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News: The Oscars Movies/TV: Reviews of ‘The Founder’ and ‘Pandemic’ on Netflix Peculiar Bunch: Fr. Roderick and videogames. Books: Review of ‘Amazing Fantastic Incredible: A Marvelous Memoir’ – Stan Lee. Scifi: Review of Arthur C. Clarke – Childhood’s End Tech: how podcasts and the Fear of Missing Out keep me from sleeping Subscribe to theContinue reading "Stan Lee, McDonalds, Pandemic and Childhood’s End" The post Stan Lee, McDonalds, Pandemic and Childhood’s End appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Disney Town Hall, translating Scotland, Messiah S01, Stories about Steve Jobs, Winter Soldier WandaVision and Loki on Disney Plus and the Oculus Quest. The post Disney Town Hall, Messiah Season 1 and the Oculus Quest appeared first on Father Roderick.

News: Speaking at Disney's Town Hall meeting Movies/TV: My reaction to ST Picard. Worth a subscription to Prime or CBS All access? Peculiar Bunch: the retreat - how I've changed Books: Review: the Ride of a Lifetime by Bob Iger Scifi: We need to talk about the Obi-Wan series being put on hold Tech: Why I decided to get an Oculus Quest The post Star Trek Picard; Obi-Wan series on hold and the Oculus Quest appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode, I review the Netflix series ‘The Witcher’, I discuss the controversy about cardinal Sarah’s book about celibacy and I tell you how I manage to read one book per week for the rest of the year! Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play. Follow Father Roderick onContinue reading "The Witcher, The celibacy book controversy, how to read one book per week" The post The Witcher, The celibacy book controversy, how to read one book per week appeared first on Father Roderick.

Mentioned in this episode: From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars) Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter. This show is brought to you free of advertisements thanks to my patrons. Help me to continue to bring you these shows byContinue reading "The Irishman, Church closure, R5-D4, YouTube and Podcasting Plans for 2020" The post The Irishman, Church closure, R5-D4, YouTube and Podcasting Plans for 2020 appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my weekly podcast, I talk about the Saint Nicholas tradition in the Netherlands, I review the new Plex TV content, I review a book about successful aging and I share my experience of installing a new 4K TV as my main PC monitor. The post Plex Television review, Successful Aging, Saint Nicolas and setting up a 4K TV appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Documentary making; Reviewing The Mandalorian; Living with yourself (Netflix); Our Planet Behind the Scenes (Netflix). Plus, My Advent resolutions regarding work/life balance and much more! The post Living With Yourself, Our Planet, Advent resolutions, Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: trying to clear the way to Christmas; reviewing The Imagineering Story and film preservation; winter Feasts for the poor; the Hero's Journey in The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell (1949); Google's Stadia; Half-Life sequel in VR announced by Valve; Half-Life: Alyx. Plus, new filming equipment in 2020: looking for a gimbal, better microphones and a drone. The post The Imagineering Story; Winter Feasts and the poor; Half-Life: Alyx appeared first on Father Roderick.

News: recording a Late Night show... Movies/TV: Disney+ new shows; The Good Place; for all Mankind; Outlander Peculiar Bunch: private revelations in the Catholic Church. Read this article by Jimmy Akin: Nine Things You Need to Know About 'Maria Divine Mercy' Books: Revenge of the Sith novelization, The world according to Star Wars by CASS R. SUNSTEIN Scifi/fantasy: Apple's AR glasses roadmap and TV production on a cellphone. The post Disney+: Christmas Morning in November! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this show: For all Mankind on Apple TV+ early review; Faith and Science; Yes Please by Amy Poehler; Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray; Fantastic Beasts III; Joker vs. Star Wars; Google buys Fitbit. The post Joker vs. Star Wars, For All Mankind, Faith & Science, Fantastic Beasts III and Google buys Fitbit appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Back from Scotland and Rome; my 'Joker' review; Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls Day; Becoming Superman by Michael Straczynski (ongoing review); Game of Thrones showrunners exit Star Wars project; Vlogging mishap with the Zenfone 6. The post All Hallows & Saints, my ‘Joker’ review, vlogging mishap, Star Wars in trouble? appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: why I'm traveling to Scotland and Rome; reviews: Raising Dion (Netflix), Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 1; gratitude and social media; J. Michael Straczynski's 'Becoming Superman' first impressions; what do we know about the Amazon Prime series about Middle-earth's Second Age? My dream projects for next year. The post Second Age Tales, Raising Dion, Becoming Superman, Gratitude, Dream Projects appeared first on Father Roderick.

