: Smoke Signals, Boyz in the Hood Something New: Killers of the Flower Moon Josh's Proposal: I propose KOTFM was an excellent film but missed an opportunity by not making Mollie the central focus. Brian Howell's Proposal: I…
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Episode 165: Wonka
Josh's Something Old: Silver Streak Christian Taylor's Something Old: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Something New: Wonka Josh's Proposal: I propose that Wonka was wise to not try to be another Gene Wilder Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Christian Taylor's Proposal: I propose Wonka is...
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Episode 164: The Holdovers
Josh's Something Old: Pete's Dragon Skye's Something Old: Dead Poets Society Something New: The Holdovers Josh's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is the best movie of 2023. Skye's Proposal: I propose The Holdovers is a beautiful, subtle film about the power of grief and empathy. Something...
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Episode 163: Sly
Josh's Something Old: Cop Land Skye's Something Old: Rocky IV Something New: Sly Josh's Proposal: I propose that Sly is part of growing trend amongst aging performers: tell my story before someone else does. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Sly really shows the power of fatherhood. Something...
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Episode 162: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles
Josh's Something Old: The Doors Skye's Something Old: Mrs. Doubtfire Something New: Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles Josh's Proposal: I propose Hot Potato: The Story of the Wiggles is my kind of rock n' roll documentary because it has a happy ending. Skye's Proposal: I propose that it's a...
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Episode 161: The Burial
Josh's Something Old: A Few Good Men Skye's Something Old: A Man for All Seasons Something New: The Burial Josh's Proposal: I propose The Burial is evidence of the power of a true movie star. rSkye's Proposal: I propose The Burial would not have worked without Jamie Foxx. Something Borrowed: The...
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Episode 160: The Creator
Josh's Something Old: Ransom Lindsey's Something Old: A.I. Artificial Intelligence Something New: The Creator Josh's Proposal: I propose The Creator is a well made, entertaining film but ultimately falls flat for me because I do not find A.I. compelling. Lindsey's Proposal: Yes, it's packed with...
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Episode 159: Elemental
Josh's Something Old: Grease Skye's Something Old: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Something New: Elemental Josh's Proposal: I propose Pixar needs to get back to it's roots: be funny and adventurous. Skye's Proposal: I propose that elemental would have been a wonderful short Pixar film, but loses…
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Episode 158: Ahsoka
Josh's Something Old: Silence of the Lambs Todd's Something Old: The Matrix Something New: Ahsoka Josh's Proposal: I propose Star Wars TV series should focus less on galactic empires and more on relationships and everyday life. Todds Proposal: I propose that Ahsoka will continue to define strong...
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Episode 157: Barbie
Josh's Something Old: Legally Blonde Skye's Something Old: Elf Brian's Something Old: When Harry Met Sally Something New: Barbie Josh's Proposal: I propose Barbie is a surprisingly refreshing and enjoyable film. Skye's Proposal: I propose Barbie proves that a movie can be funny, smart, original,...
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Episode 156: Oppenheimer
Josh's Something Old: Empire of the Sun Skye's Something Old: Thirteen Days Something New: Oppenheimer Josh's Proposal: I propose Christopher Nolan makes movie magic by thinking like a magician. Skye's Proposal: I propose that Oppenheimer reveals that psychology not technology is what really…
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Episode 155: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1
Josh's Something Old: Clear and Present Danger Skye's Something Old: The Bourne Identity Something New: Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 Josh's Proposal: I propose Tom Cruise IS the greatest showman…but what is up with the women of Mission Impossible? Skye's Proposal: I propose Mission...
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Episode 154: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny
Josh's Something Old: Raiders of the Lost Ark Skye's Something Old: Shrek Something New: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Josh's Proposal: CYNICAL: I propose Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny's primary purpose was for one final cash grab and it failed miserably. UNCYNICAL: I propose...
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Episode 153: The Flash
Josh's Something Old: A Mighty Wind Brian's Something Old: Batman Something New: The Flash Josh's Proposal: I propose The Flash's greatest weakness was an unlikeable hero portrayed by an unlikeable actor. Brian's Proposal: I propose Barry's father's alibi proves nothing; he still could have...
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Episode 152: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Josh's Something Old: A Bug's Life Skye's Something Old: Back to the Future II Something New: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Josh's Proposal: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is like white water rafting. It's beautiful, fun, and a great time despite the fast-paced sensory overload. Skye's...
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Episode 151: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie
Josh's Something Old: Ed Wood Skye's Something Old: The American President Something New: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Josh's Proposal: I propose Still is a great documentary film but would have made a better documentary series. Skye's Proposal: Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie is a good reminder...
