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We are so back baybee!!! In this episode we pick up exactly where our season finale (Episode 94) left off with a discussion of artistic style, creativity, and failure. Go listen to last season's cliffhanger and then join us for a chat featuring the likes of Skottie Young, Ridley Scott, Francis Ford Coppola, Christopher Nolan, and more!Links/Sources: Charles Barfield, "‘Gladiator II’ Cinematographer John Mathieson Criticizes Ridley Scott’s “Lazy” Approach To Filmmaking," The Playlist, Nov 29, 2024 | Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff, "Reinventing Yourself," Draftsmen, Sep 15, 2020, | Francis Schaeffer, Art and the Bible, May 1, 1973 | Francis Ford Coppola, "I am thrilled to accept the Razzie award...", Instagram, Feb 28, 2025 | Jamaal Burkmar, https://www.tiktok.com/@jamaalburkmar/video/7529070909706013974?_r=1&_t=ZP-8zBXEWel6X1, TikTok, Jul 20, 2025 | Greg Ruth, "Style & Vision," Muddy Colors, May 20, 2016 | David Palumbo, "Honing Your Vision: Ruminations on Style, Development, and Moving Beyond Your Influences," Muddy Colors, June 21, 2014.Editor's Notes: The Green Knight was not a Scott. DON'T QUOTE US ON THIS... unless?Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

As a final hurrah before our inter-season break, we do one last episode of What Movies Have You Watched?—featuring some long-overdue watches from 1997 and 2012, all blended together with your favorite video games and directors. Find out how Zelda borrowed Studio Ghibli and, as a special teaser for next season, start thinking about how artistic style impacts creativity. Thanks for listening and see you next season!​Featured: Princess Mononoke, Chronicle, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope​Links/Sources: u/StrawhatCarrot,"⁠Ha, found it! TMNT 1990 movie, the scene where Raphael wakes up. Enjoy the nightmares⁠," Reddit, February 25, 2021 | GamersPrey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - E3 2014 Announcement Trailer [HD], YouTube, June 10, 2024​Editor's Note: Congrats to Alex on 5 years of podcasting! -AndrewFind Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

After years of watching anime, Alex finally sits down and watches Phil's favorite anime of ALL TIME! Phil's excited, Alex's excited, and you, the listener, are excited. Not an FMAB fan? We'd be excited if you joined in. So, after you listen to this... WATCH. IT. NOW.Editor's Note: It's very important to note that we are discussing Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Don't make the mistake of watching the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime... or the live action remake. -AndrewFind Alex and Andrew here: ⁠⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.Saint⁠⁠Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠⁠⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠⁠⁠SPOILERS. RANTS. EVERYTHING UNHINGED.

In an episode that is one of our Top 10 Top 10s to date, Shay joins the podcast to discuss our Top 10 animated movies of all time.Editor's Notes: The pronunciation of "Ghibli" has a weird etymology but, at the end of the day, the studio consistently pronounces (and spells) it "Jiburi." This is the gif argument all over again, and in both cases I'm siding with the creator. -AndrewFind Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

It's the moment you've all been waiting for, the RxS Gang finally talks about Francis Schaeffer's Art and the Bible. Be sure to check out Episode 079 Book Review: Images and Idols for the first part of our Christian Art series covering a biblical perspective on art.Featured: Art and the Bible, Upgrade, Frank Watkinson, Images and Idols, The Biggest Story Bible StorybookFind Alex and Andrew here: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.Saint⁠Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

Alex and Andrew discuss the unique joys and challenges of watching movies with kids.Editor's Note: IMDb Parents' guides are crowd-sourced, but I've found them useful for scoping out a movie. Use with discretion. -AndrewFind Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

At the request of a fan, Alex and Andrew share some of their guilty pleasure movies (spoiler warning: Alex has no shame). Remember kids, rate on Letterboxd like nobody's watching.Featured: Redline, Ghost in the Shell, Dark, M. Night Shyamalan, Pearl Harbor, Click, 13 Going on 30, Donnie Darko, Moonstruck, CarmanLinks/Sources: @Preasured, "Love, Bears, and Masculinity: The Gospel of Paddington," Letterboxd, August 22, 2022 | For our thoughts on Dune: Part 2, see RxS episodes 047 and 050Editor's Notes: We referenced Francis Schaeffer's four standards for evaluating art from Art and the Bible. | The fable we compared Click to is called The Magic Thread.Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

HIIIIYYYAAA Phil's back with Alex to talk about one of the greatest movies of all time, The Karate Kid!!! They also get into the spinoff Cobra Kai and why you should watch it! Come and join Cobra Kai.. or if you're one of those... Miyagi-Do..STRIKE FIRST. STRIKE HARD. NO MERCY.Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.Saint⁠Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠⁠SPOILERS. RANTS. EVERYTHING UNHINGED.

The gang uses M. A. Franklin's analysis of Wall-E as a springboard to take a closer look at environmentalism in movies. Tune in to find out if you, the listener, should be conquering other planets.Featured: Wall-E, The Happening, Scavengers Reign, The Privileged Planet, The Space Trilogy, Tolkien's legendarium, 9Links/Sources: M. A. Franklin, "Wall-E Is Not the Movie You Think," M. A. Franklin's Bluster & Brine, January 30, 2025 | Here's a link to the first issue of Scurry. If you read it, let us know what you think! https://www.scurrycomic.com/scurry-comic/2016/1/17/comic-01-00 Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

In this edition of What Movies Have You Watched, the gang talks about some winners, some duds, and some movies that maybe aren't worth the hype. Oh, and our friendship is over now that we've watched The Godfather Part II. So long and thanks for all the cannoli!Featured: Ne Zha, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Gladiator, The Godfather Part IILinks/Sources: Dropout, "Nicolas Cage Awards," YouTube, February 22, 2013Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

Phil’s back at it again with his shenanigans, taking over the pod to talk with Alex about the *shockingly great* start to Daredevil: Born Again! Like all PHILLER episodes, this is a no-holds-barred discussion where we break all the rules with major spoilers. You’ve been warned—now let's ride!Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠SPOILERS. RANTS. EVERYTHING UNHINGED.

