Cinema Verbi
Unleash the GospelDiscover 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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 21 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityFilm ReviewsChristianityTV & Film | |||
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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 el... more
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 refle... more
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 so... more
In this episode of Cinema Verbi, Fr. Brian and Fr. Matt review Wake Up, Dead Man (2025), the latest film in the Knives Out murder mystery series. With two main characters who are Catholic priests and taking place primarily in a Catholic church, the f... more
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I love this podcast because it helps me understand that priests like movies too and they have interests outside of the religious profession. It feels like people who want to be my friend explain theology through a lens that many people love. I wonder if Fr. Matt and Fr. Brian would ever review books or other art forms, too. ESpecially the book “Where’s Waldo” by Martin Hanford because I think it might be the most genius book there is other than the Bible. This is because we have to find Waldo... more
Apple Podcasts5LupeFrancisco16
United Statesa month ago - Wake up dead man
Excellent program. Movie that shows the positive life of a priest. I will recommend it to others
( including our son who is a priest).
Apple Podcasts5BK-seniorUnited States4 months ago - Lights, Camera, Awesome!
This is the Podcast I never knew I needed!
In an authentic, accessible, and approachable way Fr. Brian and Fr. Matt shine light on supernatural realities and truths present in the temporal and secular realm of cinema. Engaging, enjoyable, and insightful start to finish!
Apple Podcasts5JPay12United States2 years ago - The show
Looking forward to this podcast. Love to hear the deeper meanings of movies. U always tune in to movies and their deeper meaning
Apple Podcasts1mabworleyUnited States2 years ago
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Two Catholic priests from the Archdiocese of Detroit discuss popular films through a faith-informed lens, highlighting seeds of theology, virtue, and grace in contemporary cinema. Episodes blend film analysis with spiritual reflection, drawing connections to Catholic themes, sacramental meaning, and personal anecdotes from priestly life. The show tends to mix thoughtful, theologically grounded dialogue with light banter and occasional live-event elements, making it approachable for both faith communities and general movie fans seeking meaningful takeaways from pop culture. Notably, the format often centers on moral questions, human relationships, and redemptive arcs framed by Christian worldview, with recurring emphasis on friendship, forgi... more
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