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Discover what’s found between the silver screen and the sacred! Each month on Cinema Verbi, Fr. Matt Hood and Fr. Brian Meldrum, priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit, discuss a popular film and unpack the truth, goodness, and beauty found within it. Listen to find the seeds of God’s Word in the movies you love.
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- Oct 15, 202652 min
Cinema Verbi: Coyote vs. Acme: Sisyphus, Scripture, and Second Chances
In the twenty-fifth episode of Cinema Verbi, Father Brian and Father Matt briefly discuss Cinema Paradiso (1988) and The Weight (2026) before talking about the show's main topic: Coyote vs. Acme (2026). They were surprised that the film contained a surprisingly deep question underneath the Looney Tunes slapstick: What do we do when the chase never seems to end? Their conversation touches on the myth of Sisyphus, the story of Job, and the Book of Ecclesiastes.
- Sep 14, 202649 min
Cinema Verbi: Brand New Day
In this episode of Cinema Verbi, Fr. Matt and Fr. Brian discuss Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026), one of the biggest blockbusters of the year and one of the biggest franchises of all-time. They also talk about movie popcorn habits and other recent films they've seen, including Tony (2026) and The End of Oak Street (2026).
- Aug 17, 20261h 8m
An Epic Episode of Cinema Verbi
In this episode of Cinema Verbi, Fr. Brian and Fr. Matt discuss some of the movies they've seen recently, including "Pressure" (2026), "The Death of Robin Hood" (2026), and "Toy Story 5" (2026), before turning to "The Odyssey" (2026), Christopher Nolan's telling of Homer's epic. Beyond reviewing the film, they also touch on the Greek language, the many translations of Homer's works, and some of the Greek roots for our Chrisitan faith.
- Jul 15, 202651 min
Disclosure Day: Should There Be Tension Between Faith and Reason?
In the latest episode of Cinema Verbi, Fr. Matt and Fr. Brian discuss movies they've seen recently, including Diary of a Country Priest (1951) and Masters of the Universe (2026). In this month's featured film, Disclosure Day (2026), Steven Spielberg returns to films about extraterrrestrial life and asks questions about the relationship between faith and reason.
- Jun 23, 202652 min
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
In this episode, Fr. Brian and Fr. Matt talk about the big summer movies they're looking forward to seeing (and maybe reviewing on a future episode of Cinema Verbi?), what movies they've seen recently, and review the latest film in the Star Wars universe: The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026).
- May 13, 202652 min
Project Hail Mary (Full of Grace)
On the 20th episode of Cinema Verbi, Fr. Brian and Fr. Matt look back on their favorite moments, movies, and review Project Hail Mary (2026). Our hosts appreciate that the film, while not explicitly Catholic, has many positively-portrayed Catholic elements.
- Apr 7, 202647 min
Playing God in "Frankenstein"
In this episode of Cinema Verbi, Father Matt and Father Brian review Frankenstein (2025), directed by Guillermo del Toro. What begins as a discussion of the film's pacing and fidelity to Mary Shelley's original novel quickly turns into a deeper reflection on its rich theological and philosophical themes.
- Mar 10, 202647 min
Sentimental Value and What Really Matters
In this episode of Cinema Verbi, Father Brian and Fr. Matt review Sentimental Value (2025), a Norwegian film about family dynamics, generational trauma, and the healing of emotional wounds. They also look ahead to the Academy Awards, talking about some of the nominated films and actors.
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Discover what’s found between the silver screen and the sacred! Each month on Cinema Verbi, Fr. Matt Hood and Fr. Brian Meldrum, priests of the Archdiocese of Detroit, discuss a popular film and unpack the truth, goodness, and beauty found within it. Listen to find the seeds of God’s Word in the movies you love.
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