Episode Thirty Four
Our hosts dive deep into this 1999 cult classic, examining how it blends Catholic doctrine with elements of Greek mythology and Jewish mysticism to create a uniquely irreverent yet thoughtful commentary on faith. Is there hints of romance sprinkled into this film?
Twenty-plus years later, some aspects haven’t aged well, but the film’s willingness to question religious authority while respecting personal faith still resonates. Our hosts debate whether the movie holds up, with opinions ranging from “five stars, would watch again” to “not as impressive as I remembered.” We also unpack the fascinating production stories, including how Kevin Smith famously joined Catholic protesters demonstrating against his own film.
Whether you’re revisiting this controversial classic or hearing about it for the first time, our conversation highlights why “Dogma” remains a significant cultural touchstone.
Dogma by Kevin Smith
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Our Thoughts
Our Thoughts on the book.
“I think there are probably a handful of things that didn’t age well, but that tracks for the 90s, right, and I was thoroughly entertained re-watching this movie.”
“I like the idea of the, the journey like even though, like I don’t think we got to see anything truly groundbreaking “
“it wasn’t as funny as I remembered, it wasn’t as edgy as I remembered. I wasn’t impressed with the acting”
“This is probably Kevin Smith’s best movie. I Think, overall, this movie had everything going right for it.”
