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Three Latter-day Saints share their thoughts about Heretic, a 2024 horror film about two sister missionaries and their terrifying encounter with a psychopath. Jasmin Rappleye of Scripture Central joins us to unpack whether the film is anti-religious or strangely pro-faith, as well as the accuracies and inaccuracies of its Mormon characters.
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/heretic
Audio mastering by Liz Busby
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Today's episode is a crossover with the folklore podcast Angels and Seerstones to discuss legends of Spencer W. Kimball having inspired Yoda and the general relationship between Star Wars and Mormons. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out more of their podcast!
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com//post/starwarsfolklore
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Join us as we dive into Pixar's Inside Out 2, discussing the new emotions, Riley's evolving sense of self, and how the movie aligns with and challenges LDS perspectives on agency and personal growth. Guests CD Cunningham and Lauren Cassidy help us analyze this summer's hit family movie.
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/insideout2
Audio mastering by Carl Cranney
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This movie is one of Carl's favorites, but Liz had never seen it. Join us for our first in-person recording as we dive deep into the iconic film 2001: A Space Odyssey, exploring its themes and symbolism through the perspective of Latter-day Saint theology and appreciating its impact on sci-fi storytelling.
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The prophesied Dune episode has arrived! Along for the ride across the sands of Arrakis are Ivan Wolfe and Michael Haycock. Our intrepid panel dissects the film's themes—from the perils of messiah complexes and the seductive power of politics to the manipulation mastery of the Bene Gesserit and the very nature of prophecy itself. We also look at how the book adapts the complexities of the original novel's twisting plots within plots. The spice must flow!
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/dune12
00:00 Introducing the Panel
01:37 Best Books
10:13 Main Discussion of Dune
21:33 The Dangers of Messiahs
31:36 The Unbelievability of Long-Term Conspiracies
35:23 Religious Fundamentalism and Its Causes
40:03 Navigating Prophecy, Signs, and Destiny
47:23 Ratings Segment
56:34 Final Thoughts
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After two seasons of being snuck into almost every episode, CS Lewis finally takes center stage as we discuss the 2021 film The Most Reluctant Convert. Find out what we enjoyed about Lewis's conversion story and how his arguments connect to a Latter-day Saint worldview.
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Audio mastering by Liz Busby
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Do Latter-day Saints have a particular affinity for Pride and Prejudice? Maybe so, maybe not, but we're on the case to find out! Guest Katherine Cowley, author of The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet, joins us in discussing various imaginative adaptations of Pride and Prejudice. From Pakistan to spy dramas to crossovers with Mormon culture, explore the diverse and captivating spins on this Jane Austen classic. Discover why this story keeps pulling us in time after time.
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/prideandprejudice
Audio mastering by Carl Cranney & Liz Busby
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We delve into the Pixar SparkShort "Self," exploring themes of self-acceptance and identity through a wooden doll's journey in a world of metallic dolls. Discover how this thought-provoking short might be reinterpreted to challenge notions of expressive individualism, as well as insights into deeper meaning of self-discovery and acceptance.
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/shortself
Audio mastering by Liz Busby
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Grab your hats and archeology tools; it's time to go on an adventure! Guests Matt Bowman and Megan Harris help us unpack the intriguing LDS undertones in the Indiana Jones saga, discuss the clash of science and theology within the series, and evaluate the symbolism behind the famous relics. Don't miss out on these captivating insights – it may permanently alter your view of this iconic series!
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/indianajones
Audio mastering by Carl Cranney
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Our first shorter-form episode explores a documentary about missionary work in the evangelical world, The Mission, available on Disney+. What ethical considerations do we need to make when doing missionary work across cultural lines?
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/themission
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Dive into the realm where spiritual introspection meets lighthearted animation. Join Liz Busby, Carl Cranney, and our guest Christian Swenson as we decode the deep religious symbolism in The Nightmare Before Christmas. This isn't just about Jack Skellington's shenanigans--we're unearthing the profound spiritual lessons wrapped in this Halloween-Christmas mashup. We're exploring how this seemingly chaotic takeover reflects our struggle and ultimate reconciliation with faith and divine grace. Buckle up for an unconventional look at faith through the lens of this stop motion holiday mashup! Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/nightmarebeforechristmasVideo editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl CranneyAssociate Links: Links to products may be associate links, which means a small part of your purchase goes to Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree. We appreciate your support.
