by Andrew Rappaport | Nov 3, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
Footloose (2011) earns its PG-13 rating. There is violence and sexually suggestive behavior, lots of bare skin, drugs and drinking, and a lot of foul language. The movie also shows rebellious behavior on the part of teens, and teens back talking adults.
by Andrew Rappaport | Oct 7, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
Thor is clean and filled with action. It has a somewhat moral message and makes us rethink certain mythologies. But opens discussions on heaven, science and magic, redemptions, and more.
by Andrew Rappaport | Sep 30, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
Short but simple, go see Courageous! This newest movie from Sherwood Pictures (makers of Fireproof) will challenge fathers and still entertain many.
by Andrew Rappaport | Sep 23, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
Moneyball was not a heavy-hitter against critical thinking, but it does open up conversations for grace, morals, and goals.
by Andrew Rappaport | Sep 16, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
Dolphin Tale is another family-friendly movie from the makers of Blind Side. It brings discussion of tragedy, mythology, and following a path.
by Andrew Rappaport | Sep 9, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
Contagion is not the first or last virus movie. But it does raise questions of morality, evolution, and—what else?—the end of humanity.
by Andrew Rappaport | Aug 19, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
J.K. Rowling’s series has at last come to a close and the latest Harry Potter movie has been in theaters for a while, but there’s always time for some critical thinking!
by Andrew Rappaport | Aug 11, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
The Help was a beautiful movie that will make you angry, laugh, and maybe even cry. But listen to our podcast review to get The Help to think critically.
by Andrew Rappaport | Aug 5, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
The all-American hero from Marvel was chosen because of his inner strength and compassion. But what does Captain America really say?
by Andrew Rappaport | Jul 29, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
“Don’t be fooled by their cuteness!” The Smurfs is a fun family movie with positive values. We review The Smurfs movie with some critical thinking for Christians.
by Andrew Rappaport | Jun 23, 2011 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
We’re back and Daniel J. Lewis reviews some critical thinking basics and discusses Green Lantern.
by Andrew Rappaport | Dec 21, 2010 | Are You Just Watching, Podcasts
You should watch the 1982 Tron first, and we build on our review of that movie with many new philosophies and required Critical Thinking for Tron: Legacy.