Episode Synopsis "SE2 EP6: Who Can Know the Mind of God: Calamity and Hope at the Heart of First Reformed"

In this episode our hosts discuss one of Josiah's favorite films from the 2010s: First Reformed. Is this Ethan Hawke's best performance? Is Paul Schrader criminally underrated? What is going on with all of the floating and the swirling in this film? Grab your favorite drink, kick off your Thursday Boots, and join Jonathan and Josiah as they examine this beautiful and austere film. Who knew climate change could be so engaging?

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