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Episode 150: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Josh's Something Old: Holes Skye's Something Old: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Something New: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Josh's Proposal: I propose GOTGv3 was a successful end to a trilogy because it took the road less traveled. Skye's Proposal: I propose Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3…
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Episode 149: Tetris
Josh's Somthing Old: Goldeneye Skye's Something Old: Firefox Something New: Tetris Josh's Proposal: Tetris, the movie, is a success because I am now addicted to Tetris, the game. Skye's Proposal: Tetris is a bit like the game in that it's a pretty straightforward simple story. Something Borrowed:...
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Episode 148: Jesus Revolution
Josh's Something Old: Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie Skye's Something Old: Jurassic Park Something New: Jesus Revolution Josh's Proposal: God can use flawed movies. Skye's Proposal: Jesus Revolution is a nostalgic love letter to evangelical baby boomers that is meant to soothe their guilt over what's...
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Episode 147: Cocaine Bear
Help keep The Movie Proposal going! You can support us here: www.patreon.com/holypost and please leave a message saying your support is for The Movie Proposal. Thanks! Josh's Something Old: Finding Nemo Skye's Something Old: Cliff Hanger Something New: Cocaine Bear Josh's Proposal: I propose...
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Episode 146: Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania
Help keep The Movie Proposal going! You can support us here: www.patreon.com/holypost and please leave a message saying your support is for The Movie Proposal. Thanks! Josh's Something Old: Matchstick Men Skye's Something Old: The Wizard of Oz Something New: Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania Josh's...
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Episode 145: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Josh's Something Old: The Fisher King Skye's Something Old: The In-Laws Something New: Everything Everywhere All at Once Josh's Proposal: The multiverse is a fantastic construct to tell a story about family dynamics. Skye's Proposal: The multiverse reminds us that what matters most are those that...
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Episode 144: Avatar: The Way of Water
Skye's Something Old: The Dirty Dozen Josh's Something Old: Waterworld Something New: Avatar: The Way of Water Josh's Proposal: Despite it's plot holes and other problems, Avatar The Way of Water succeeds for 3 reasons: spectacle, story telling, timing Josh's Something Blew: Wednesday & The...
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143: Violent Night
Josh's Something Old: The Running Man Skye's Something Old: Beverly Hills Cop Something New: Violent Night Josh's Proposal: Violent Night cleverly succeeds as a film because it doubles down on nostalgia. Skye's Proposal: Violent Night is a completely sacrilegious depiction of a beloved cultural...
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142: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Find Stacey's Film Reviews here: https://bridges527.com/ Josh's Something Old: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Stacey Tuttle's Something Old: The Little Princess Something New: Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Josh's Proposal: Black Panther Wakanda Forever is a shortened version of the five...
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Episode 141: All Quiet on the Western Front
Josh's Something Old: Das Boot Skye's Something Old: The Great Escape Something New: All Quiet on the Western Front Josh's Proposal: We Americans need a good war drama once every 5-10 years. Skye's Proposal: All Quiet on the Western Front helps explain why many historians look at World War I as…
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Episode 140: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Josh's Something Old: Get Shorty Skye's Something Old: Dave Something New: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Josh's Proposal: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a self-aware film that could have been a lot more self-aware. Skye's Proposal: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is…
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Episode 139: The Greatest Beer Run Ever
Josh's Something Old: The Straight Story Skye's Something Old: The Killing Fields Something New: The Greatest Beer Run Ever Josh's Proposal: The Greatest Beer Run Ever is a great film for high schoolers to watch at School to prompt a discussion and lesson about the Vietnam War Skye's Proposal…
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Episode 138: See How They Run
Josh's Something Old: Who Framed Roger Rabbit Skye's Something Old: Fletch Something New: See How They Run Josh's Proposal: I propose that while See How They Run is not necessarily a home run, we need more films like this Skye's Proposal: See How They Run is a movie. Something Borrowed: 'See How...
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Episode 137: Thirteen Lives
Josh's Something Old: The Rescuers Skye's Something Old: Alive Something New: Thirteen Lives Josh's Proposal: Thirteen Lives shows the potential pros and cons of direct to streaming release Skye's Proposal: Thirteen Lives shows that sometimes the story is dramatic enough by itself Something...
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Episode 136: Elvis
Josh's Something Old: Strictly Ballroom Skye's Something Old: La Bamba Something New: Elvis Josh's Proposal: Elvis is a good example of a film biography taking liberties on actual events Skye's Proposal: Elvis, the character, is a tragic story of what happens when somebody has no real clarity…
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Episode 135: Bullet Train
Josh's Something Old: Silver Streak Skye's Something Old: Pulp Fiction Something New: Bullet Train Josh's Proposal: why wasn't Bullet Train funnier? Skye's Proposal: Bullet Train is like if Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie somehow were able to have a child. Something Borrowed: Josh's game Josh's...