George Lucas felt betrayed by Disney because they didn't use his story treatments for the Star Wars sequels. But does that mean we'll never see these stories again? Hold my blue milk. Maybe Disney has something in store... Also in this episode: the Amazon synod and married priests; Picard, Star Trek: Discovery and utopian futures, John Scalzi's Old Man's War; a petition to bring back the Ewoks to Disney+; the Elgato Stream Deck. The post George Lucas’ Sequel Treatments, Picard & Discovery, the Amazon Synod, Old Man’s War and Ewoks appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Spider-man stays in the MCU; The death of Aron Eisenberg; Watching season 4 of Deep Space 9; Sam Esmail's Battlestar Galactica NOT a reboot; The Rosary and the role of the Virgin Mary; Book review: Louis Theroux - Getting Theroux This; Kevin Feige makes a Star Wars movie and Oculus Connect puts all cards on the Oculus Quest. The post Spider-man stays! appeared first on Father Roderick.

First impressions after one week of Disney+, a review of the movies Geostorm and Novitiate, the real Lord of the Flies, Easter Island, Storm Area 51 and Apple’s iPhone 11 presentation. Subscribe to the podcast feed via RSS | iTunes | Google Play. Follow Trideo on YouTube | Facebook | Twitter. This show is broughtContinue reading "Star Wars on Disney+, Religious Vows, Area 51, Easter Island and the iPhone 11" The post Star Wars on Disney+, Religious Vows, Area 51, Easter Island and the iPhone 11 appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this show: the importance of Stranger Things for Netflix, a review of The Invention of Lying (2009), Pope Francis about Therese of Lisieux, how to stay peaceful in a polarized (online) world? Rebel Rising by Beth Revis, VR Nausea and YouTube Highlights for creators. The post The Future of Stranger Things, Therese of Lisieux, the BTTF Test and VR Nausea appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Finishing LEGO Millennium Falcon; The Dark Crystal first impressions; reviewing Dora and the Lost City of Gold. Also, answering viewers' questions; Leia, Princess of Alderaan by Claudia Gray; Another Life final assessment and Skyrim VR. The post The Dark Crystal appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Avatar - The Last Airbender on blu-ray; D23 news with new Star Wars trailers; Windows 10 woes. Plus, can priests watch horror movies? The post The Rise of Skywalker appeared first on Father Roderick.

A retrospective review of Ghostbusters, addiction, celibacy, Jedi religion and other questions from the Millennium Falcon hangar, a review of Wil Wheaton's book 'The Happiest Days of our Lives', Disney+ is announced for Canada, the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand, virtual dolphins can help with chronic pain relief, Nature Treks and Real VR fishing for the Oculus Go. The post Ghostbusters, Jedi Celibacy, Disney+ news and Virtual Dolphins appeared first on Father Roderick.

I review the Netflix TV series 'Another Life' and talk about the virtue of Hope in 'The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance'. This and more in this week's episode! The post Virtues and The Dark Crystal, Another Life, Stranger Things, Lego and Ireland in VR appeared first on Father Roderick.

Fr. Roderick is back from his vacation in Ireland and analyzes the new trailer for Star Trek: Picard. Other topics in this episode: how to react to the recent mass shootings that shocked the US and to other, more hidden violence in the world, a review of a book about the making of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit movies, Lego Ninjago, The Great Hack, The Dark Crystal and more Zenfone/Android experiences. The post Engage! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: reviews of Detective Pikachu and Lego Ninjago animated series; caterpillars, spiders and the Pope; Storytel vs. Audible; switching from iPhone 6 Plus to the Asus Zenfone 6 and much more! The post Why Detective Pikachu disappoints; caterpillars and the Pope; Asus Zenfone 6 review appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: a review of the Apollo 11 documentary and Stranger Things 2. Also, an answer to the question 'Who needs a purpose for life? Isn't it enough to return to the energy in the universe? Plus, Lego Tower and Wizards Unite first experiences and what is up with Jony Ives leaving Apple? The post Apollo 11 and the Purpose of Life appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: a review of Stranger Things Season 2 and of the new Men in Black movie, we talk about the commandment 'honor your father and your mother', how to keep reading regularly when you have so many other things to do, commenting on recent Star Wars rumors. The post Men in Black International appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of my weekly podcast, I talk about the rumored return of Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan, I review the HBO series 'Chernobyl', we talk about the history of celibacy, the Star Trek Logo on Mars, the book The Great Hunt by Robert Jordan, Jim Gaffigan's book 'Food: a Love Story', streaming tech and the Beyerdynamic MMX 300. The post The return of Obi-Wan? appeared first on Father Roderick.

