web02.fireside.fm Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:09:48 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Hey Everybody! It's Fr. Edward - Episodes Tagged with “Movie Interview” https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/tags/movie%20interview Mon, 20 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life. en-us episodic Inspiring Conversations about Faith, Film, and Life Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward Looney is a Catholic priest who loves having conversations with guests. They talk about new book releases, various topics related to faith and life, and occasionally he speaks with producers, directors, and actors from the film industry. He has podcasted since 2019, formerly as “How They Love Mary” and “Cup of St. Joe,” conducting over 300 interviews to date. The interview style podcasts from Fr. Edward continues now, as he begins each conversation greeting his audience with “Hey Everybody!” Tune in for inspiring conversations about faith, film, and life. no How They Love Mary, Fr. Edward Looney Podcast, Fr. Edward Looney fredwardlooney@gmail.com Episode 273: A Crash Course in Flannery O'Connor with Fr. Damian Ference https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/flanneryoconnor d5eaa684-9f73-49d9-be73-ccb2c409d5c3 Mon, 20 May 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor. 30:15 no Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor. Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/ Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net Fr. Damian Ference Interview about Flannery O'Connor, A conversation about Flannery O'Connor for Beginners, Learning to appreciate Flannery O'Connor, Give Flannery O'Connor a second chance Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor.

Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist

Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/

Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net

]]> Flannery O'Connor is an American writer known for her short stories. She also happens to be the subject of a new film "Wildcat" which is in theaters now, check local listings. Flannery O'Connor has been described as one of the greatest American writers, yet she is quite difficult to appreciate and understand. In this podcast episode, Fr. Damian Ference joins Fr. Edward Looney to share about his passion, love, and insights into the Hillbilly Thomist Flannery O'Connor.

Buy Fr. Damian's book: https://bookstore.wordonfire.org/products/understanding-the-hillbilly-thomist

Read his review of Wildcat: https://www.wordonfire.org/articles/capturing-a-misfit-a-review-of-wildcat/

Learn more about the movie: https://wildcat.oscilloscope.net

]]> Episode 267: Irena Gut's Daughter Reflects on Mother's Heroism with the Actress Who Portrays Irena in New Wrenching Film--Irena's Vow https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/irenasvow 0082568b-bc39-4b52-90d0-b5315d67bdfa Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Fr. Edward watches a lot of movies. He likes most of them. He loves only a few. Irena's Vow is one he loves. It was a powerful story. In this interview, Fr. Looney speaks with Irena's daughter, Jeannie Smith, about her impressions of her mother's story and with Sophie Nélisse who portrays her. Irena's Vow is in theaters on April 15 and 16 as a Fathom Event. If there is a movie you are going to fit into your schedule if the days and times are not convenient, make it Irena's Vow. 11:38 no Fr. Edward watches a lot of movies. He likes most of them. He loves only a few. Irena's Vow is one he loves. It was a powerful story. In this interview, Fr. Looney speaks with Irena's daughter, Jeannie Smith, about her impressions of her mother's story and with Sophie Nélisse who portrays her. Irena's Vow is in theaters on April 15 and 16 as a Fathom Event. If there is a movie you are going to fit into your schedule if the days and times are not convenient, make it Irena's Vow. https://www.fathomevents.com/events/irenas-vow/ Irena's Vow, Holocaust, Fr. Edward watches a lot of movies. He likes most of them. He loves only a few. Irena's Vow is one he loves. It was a powerful story. In this interview, Fr. Looney speaks with Irena's daughter, Jeannie Smith, about her impressions of her mother's story and with Sophie Nélisse who portrays her. Irena's Vow is in theaters on April 15 and 16 as a Fathom Event. If there is a movie you are going to fit into your schedule if the days and times are not convenient, make it Irena's Vow.

https://www.fathomevents.com/events/irenas-vow/

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https://www.fathomevents.com/events/irenas-vow/

