How The Chosen Gets Matthew and Nicodemus Fundamentally Wrong | Season 1 Episode 7 Review
https://youtu.be/ffT8ukEA52A The seventh episode of The Chosen is often viewed as the pinnacle of season one. It’s the episode that covers John 3:16, one of the most famous passages in the Bible. It is also the climax for multiple characters such as Nicodemus and Matthew. Episode seven is titled “Invitations.” As always in these reviews, […]
The Lost Daughter: The Feminist Mystique Deconstructed
In her directorial debut, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Lost Daughter has garnered three Oscar nominations while telling an intriguing, yet slow burning psychological drama based on the novel of the same name. Surprisingly, this movie plays well into discussions regarding feminism and offers a subtle, possibly unintended critique of the societally corrosive ideology at its core. […]
Jesus Grew Up in Egypt? | The Chosen Ep. 6 Indescribable Compassion Review
https://youtu.be/YVtoK2Y6wwA In the sixth episode of The Chosen, the directorial liberty taken with filling the gaps in the four gospels reaches new heights. However, the sixth episode titled, “Indescribable Compassion” fails to deliver anything close to what could be considered a compelling narrative. The episode is bookended by two miracles: Jesus healing a leper and […]
Possible Mariolatry, Definite Feminism The Chosen Ep. 5 The Wedding Gift Review
https://youtu.be/8zatMD40wnc In the fifth episode of the first season of The Chosen, we see further decline in the immersive experience of ancient Judea. The episode titled, “The Wedding Gift” centers around the Miracle at the wedding in Cana, where Jesus turns water into wine. In the episode we see some hints towards a strong Catholic […]
The False Teaching of The Chosen Ep. 4 The Rock On Which It Is Built
https://youtu.be/gR_rQovK39s The Chosen’s 4th episode, “The Rock On Which It Is Built” may be the worst episode yet, not from an entertainment standpoint but from a biblical standard for sure. After episode 3 which appears to be the high water mark of the series, depicting a noncanonical event in what I saw as a faithful […]
The Chosen Ep. 3 Jesus Loves The Little Children Review
https://youtu.be/6b7YNS_NCQ0 The third episode of The Chosen is where I have been assured that the show is good. And for what it’s worth the third episode easily surpasses the former two in quality and storytelling. The episode is called, “Jesus Loves The Little Children” and is aptly named. This episode stood out because it is […]
The Chosen Ep. 2 Shabbat Review
https://youtu.be/xURnlipavzM Evangelical Dark Web’s series review of The Chosen continues with episode 2, “Shabbat.” To read or what the review of episode 1, click here. Episode 2 picks up where episode 1 leaves off and inches the ball forward. In a 38 minute long episode minus credits and intro, not much happens. While episode 1 […]
The Chosen Ep . 1 I Have Called You By Name Review
https://youtu.be/WuoZxr4NiBM The Evangelical Dark Web is finally embarking on a review of The Chosen, a product of Angel Vision and the Mormon Church that has captivated so many, becoming the most successful crowdfunded show of all time. In this article/video will be a review of episode 1, “I Have Called You By Name.” With so […]
Fireproof Movie Review: The Quintessential Christian Movie
https://youtu.be/eK9tBX2TwmU The Kendrick Brothers were the face of Christian cinema for the better part of a decade. One of their most commercially successful films is Fireproof, a story of a firefighter fighting to save his marriage. Produced with a $500000 budget this film went on to gross $33 million at the box office before making […]
Enemies Within The Church Review
https://youtu.be/sliCJtZ4f1g Full disclosure, I have been a donor to Enemies Within The Church for the past two years, and am credited in the film for this effort. That being said, my ability to evaluate this long-awaited film is not impaired. Going into this film which I believed to be behind schedule, I was wondering whether […]