Author Archives: revkennydickson

About revkennydickson

I am a United Methodist minister and my professional passion is connecting issues of life and faith to film and other artforms. I am also interested in autism awareness and ministry and special needs. I am married to Michelle and have two children.

Faithspotting “The Banshees of Inisherin

Hosts Kenny and Mike discuss the latest film and likely Oscar nominee by Martin McDonaugh and starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. The Banshees of Inisherin, a period film set on an island off the coast of Ireland is a … Continue reading

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Faithspotting: “All Quiet on the Western Front”

Kenny and Mike open the 5th season of Faithspotting with a discussion of the film and faith issues spotted in the latest film adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque’s 1928 World War I novel All Quiet on the Western Front. Directed by … Continue reading

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Faithspotting “Funny Pages” and Film with Owen Kline

Catch part two of the wide-ranging Faithspotting interview filmmaker Owen Kline. Owen joined Faithspotting Hosts Kenny and Mike for an extended interview about his recent film, Funny Pages as well as filmmaking, and the place of story and faith. Follow … Continue reading

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Faithspotting “Funny Pages” and Coversation with Owen Kline, Part 1

Kenny and Mike had an extended, wide-ranging interview with Owen Kline, the writer/director of the 2022 A24 film Funny Pages. Kenny saw the film at the Cannes Film Festival where it was part of the Directors Fortnight, which typically spotlights … Continue reading

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Faithspotting “Better Call Saul”

Faithspotting hosts Kenny Dickson and Mike Hatch discuss the AMC series as well as Breaking Bad and spot faith elements presented throughout the Breaking Bad Universe. Follow link for the Podcast episode and faith notes. https://www.faithspotting.com/faithspotting-better-call-saul/

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Faithspotting “NOPE”

Nope is the newest film from writer / director Jordon Peele and re-teams Peele with star Daniel Kaluuya who starred in Peele’s breakout directorial film Get Out. The film co-stars Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, and Brandon Perea. Other … Continue reading

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Faithspotting “Don’t Make Me Go”

Kenny and Mike discuss the journey and coming of age film Don’t Make Me Go and spot faith elements in the Amazon Studios film currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Follow the link below to listen to the podcast and for … Continue reading

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Faithspotting Christ Figure Series: “Calvary”

Kenny and Mike conclude the Faithspotting Christ Figure Series with the 2014 film starring Brendan Gleeson and directed by John Michael McDonagh. Gleeson stars as Father James, a good priest who is threatened because he is a good priest, leaving … Continue reading

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Faithspotting Christ Figure Series “Little Miss Sunshine”

Listen to the second episode of the Christ Figure series as Kenny and Mike discuss the 2006 Academy Award winning film. Follow link for episode and faith notes. https://www.faithspotting.com/faithspotting-little-miss-sunshine/

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Faithspotting Christ Figures Series: “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”

The first in a 3-part series of the Faithspotting Podcast looking at Christ Figures in film. One flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) was the first film since 1934 to sweep the major Academy Awards and was based on the … Continue reading

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