]]> Episode 263: Discover or Rediscover The Story of Moses in the Latest Docudrama Streaming on Netflix March 27, 2024 with Kelly McPherson https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/mosesdocudrama 6fa2b58f-a2b6-45a8-90a1-5089a8303eef Tue, 26 Mar 2024 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Kelly McPherson is the producer of a new docudrama releasing on Netflix called "Testament: The Story of Moses." It releases on the steaming platform on March 27. The three episodes, recount the story of Moses from his birth, to him murdering an Egyptian, to the plagues, and leading the people into the Promised Land to receiving the Ten Commandments. As these stories are acted out, the expertise of scholars is peppered throughout to help a person better appreciate this biblical character. Go behind the scenes the docudrama series with Fr. Looney's interview with Kelly. 15:40 no Kelly McPherson is the producer of a new docudrama releasing on Netflix called "Testament: The Story of Moses." It releases on the steaming platform on March 27. The three episodes, recount the story of Moses from his birth, to him murdering an Egyptian, to the plagues, and leading the people into the Promised Land to receiving the Ten Commandments. As these stories are acted out, the expertise of scholars is peppered throughout to help a person better appreciate this biblical character. Go behind the scenes the docudrama series with Fr. Looney's interview with Kelly. Watch the show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81341795?clip=&trg=cp&vlang=pt Behind the scenes of Netflix's new docudrama about Moses, Moses show on Netflix, Why did Netflix create Testament: The Story of Moses. Should I watch the Netflix series about Moses? Kelly McPherson is the producer of a new docudrama releasing on Netflix called "Testament: The Story of Moses." It releases on the steaming platform on March 27. The three episodes, recount the story of Moses from his birth, to him murdering an Egyptian, to the plagues, and leading the people into the Promised Land to receiving the Ten Commandments. As these stories are acted out, the expertise of scholars is peppered throughout to help a person better appreciate this biblical character. Go behind the scenes the docudrama series with Fr. Looney's interview with Kelly.

Watch the show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81341795?clip=&trg=cp&vlang=pt

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Watch the show: https://www.netflix.com/title/81341795?clip=&trg=cp&vlang=pt

]]> Episode 257: Why Anthony D'Ambrosio is Making a Film about St. Maximilian Kolbe and Why He Called It "Triumph of the Heart" https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/triumph 598a2687-9071-457b-a94b-a0a3142d9a7c Fri, 23 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Anthony D'Ambrosio and Fr. Edward crossed paths back in 2007. Now, St. Maximilian Kolbe brings them back together as they discuss Anthony's big film project about St. Maximilian Kolbe. He shares his hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the film and why he called Triumph of the Heart. He also helps people understand why movies need financial backing and what costs are associated with filming, producing, and editing. 28:09 no Anthony D'Ambrosio and Fr. Edward crossed paths back in 2007. Now, St. Maximilian Kolbe brings them back together as they discuss Anthony's big film project about St. Maximilian Kolbe. He shares his hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the film and why he called Triumph of the Heart. He also helps people understand why movies need financial backing and what costs are associated with filming, producing, and editing. Support the film: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/triumphoftheheart/triumph-of-the-heart-0/rewards Anthony D'Ambrosio film about St. Maximilian, Why did Anthony D'Ambrosio make a film about St. Maximilian, Why is it called Triumph of the Heart, Anthony D'Ambrosio and Fr. Edward crossed paths back in 2007. Now, St. Maximilian Kolbe brings them back together as they discuss Anthony's big film project about St. Maximilian Kolbe. He shares his hopes, dreams, and aspirations for the film and why he called Triumph of the Heart. He also helps people understand why movies need financial backing and what costs are associated with filming, producing, and editing.

Support the film: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/triumphoftheheart/triumph-of-the-heart-0/rewards

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Support the film: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/triumphoftheheart/triumph-of-the-heart-0/rewards

]]> Episode 241: The Story Behind Angel Studios New Film "The Shift" and Hints to Understand the Movie https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/theshiftmovie adbbf825-fbf2-4dcd-9a48-a497725d6256 Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0500 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Brock Heasley, Director of the Shift, talks with Fr. Edward Looney about the new moving releasing in studios December 1, 2023 from Angel Studios. Brock shares how the film moved from concept to reality, the characteristics of dystopian Christian sci-fi, how The Shift was inspired by the Screwtape Letters and the Book of Job, and why the empty tomb necklace is important to the story. 22:01 no Brock Heasley, Director of the Shift, talks with Fr. Edward Looney about the new moving releasing in studios December 1, 2023 from Angel Studios. Brock shares how the film moved from concept to reality, the characteristics of dystopian Christian sci-fi, how The Shift was inspired by the Screwtape Letters and the Book of Job, and why the empty tomb necklace is important to the story. Learn more about the film: https://www.angel.com/movies/the-shift The Shift movie, Catholic interview about The Shift, Is the Shift based on the Book of Job, What is Dystopian Christian Sci-Fi Brock Heasley, Director of the Shift, talks with Fr. Edward Looney about the new moving releasing in studios December 1, 2023 from Angel Studios. Brock shares how the film moved from concept to reality, the characteristics of dystopian Christian sci-fi, how The Shift was inspired by the Screwtape Letters and the Book of Job, and why the empty tomb necklace is important to the story.