I talk about my upcoming trip to Rome and about long distance walking; I review The Dark Tower movie, John Wick and the Netflix anime Flavors of Youth; I explain Pentecost and talk about Blaise Pascal; a quick book update about Percy Jackson; my thoughts and impressions after the opening of Galaxy's Edge, the disappointing news of WWDC (for me personally). The post Galaxy’s Edge, Pentecost, WWDC 2019 and Flavours of Youth appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: worries about parents; successors to Game of Thrones; the Anointment of the Sick; Star Wars: Solo II campaign. The post #MakeSolo2Happen appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: reviewing Aladdin; the Peculiar Bunch on the Seal of Confession; the art of speed-reading; Annie Leibovitz's Vanity Fair Star Wars shoot and the Asus Zenfone 6 phone. The post Aladdin appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: reviewing Baby Driver and Searching; Mary and Martha; reading Wheel of Time; traveling to the Moon; Google Podcast available on iOS. The post Marthas and Marys appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: M50; Hogwarts Castle; Lego movie 2 and Bandersnatch. Also: Harry Potter from a Catholic perspective and a review of Star Trek: Discovery's season 2. The post Discoveries appeared first on Father Roderick.

Here are my spoiler-free first impressions of the movie 'Avengers Endgame'. The post My Avengers: Endgame SPOILER-FREE review! appeared first on Father Roderick.

Father Roderick shares his thoughts and his feelings after the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. The post The Notre Dame Fire in Paris appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: The DJI Osmo Pocket is a great little device with some (fixable) downsides. The post Vlogging with the DJI Osmo Pocket appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Google announced 'Stadia', the future of gaming? I see some advantages, but also some aspects that worry me. The post My thoughts on Google Stadia appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: It may be time for some springtime changes in the way I approach my podcasts and my YouTube channel. Let me know what you think! The post My biggest podcasting dilemma appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Why I'm an 'evil' priest (according to some). And why they may be right! The post Why I’m an ‘evil’ priest (according to some) appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Rødecaster Pro first impressions; Captain Marvel review; Leaving Neverland; a plastic-free Lent; LEGO movie maker and Amazon's LOTR series is set during the Second Age. The post Captain Marvel appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: The end of the busiest three months ever; Carnival; Star Wars Celebration; Lost in Space; Transcendence; Spielberg's Netflix criticism. Also: Lent; In the Closet of the Vatican's weak ending. Picard series character breakdown. The post Make it so! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: looking back at the Vatican summit; reviews of Umbrella Academy (Netflix) and Alita: Battle Angel. Also, Prime has started marketing for their Middle-earth series with a cool map; more thoughts on the Vatican summit; and a first impression of Sodoma: Inside the Closet of the Vatican* after reading 30% of the book. The post Angels and umbrellas appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Mom is back home, Vatican hosts conference addressing abuse by clerics; Oscar Isaac about Star Wars Episode IX; The Expanse season 2; The Net with Sandra Bullock; Russian Doll. Also, Superhero feedback by Luis Escobar; LEGO as a spiritual Exercise; Timothy Zahn's Quadrail series and the end of Opportunity's mission on Mars. The post Thomas Aquinas, LEGO and Superheroes appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Mom in the hospital; doing the first live-stream for my Dutch TV show in a real studio. Also, a review of Paddington; re-watching The Last Jedi and finding new tidbits; reading progress in The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien and much more. The post Valentine’s Love appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: Aquaman; Discovery; Nightflyers by George RR Martin; George Lucas didn’t plan on Leia being Luke's sister; Sacramentals and Yeelight smart lights. The post Aquaman, Star Trek Discovery and sacramentals appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: recuperating after launching a new Dutch channel; looking forward to the Tolkien biopic; religion in Star Trek Discovery and a review of the movie Roma. Plus, Candlemas explained.  The post Candlemas appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: winter has arrived in The Netherlands and other parts of the world; the Star Wars fan-film Vader: Shards of the Past controversy; the teaser trailer for a sequel to the original Ghostbuster movies; discovering new layers in the Cana bible story and a first impression of Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn. The post More ghost-busting? Count me in! appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode: tough weeks are finally over; Spider-man Far From Home; Throw-away culture and consumerism vs. simplicity and the true cost of things; A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George RR Martin and the Silmarillion (audio-book); Google Home/Alexa Custom Hot-word hack; streaming with Ecamm. The post Spider-man Far From Home appeared first on Father Roderick.

In this episode of Father Roderick: The Christmas Break that wasn't; Mary Poppins Returns; Bohemian Rhapsody; Spiderman - Into The Spiderverse; The Americans; Mortal Engines. Also, Italian children's gift-giving witch explained; Ultima Thule and hacking Alexa. The post Practically perfect in every way appeared first on Father Roderick.