The guys dig into the Bong Joon Ho's newest film, Mickey 17. Find out if it's worth a watch—and get a few recommendations for alternative sci-fi options—only on Rebel x Saint.Featured: Philip K. Dick, Broforce, At the Mountains of Madness, Severance, Chainsaw ManLinks/Sources: "Elder Thing," Cthulhu Eternal, April 25, 2022 | u/MyMomSaysIAmCool, "I enjoyed both of the books...," Reddit, March 15, 2025 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, "Mark Ruffalo Admits Kieran Culkin Got Him High Onstage, Talks Mickey 17 Trump-Inspired Dictator Role," YouTube, February 27, 2025 | Francis Scheaffer, Art and the Bible | Jude 8-10Editor's Notes: Dune Part 2, not Dune Messiah. | The elder things come from H. P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness | Tomorrowland was 10 years ago. Might as well be 20 with how forgotten it has been, amirite.Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

It's happening people! In this first-of-its-kind episode, Phil takes the pod hostage for a deep dive on the uber popular anime Solo Leveling. Whether you're a fan, on the fence, or have no idea what this show is about, listen in and they'll convince you to become a weeb like them! OKIRU!Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.Saint⁠Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠SPOILERS. RANTS. EVERYTHING UNHINGED.

Don't make me cry bro... unless? The Gang shares 3 movie picks that you just might like (and one dud). WE ARE REBEL X SAINT!Featured: Piece by Piece, Footloose, Sense and Sensibility, Millennium ActressLinks: For a fuller discussion of Dumb and Dumber, see Episode 045: What Movies Did the RxS Gang Watch?Editor's Notes: I wasn't forbidden to dance, but he wasn't allowed to go to school dances. Let the reader understand. Also, I meant The Hiding Place, not The Quiet Place.Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

Stuck in a creative writing rut? Alex shares how the story corpse, a storytelling framework, helped him kick his writer’s block. No stories were harmed in the making of this podcast… unless you count the murdered darlings. ​Sources: YALLFest, YALLWrite: The Story Corpse with Victoria Schwab, YouTube, November 18, 2020Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

It's a Bird, It's a Plane, No, It's another funcast! (I think I just made up a cool word!). The guys finally get to geek out over all things comics, mangas, and more!!! This might be one of our nerdiest episodes yet.....annnndddd..... we wouldn't have it... Any. Other. Way! Special guest: the concept of Jesse.... Again!"For Truth, Justice, and the Rebel x Saint Way." Find Alex and Andrew here:⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here:⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

The gang has finally finished that book they've been reading, and they're here to share their thoughts. Recommended listening for Christian creatives and part 1 of a series on creativity (...or not). Special guest: the concept of Jesse.Featured:Art and the Bible; Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life (Reclaiming Creativity); Emblems of the Infinite King: Enter the Knowledge of the Living God; Anthony Benedetto; Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway (based on Paul Rudish'sMickey Mouse series); Splash Mountain (based onThe Princess and the Frog); Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (analogous toHeaven's Gates and Hell's Flames)Links/Sources: Francis Schaeffer,Art and the Bible, 2006 | J. Ryan Lister and Thomas J. Terry,Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life (Reclaiming Creativity), 2018Editor's Notes: For something more like what we were talking about, check out HumbleEditor's Notes: For something more like what we were talking about, check out Humble Beast's YouTube videos, such asAnthony Benedetto: The Joy of Design.Find Alex and Andrew here:⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.SaintFind all of the media we talk about here:⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

What movies have you watched? And why are you rating them so high?! The gang is back to discuss the movies we've recently watched and to turn the world of movie reviews on its head. Featuring special guest, rain. Featured: Three Wise Men and a Baby, Didi, Eighth Grade, A Real Pain, Dream Scenario, Wicked, The Incredible Mr. Limpet, Eighth Grade, Hot Fuzz, The Big Short, Wolfs Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.Saint Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠ REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

White Christmas is our White Elephant this year baybeeee!!! The Gang get together to do their very first Christmas Album Swap edition! We break down each others albums, talk Christmas Music family traditions, new music and lots of banter. I mean, what else do you expect? Merry Christmas 🎄 RxS Christmas Album Swap Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1PiJxsIdxF4G1xVhtWUunj?si=ZDh5o_20TlKgrR8E1gVfLAπ=u-XVF_EMwnTpGDFind Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/rebel.x.saint⁠Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.

The gang talks about their sources of inspiration, and maybe inspires you in turn! Just kidding.... unless...? Featured: Thomas J Terry & J. Ryan Lister, Images and Idols: Creativity for the Christian Life (Reclaiming Creativity) Links/Sources: Proko, "Growing as an Artist - Steve Huston Interview," YouTube, March 24, 2017; Ilya Kuvshinov, "Quiz: Are You Even Good Enough to Have Impostor Syndrome?," X, June 3, 2021 Editor's Notes: No, balrogs did not appear in Battle of the Five Armies; yes, Justin Gerard draws balrogs. Find Alex and Andrew here: ⁠https://beacons.ai/Rebel.x.Saint Find all of the media we talk about here: ⁠https://benable.com/RebelDigital/e470ebedd95578a3ab35⁠ REBEL OUT. SAINT OUT. WE ALL OUT.