Learn more about the film: https://www.angel.com/movies/the-shift

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Learn more about the film: https://www.angel.com/movies/the-shift

]]> Episode 210: St. Jose Sancehz Del Rio Looked to Heaven https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/josesanchezdelrio f96a3902-40c1-46fc-88df-5f46343be8a1 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Mirado Al Cielo is a Fathom Movie event coming to theatres on April 18th, 2023 and it tells the story of the Cristero War martyr saint, Jose Sanchez del Rio, who gives his life as a witness to Christ at the age of 14. Learn his story from the movie's producer, Laura Díaz Alonso. 11:06 no Mirado Al Cielo is a Fathom Movie event coming to theatres on April 18th, 2023 and it tells the story of the Cristero War martyr saint, Jose Sanchez del Rio, who gives his life as a witness to Christ at the age of 14. Learn his story from the movie's producer, Laura Díaz Alonso. Learn more: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Mirando-al-Cielo MirandoAlCielo, Catholic Fathom Movie Event, Cristero War, St. Jose Sanchez Del Rio Mirado Al Cielo is a Fathom Movie event coming to theatres on April 18th, 2023 and it tells the story of the Cristero War martyr saint, Jose Sanchez del Rio, who gives his life as a witness to Christ at the age of 14. Learn his story from the movie's producer, Laura Díaz Alonso.

Learn more: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Mirando-al-Cielo

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Learn more: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Mirando-al-Cielo

]]> Episode 205: Two Lenten Projects You Can Still Take Advantage of with Bisong and Anthony https://heyeverybody.fireside.fm/twolentenprojects 6cde309f-be64-420d-a583-d968d0a04b20 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0400 Fr. Edward Looney full Fr. Edward Looney Today is a special podcast, two interviews with two different people sharing about offerings for Lent that you can still take advantage of before Easter. Bisong joins Fr. Edward to talk about his 1 hour long meditation on the Stations of the Cross from Mary's perspective and Anthony Kolenc shares about the Catholic Teen Book Collective "Ashes: Visible and Invisible." Learn about the projects and what each has to offer in this episode! 40:17 no Today is a special podcast, two interviews with two different people sharing about offerings for Lent that you can still take advantage of before Easter. Bisong joins Fr. Edward to talk about his 1 hour long meditation on the Stations of the Cross from Mary's perspective and Anthony Kolenc shares about the Catholic Teen Book Collective "Ashes: Visible and Invisible." Learn about the projects and what each has to offer in this episode! Bisong's film: https://www.maryswayofthecross.com/ Bisong's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bisong_Taiwo Anthony Kolenc's Website: http://www.antonykolenc.com/ Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/ashes-visible-invisible Lent, Stations, Catholic teen fiction books for Lent, Video Stations of the Cross, Mary's Way of the Cross, Anthony Kolenc Today is a special podcast, two interviews with two different people sharing about offerings for Lent that you can still take advantage of before Easter. Bisong joins Fr. Edward to talk about his 1 hour long meditation on the Stations of the Cross from Mary's perspective and Anthony Kolenc shares about the Catholic Teen Book Collective "Ashes: Visible and Invisible." Learn about the projects and what each has to offer in this episode!

Bisong's film: https://www.maryswayofthecross.com/
Bisong's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bisong_Taiwo

Anthony Kolenc's Website: http://www.antonykolenc.com/
Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/ashes-visible-invisible

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Bisong's film: https://www.maryswayofthecross.com/
Bisong's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bisong_Taiwo

Anthony Kolenc's Website: http://www.antonykolenc.com/
Catholic Teen Books: https://www.catholicteenbooks.com/ashes-visible-invisible

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