Searching starring John Cho by Aneesh Chaganty

Searching starring John Cho by Aneesh Chaganty

Author: The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast September 26, 2018 Duration: 1:36:22
I didn't know her... I didn't know my daughter. This week Jared and Jeff tracked down Searching and, spoiler alert, liked what they found.   But how does the film stand up when compared against the story God is telling through history?  The guys from The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast are here to help answer that question.   You'll find this episode of The PCCD Pod chock-full of details, analysis, and some bonus content after the final credits roll.  Here's what's in store: Whatcha Watching - 03:04Castle Rock came to an endStreaming services loading up on scares for Halloween  So Sorry to Interrupt - 13:32 The Venom film releases soon. So what are the top 3 comic book villains of all time?Debate: What is the better holiday, Christmas or Halloween?Speaking of Halloween, what are the top 3 scariest movies Jared & Jeff have seen? Analysis: Searching - 50:23Did the movie give away the ending too early?What does the film have to say about our online lives and the intersection of family and profile?How do we see the gospel (if at all) in Searching? Bonus: Storytime - 90:32The time Jared royally betrayed Jeff in terrifying fashion.

Ever find yourself thinking about the deeper questions a movie poses long after the credits roll, or caught in a conversation about the moral universe of your favorite TV series? That’s the space where The Pop Culture Coram Deo Podcast! lives. We don’t just review the latest releases; we sit with them, peeling back the layers of story, character, and visual language to see what they might reveal about truth, beauty, and the human condition. The phrase "coram Deo" means "before the face of God," and that’s the lens through which we examine everything from blockbuster franchises to hidden indie gems. Each episode is a thoughtful dialogue, a deep dive into the art we consume, asking how these narratives reflect, distort, or yearn for a greater story. You’ll hear us grapple with the themes and craftsmanship of television and film, not with easy answers, but with curiosity and a desire to understand. This podcast is for anyone who loves pop culture but also feels that itch to look beyond the surface, to find meaning in the midst of entertainment. Join us for conversations that are as engaging and substantive as the art they discuss.
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