Episode Details

This summer at the cinema, some movies are doing great.[1. Photo by Ben Hershey on Unsplash.] Others are flopping on their faces. Meanwhile, some streaming services are falling even harder, and thanks to the Hollywood strikes plus economic instability plus the threat of artificial-intelligence “art,” we could see a burst of the streaming bubble. How should Christians discern these big changes, while seeking onscreen stories that are well-made and more human?

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middle grade • teens + YA • adults • onscreen • author resources • gifts • guild

Episode sponsors

1. Enclave Publishing: Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson
2. E. J. Kitchens: I.W.R.I.T.E: How to Write a Novel course
3. The Pop Culture Parent: Helping Kids Engage Their World for Christ

Concession stand

• Just one: we focus on Christian-made stories, with Onscreen talk as side quests.

Quotes and notes

• Force Majeure Terminations for First Look, Overall Deals at Struck Companies Coming as Early as Aug. 1 (EXCLUSIVE), Variety, July 28, 2023
• ‘Beyond the Spider-Verse’ Taken Off Sony Release Calendar as Strikes Delay ‘Kraven’ and ‘Ghostbusters’ Sequel to 2024, Variety, July 28, 2023
• Mattel Execs on Next Hollywood Moves: ‘Barney,’ ‘Polly Pocket’ and ‘Barbie’ Sequels (EXCLUSIVE), Variety, July 28, 2028
• 125. Why Do ‘False Prophets’ Predict Doom for Movie Theaters and Other Cultural Experiences?, Fantastical Truth
• 144. Which Top Six Fantasy Franchises Gave Fans Grief in 2022?, Fantastical Truth
• 172. Why Should Christian Fans Honor and Support Story Creators?, Fantastical Truth

1. Why have some new films become ‘flopbusters’?

• Stephen felt indifferent toward The Flash, and effectively boycotted it.
• Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny was met by audience indifference.
• Disney/Marvel indifference continues with lukewarm like for franchises.
• Fans can also send creative fatigue and financial s