Dune

Dune

Author: Luke Hoyt, Timothy Danaher, Alan Piper April 25, 2024 Duration: 31:13

Both of them. A discussion of Denis Villeneuve's modern masterpieces side by side. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Desert Rose" by Sting.


Three Catholic priests from the Order of Preachers-Luke Hoyt, Timothy Danaher, and Alan Piper-sit down for a conversation that feels like pulling up a chair in a lively common room. Their Friars and Film podcast is built on a simple, enduring premise: a deep, shared love for cinema. Each episode unfolds as an informal discussion where theology, personal reflection, and a genuine enthusiasm for storytelling meet. You’ll hear them delve into the narratives, characters, and artistic choices that define both classic and contemporary films, offering perspectives shaped by their faith and their lives as friars. The tone is less of a formal review and more of a thoughtful dialogue among friends who happen to have a unique vantage point. It’s a space where the sacred and the secular intersect over a shared popcorn bowl, exploring how movies can challenge, entertain, and reveal deeper truths about the human experience. This isn't about delivering verdicts, but about sharing the joy and insight found in the flickering light of the silver screen. Tune in for conversations that are as much about the art of filmmaking as they are about the lives we lead in its reflection.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 57

Friars and Film
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The Burmese Harp [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:20
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Citizen Kane [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:36
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Babette's Feast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:06
A discussion of Gabriel Axel’s 1987 film about a lotto ticket and a last supper. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Klockan slår och tiden går" from the ending of the film.
La Promesse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:51
A discussion of the Dardenne brothers' 1996 film on immigration and a Belgian youth's fight for integrity. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "The Devil, God & Me" by Evan Bartels.
The Gospel According to Matthew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:28
A discussion of Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1964 film on Christ. Fairly faithful for a Marxist! Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music: "Gloria" from the Missa Luba by Les Troubadours du Roi Baudo…
The Seventh Seal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:07
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