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Ever wonder how AI is shaping the world around us? Join us on our latest episode as we delve into the societal and ethical implications of AI with guests Nathaniel Givens and Jeffrey Thayne. We discuss the representation of AI in popular culture, how it has evolved over time, the potential dangers of AI, and the importance of human discernment and connection in an increasingly digital world. P.S. Stick around until the end for our AI co-host!Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/ai-in-the-movies
Video editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl Cranney
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Who knew that high fashion could teach us how to treat each other? Kjerste Christensen joins us to chat about the charming movie Mrs Harris Goes to Paris. We discuss the lack of a traditional happy ending, the final judgement, French philosophy, and the quiet impact of those who daily do their duty.
Apologies about the video and audio difficulties on this episode. We had a bit of internet trouble, but the final product is still very listenable!
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/mrsharris
Video editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl Cranney
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Jeffrey Thayne and Mike Barnhill join our intrepid crew for this episode. Our continuing mission? To dissect the moral universe of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and ask again why Mormons love Star Trek so much. Klingon boy bands, war criminals, time travel, and more!
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/strangenewworldss2
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Hi Barbie! It's time for our discussion of all things pink and all things ... Ken? Meagan Kohler and Suzanne Tanner join us to talk about feminism and the feminine, matriarchy and patriarchy, and individualism versus relationships.
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/barbie
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Who would have thought a biopic adaptation of a 1000-page tome would become a summer blockbuster? Author Daniela A. Mera and returning guest Conor Hilton join us for a discussion of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. How did we as Latter-day Saints wrestle with the film's ambiguous messages about the development of the atomic bomb as well as the portrayal of sexual infidelity? We think about the meaning of truly seeking for truth in difficult historical facts and a film with a messy message.
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/oppenheimer
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We're back from our summer break. Here's what we've been watching this summer and what we're planning to talk about in the second half of this season.
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Can the message of a work triumph over poor artistic execution and a lack of understanding of genre? Jim Bennett and Joseph Addington join us to discuss this less-than-successful film version of the classic musical, which is itself an adaptation of Victor Hugo's classic work. Jim tells us about the pull this musical has on the Utah theater community and Joseph shares his love of the novel's classic spiritual journey. In the end, we find a few things to love about the film version in spite of its much criticized live singing style.Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/lesmisVideo editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Carl CranneyAssociate Links: Links to products may be associate links, which means a small part of your purchase goes to Pop Culture on the Apricot Tree. We appreciate your support.
00:00:00 Intro00:01:59 Best Books00:10:34 Main Discussion00:11:15 Les Mis in Utah Theater00:13:49 The Book was Better00:20:30 Failure as a Movie Musical00:33:04 A Digression About Schmigadoon00:36:30 Solutions to Poverty in Les Mis00:44:33 Justice and Mercy00:50:14 The Thenadiers and the Villain Problem00:53:49 Our Ratings01:05:19 Wrap Up & Summer Break
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Join us as we delve into season three of Disney's The Mandalorian and Din Djarin's quest to be redeemed from his apostacy. Jacob Hess and Jared Esselman join us to discuss the latest and most religious season of the Star Wars spin-off show. We start with the overall unsatisfying religious arc of Star Wars up to this point and how this season turned that around by using a Jewish template for the Mandalorian culture. The show is a great example of how members of the same religious tradition with different practices and beliefs can get along. And Jared shares with us the story of his excommunication and rebaptism into the church and how Din Djarin's journey paralleled his experience.
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/mandalorian
00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:34 Best Books
00:09:37 Main Discussion
00:10:18 Religion in the Star Wars Universe
00:20:43 Mandalorian Sects & Religious Tolerance
00:29:18 Bo-Katan and the Return
00:35:47 Excommunication as a Journey of Growth
00:47:28 Positive Masculinity
00:49:02 Can Satan Be Redeemed?
00:50:11 Institutions and Boundary Maintenance
00:53:01 A Few Artistic Points
00:56:48 Our RatingsVideo editing by Liz Busby; Audio mastering by Liz Busby
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Join us as we dive into Bluey, the super popular children's television show from Australia. Bluey superfan Cassandra Hedelius explains why she loves this show's realistic portrayal of the special brand of humor that comes with raising kids. And BYU-Idaho education professor Ben Pacini tells us how he uses the show to teach his students about educational psychology. We talk about the positive and negative aspects of the educational and parenting philosophies inherent in the show. Finally, we ask the question everyone is asking: does Bandit make us all look like bad parents?
Show Notes: https://www.popcultureapricottree.com/post/bluey
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