Cinema Stories Podcast
Episode 62: Episode 62: Onward
March 11, 2020
Pixar has created so many memorable films over the years and their streak continues as they bring to life a land of mythology for their latest film. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Onward. We discuss a Holy Spirit connection, legacy, being your brother's keeper, back to your roots, manhood, sacrifice and so much more!
Episode 61: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
1977 changed cinema forever when George Lucas introduced an inspirational, adventure movie into a pessimistic world and forty-two years later the Skywalker Saga has come to an end. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. We discuss redemption, identity, reconciliation, adoption, the same temptations, the selfless or selfish life and so much more!
Episode 60: Frozen 2
December 12, 2019
Frozen took the world by storm in 2013 as "Let it Go" became the anthem of a generation and of course, because of it's massive success, it would have a sequel. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Frozen 2. We a garden story, a Jesus figure, history, the next right thing, fear and so much more!
Episode 59: The Prestige
November 20, 2019
Christopher Nolan has become one of the most visionary filmmakers of our time, with his challenging and mind-bending movies that leave audiences guessing as well as thinking. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Prestige. We discuss total depravity, obsession, pride, power, sacrifice and so much more!
Episode 58: The Matrix
November 7, 2019
1999 was a landmark year for film as George Lucas continued the Star Wars Sag with The Phantom Menace, but there was another movie that would become just as legendary, The Matrix. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Matrix. We discuss real vs illusion, born into slavery, willing rebellion, exile, a new creation and so much more!
Episode 57: The Princess Bride
October 23, 2019
When it was released in 1987, The Princess Bride was a hit with the critic but never took off at the box office and since that time it has become one of the most beloved films of the last thirty years. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Princess Bride. We discuss telling the story, loving first, true love, sacrificial love, resurrection, other lovers and so much more!
Episode 56: The Lord of the Rings
October 9, 2019
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most beloved works of literature from the 20th century and it's film adaptations by Peter Jackson have become almost as beloved as well. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Lord of the Rings trilogy. We discuss the Christ-likeness in many of the characters, the strong vs the weak, hope, the weakness of man, stewardship and so much more!
Episode 55: Les Misérables
September 26, 2019
First published in 1862 the story of Les Misérables is one of the most popular of all time and has spawned adaptations for theater, musicals, radio, television, and film. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Les Misérables. We discuss grace offered and given the law, identity, living a lie, being set free and so much more!
Episode 54: Inception
September 11, 2019
By 2010, Christopher Nolan had cemented himself as one of Hollywood's most inventive and original filmmakers with movies like Memento, The Prestige and his take on The Dark Knight, but nothing could have prepared us for what he had in store next. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Inception. We discuss original sin, unconfessed guilt, trying to control sin, falling short, delusion and so much more!
Episode 53: The Hunchback of Notre Dame
August 29, 2019
The Lion King was considered the pinnacle of Walt Disney animated movies in the 90s and every film after that has been compared to it, meaning the subsequent films, especially those in the 90s seemed to vary in quality. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Hunchback of Notre Dame. We discuss hidden sin, being a pharisee, the law, grace, the image of God and so much more!
Episode 52: The Lion King
August 8, 2019
After languishing through most of the 80s, Walt Disney animation began its resurgence with The Little Mermaid in 1989 and by 1994, many would consider The Lion King to be the pinnacle of this revival. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Lion King. We discuss a fall, the lies of the enemy, the world's answer, identity and so much more!
Episode 51: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
July 25, 2019
After the success of The Last Crusade, there was always talk from the creative trinity of George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Harrison Ford that they wanted to do more films in the Indy series; who knew it would take nineteen years to get it. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. We discuss knowledge for selfish purposes or for the benefit of all, true belief, true treasure, looking like God, identity and so much more!
Episode 49: The Railway Man
June 20, 2019
“The Bridge Over the River Kwai” is the most famous movie about the building of Burma Railway during World War II, but in 2013 the true story of the soldiers forced to build this railroad and survived was brought to life on screen. In this episode of Cinema Stories Courtney Huskisson and Matthew Rushing talk about The Railway Man. We discuss the destructive nature of sin, the power of love, a new nature, supernatural forgiveness and so much more!