The Big Picture: TMNT2, Pride, Prejudice and Zombies and Queen of the Desert - Russ Matthews on the 63rd episode

The Big Picture: TMNT2, Pride, Prejudice and Zombies and Queen of the Desert - Russ Matthews on the 63rd episode

Here is the latest Podcast on Hope 103.2

City Bible Forum and Russelling Reviews own Russ Matthews had the privilege of joining Ben McEachen for the week.

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What is on this episode of the Big Picture?

This week on The Big Picture Russell Matthews joins Ben for a second show whilst Mark promises “I’m nearly finished writing” from his desert island retreat.

Ben discusses the success of ABC’s Behind The News, a program that has been making current affairs understandable for kids in schools for 45 years. Russ looks at the mashup of Jane Austen’s 1813 classic with undead fiction in the DVD release of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies and special guest fanboy Trav Cook discusses his love of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in Press Record. 

Nicole Kidman’s chronicle of Gertrude Bell’s life Queen of the Desert is unpacked in Now Showing and Mark brings us his favourite films about writers and their angst in Top 5.

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What is The Big Picture?

The Big Picture is a Christian insight into the galaxy of film, television and popular culture. Magazine editor Ben McEachen and scriptwriter Mark Hadley want to talk to whoever will listen about what we watch and consume - from the perspective of Christian truth, beliefs and teachings.

Their aim is simple: to help people live wholeheartedly for Jesus, in all areas of their lives. Including, you know, the latest TV series you are binging on. Because no matter what you are viewing and what messages it broadcasts, "the big picture" remains the same - God is the director of the universe; His Son Jesus is Lord over all; and the meaning of life is anchored in the generous, saving grace he offers to us all.

 Mark Hadley has been writing professionally for more than 20 years. He has been a journalist for most of that time, employed by a range of prominent radio, television and web publications including the ABC. He also has scripted and produced television series and documentaries all over the world for the Seven, Nine and Ten Networks, as well as prominent Christian organisations. In addition, Mark has been reviewing films, television.

Ben McEachen is a professional film reviewer. Seriously. That's a real, paying job. And he's even been at it for more than a decade. Yowzer. He has been editor at Empire magazine, film editor at The Advertiser, lead critic for several News Ltd Sunday papers and a regular fixture on 2GB, ABC and Showtime. Ben also contributes Christian-flavoured film reviews to Eternity newspaper, Hope 103.2 FM, War Cry and Insights magazines. 

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