Joe George
Author
Joe George is a pop culture writer whose work has appeared at Den of Geek, Think Christian, The Progressive Magazine, and elsewhere. His book The Superpowers and the Glory: A Viewer’s Guide to the Theology of Superhero Movies was published by Cascade Books in 2023. He can be found at @joewriteswords on all socials or at joewriteswords.com.
Favorite Director(s):
David Lynch, Sam Raimi, The Coens
Guilty Pleasure Movie:
I don't really believe in guilty pleasures, but the "bad" movie that makes me most happy is Miami Connection.
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Oct. 25, 2024
Superhero Movies, Examining Pop-Culture, & the History of Police in Film (Interview w/ Joe George)
Joe George is a writer for several publications including Den of Geek and Think Christian, but he also wrote a book exploring superhero movies through a theological lens: The Superpowers and the Glory. This week we discuss his process for writing about pop-culture, his interest in superheroes and what he does with his book, why superhero films have become a staple in our culture, and an upcoming project he has in the works concerning the history of police in film. We might even tell you which su...
Guest: Joe George
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Oct. 18, 2024
Schindler's List (w/ Joe George)
Schindler’s List is almost undeniably Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece, the pinnacle of his career, and releasing just 6 months after the record breaking Jurassic Park. However, it didn’t come without its struggles on an emotionally charged set or its controversy over its depiction of the Holocaust. We talk about all of this, the phenomenal acting, its beauty, and the ethics of it all in this episode. https://www.establishingshotpod.com/ Feedback: Email us at establishingshotpod@gmail.com Leave a ...
Guest: Joe George