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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Jean Valjean
Classic Literature, French, Redemption, Saviour

One of the most redemptive and expressive show of Christ's love in cinema
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Animation, Brothers, Fatherhood, Parenting, Video Game

Hehe… I'm sorry about that, that's the old Bowser talking...

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The Drama
Dark COmedy, Forgiveness, Marriage, Romantic relationships and Marriage

What you see on the surface is not what you get in the end
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Alphabet Lane
Friendship, Loneliness, Mental health, Romantic relationships and Marriage
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The Conversation
Classic film, Espionage, Spy, Suspense

Reel Dialogue Classic
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A Private Life
Family, Jewish story, Murder Mystery, Psychology

Murder mystery or psychological drama?

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The Magic Far Away Tree
Family, Fantasy, Imagination, Magic

Enid Blyton's classic comes to magical life for families this season
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Father Mother Brother Sister
Art, Family, Fatherhood, Mother/Daughter

Can you toast with tea?

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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

God in 60 Seconds

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Beauty of the Beast
Russ Matthews

The beast is made beautiful

Just In Case
Andrew Laird

Do you have books like that on your shelves?

Counting the Hairs on Your Head
Sharon Cooper

God invites us to trust in His all-knowingness

Don’t Settle for the Scraps
Andrew Laird

Life to the full

The Wonder of Skipping Stones
Russ Matthews

How differently will we live if we know God is in control?

Megatrends
Robert Martin

The future ain't what it used to be'

What’s so funny about Kim’s Convenience?
Sam Chan

Are you feeling estranged?

The Best is Yet to Come
Andrew Laird

What next in life?

Is Space Really the Final Frontier?
Sharon Cooper

The most life-changing frontier you can experience

Is there any evidence for an afterlife?
Robert Martin

Reason to believe it's true

Life Hacks Will Not Save You
Sharon Cooper

God understands what it means to be human

How Does Prayer Work?
Russ Matthews

Can we talk to 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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Balanced film conversations

Like going to the cinema? Here are 3 questions to consider as you munch your popcorn...

Russ Matthews

Many people might say these two things would be a contradiction in terms. If this is your fall back position, you might be missing the point and the potential impact that film has on our culture. The surprising aspect is that in this visual era, these two things can go hand in hand. Studying the Bible and enjoying a film. Crazy? Keep reading.

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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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