The Northman

The Northman

Author: Luke Hoyt, Timothy Danaher, Alan Piper February 29, 2024 Duration: 32:53

Join us as on journey into tales of Vikings and Valkyries as we discuss Robert Egger's 2022 epic film. It is the primitive version of Hamlet, it is highly detailed, and it is cold in the northern lands. Intro music: "Magne Pater" by Dominican Schola Cantorum. Outro music from the film: "The King" by Robin Carolan & Sebastian Gainsborough.


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

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