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Episode 134: RRR
Josh's Something Old: Singing' in the Rain Skye's Something Old: Gandhi Something New: RRR Josh's Proposal: RRR exposes America's awkwardness with Male friendship and it's trend to over sexualize everything Skye's Proposal: RRR is the film representation of Martin Luther's quote "be a sinner and...
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Episode 133: Stranger Things Season 4
Josh's Something Old: Tremors Skye's Something Old: Scream Something New: Stranger Things Josh's Proposal: It's not nostalgia that makes Stranger Things success but it's ability to tell fantastical stories, centered around relatable truths particularly father figures. Skye's Proposal: The reason...
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Episode 132: The Card Counter
Josh's Something Old: Sling Blade Skye's Something Old: Rounders Something New: The Card Counter Josh's Proposal: If this filmmakers goal was to make me feel uncomfortable for 2 hours, well then, mission accomplished. Skye's Proposal: This movie is just a pile of crap Something Borrowed: The Card...
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Episode 131: Top Gun: Maverick
Josh's Something Old: Jerry Maguire Skye's Something Old: Three Amigos! Something New: Top Gun: Maverick Josh's Proposal: This is not the summer blockbuster we wanted, it's the summer blockbuster we needed. Skye's Proposal: Top Gun Maverick is more proof that America is a decadent society…
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Episode 130: Operation Mincemeat
Josh's Something Old: About a Boy Skye's Something Old: Patton Something New: Operation Mincemeat Josh's Proposal: I propose Operation Mincemeat is a good example of using fiction to tell a true story. Skye's Proposal: This is another one of those movies that proves that truth is stranger than...
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Episode 129: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
Skye's Something Old: Arachnaphobia Josh's Something Old: Breakdown Something New: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness Josh's Proposal: The MCU is a double edge sword and it's cutting in the wrong direction. Skye's Proposal: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is proof that both...
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Episode 128: Father Stu
Something Old: Skye's: Sister Act Josh's: Rudy Something New: Father Stu Josh's Proposal: Father Stu is a movie worth seeing, but misses the mark, because it never really answers the question why did Stu come to faith? Or more specifically, why did he become a priest? Skye's Proposal: Father Stu…
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Episode 127: Turning Red with Kaitlyn Schiess
Something Old: Kaitlyn's: Pollyanna Josh's: Teen Wolf Skye's: Big Something New: Turning Red Josh's Proposal: Turning Red is a great example of "write what you know" Skye's Proposal: Turning Red had really admirable goals but failed to deliver on them. Kaitlyn's Proposal: It's a really moving...
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Episode 126: The Adam Project
Something Old: Josh's: Catch Me If You Can Skye's: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Something New: The Adam Project Josh's Proposal: Although the Adam Project is mediocre, it's ultimately a win for 2 reasons: The unique parent-child relationships and they doubled down on Ryan Reynolds being…
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Episode 125: The Batman
Something Old: Josh's: Road to Perdition Skye's: Chinatown or Se7en Something New: The Batman Josh's Proposal: What are we saying when we tell stories with heroes that create worse problems than the problems that inspire them to become heroes? Skye's Proposal: The Batman is a brilliant film noir...
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Episode 124: Marry Me
Something Old: Josh's: When Harry met Sally Stacey's: The War Something New: Marry Me Josh's Proposal: I propose Marry Me not surprisingly but ironically doesn't know the firs thing about marriage, or love, comedy, or acting, or cinematography, but it does have a few catchy tunes. Stacey's...
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Episode 123: The Eyes of Tammy Faye
Something Old: Josh's: Braveheart Skye's: Chocolat Something New: The Eyes of Tammy Faye Josh's Proposal: The Eyes of Tammy Faye can strangely paint a positive light on Christianity by pulling back the curtain on the weirdness and ugliness of it (16:10) Skye's Proposal: The Eyes of Tammy Faye is…
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Episode 122: Don't Look Up
Something Old: Josh's: Delicatessen Skye's: Independence Day Something New: Don't Look Up Josh's Proposal: Don't Look Up is like a stereotypical Christian film where fans fall in love with the message and ignore the craft. Skye's Proposal: Don't Look Up reveals the decadence and despair in…
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Hosted by Skye Jethani and friend (and former Big Idea employee a long, long time ago) Josh Lindsay, "The Movie Proposal" is a deep dive into movies from two thoughtful Christian guys. Check it out and tell us what you think!
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