Where Faith & Film Meet

Reel Dialogue is a creative dialogue between the Christian faith and entertainment culture.

We provide film reviews, downloadable discussion guides, resources and events.

Let’s get the dialogue started on film. Send us your comments on the latest films and shows. Come back to this page to find the details on upcoming national film events, too…. See you at the movies!

~ Russ Matthews, Reel Dialogue

About Reel Dialogue

Latest Film Reviews

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Hoppers
Animals, Animation, Conservation, Grief and trauma, Pixar

When you gotta eat, eat.
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One Battle After Another
Action, Family, Politics

The Revolution will be cinematised
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Anemone
Brothers, Foregiveness, Ireland

Daniel Day- Lewis is back
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Project Hail Mary
Friendship, Saviour, Science Fiction, Space

Amaze, Amaze, Amaze
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Cold Storage
Aliens, Comedy, Horror, Zombies

Some things should be locked away and never allowed to escape
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I Swear
Biographical, Caring for others, Disabilities, Family

More than the tics
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War Machine
Action, Aliens, Brotherhood, Brothers, Military, War

Action, Aliens and Alan Ritchson... oh yeah
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GOAT
Action, Animals, Animation, Sport, Teamwork

Slam dunk for families this season

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Midwinter Break
Aging, Marriage, Regret

Is life worth living in any season?

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The Bride!
Classic Literature, Creation, Loneliness, Monsters

Is there someone made for everyone?

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How to Make a Killing
Business, Caring for others, Dark COmedy, Family, Jealosy, Legacy, Morality
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Solo Mio
Friendship, Italy, Marriage, Romantic relationships and Marriage

Can you find love after being left at the alter... in Rome?

God in 60 Seconds

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Do You Guys Ever Think About Dying?
Andrew Laird

Existential Barbie thoughts

Letters From Home
Sharon Cooper

Jesus' way of making you feel a taste of home

Can Hospitality Save Lives?
Russ Matthews

Serving your fellow human beings by showing God's love

Are We Really at the Centre of the Universe?
Robert Martin

The Earth is not made for us, but for someone else.

The Leader Who Washes Feet
Sharon Cooper

Can you imagine your boss cleaning the bathroom?

Longing for Eternity
Sharon Cooper

We want the good times to last

God and The Poor
Robert Martin

Can prosperity cause atheism?

Today Years Old
Andrew Laird

Do you sometimes think you're too old to change?

How Aussie is the Sydney Opera House, Mate?
Sam Chan

Taking credit for something that we didn't do

Limits are a Good Thing
Sharon Cooper

How many screens is too many?

What is the Taylor Swift Effect?
Sam Chan

How does it compare to the Jesus Effect?

Wanting To Be The Creator
Russ Matthews

Is there a God?

Featured Resources

Reel Theology – Dr Kutter Callaway – Film & Faith interview

Interview with Ben Kwok - ACC - Marsden Park

Russ Matthews

Dr Kutter Callaway (Brehm Center) discusses the impact of film and faith

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Discussion Guide – Leader’s Guide

Your guide to preparing and facilitating group discussions

Russ Matthews

Learn to coordinate, facilitate and review in preparation for your discussion group. You can also share these roles with other group members.

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Discussion Guide – Friendship

Begin a Reel Dialogue

Russ Matthews

Learn to coordinate, facilitate and review in preparation for your discussion group. You can also share these roles with other group members.

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Events

The events section below includes all current public forums, events, gatherings and networks happening in your locality.

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Books

Discover books that deepen your conversations about life, culture and faith.

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