Forefront 360

Review: Christopher Nolan's "Tenet"

The Forefront team gathers to review Christopher Nolan's new film "Tenet" as well as reflect on Nolan's entire filmography. 

0:00 - introduction

3:15 - thoughts on the theatrical experience

14:23 - spoiler review of Tenet

44:42 - Nolan's filmography

Special: Ben Myers Breakout & Discussion

At Forefront Festival: Virtual, Dr. Benjamin Myers ran a breakout on "incarnational diction" in writing and poetry. In this special episode, listen to the audio from the breakout followed by a discussion by the Forefront Festival team.

Discussion: Should Christians Watch Tarantino Movies?

The Forefront team — along with special guest Chris Widmer — gathers to discuss the question "Should Christians watch Tarantino movies?" Along the way they consider what sorts of objectionable content are acceptable, whether Tarantino movies have a sense of justice, and to what extent morality is objective vs subjective...and of course, they rank their favorite Quentin Tarantino movies and sequences.

Arts Review: Adorning the Dark, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Prince

The Forefront team gathers for a new arts review.

• Nate reviews the book Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson
• Rich reviews the TV series Avatar: The Last Airbender
• Cody talks about the song The Cross by Prince (found on the Spiritual Songs playlist by Josh Garrels)

Arts Review: Turtledoves, The Discarded Image, Jonathan Ogden, Montell Fish, The Chosen, Virgil Wander

The Forefront team gathers to discuss the art they've been experiencing recently:

• Abbey on Turtledoves
• Sean on C.S. Lewis's The Discarded Image
• Zack on Jonathan Ogden
• Rich on Montell Fish
• Nate on The Chosen
• Cody on Leif Enger's Virgil Wander

Special: Forefront Festival: Virtual Preview

In this special episode, the Forefront team gives a preview of all the artists and sessions happening at Forefront Festival: Virtual. The event is Friday, August 7 at 7pm EDT.

 

Register here:

https://secure.givelively.org/event/forefront-festival-inc/summer-2020/forefront-festival-virtual

Interview: Joy Ike

Zack Osinski talks to singer/songwriter Joy Ike about how music became her vocation, work vs rest, how her faith journey led to a heart for the world, and how to be an artist during a pandemic.

Interview: Composer Delvyn Case

In this special interview episode, Zack Osinski talks to Delvyn Case. Del is a composer, conductor, performer, and educator who is committed to exploring the power of music to impact communities.

Learn more about Del: http://delvyn-case.squarespace.com

Register for Forefront Festival: Virtual today to gain access to special breakout session with Del.

Interview: Ted Kluck

Cody and Nate interview Ted Kluck. Ted teaches journalism at Union University in Jackson, TN. For the past fifteen years, he has been professionally writing articles, books, and screenplays. He's also the host of The Happy Rant podcast.

• 02:29 - Lightning Round questions
• 24:36 - Writing
• 40:59 - Movie Producing
• 48:25 - Christianity and the Arts

Interview: Grayson Quay

Rich and Cody talk to Grayson Quay about his two original poems published in New English Review, whether poetry should be more accessible, who their favorite poets are, and whether "Christian Art" should be a thing.