A Good Story is Hard to Find

Julie and Scott have an unnecessary fist fight on the ark over what Julie thought was a cheeseburger but was actually a previously unknown variety of armadillo. They talk about the guy that build the boat: Noah! Directed by Darren Aronofsky. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #090| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: The Genesis of Noah by Peter ChattawayFirst Impressions of Noah by Peter ChattawaySecond Impressions of Noah by Peter ChattawayNoah the Movie by Orson Scott CardInterview with Darren Aronofsky and Ari Handel by Stephen GreydanusGenesis (Robert Alter's translation) on Forgotten Classics

After reading Pavane, Scott spent his entire fortune on a shiny new semaphore tower. Julie learned more than she ever wanted to know about steam engines. The subject of Good Story Episode 89 is Pavane by Keith Roberts. "The waves were indifferent, and the wind; and the rocks neither knew nor cared who owned them, Christ’s Vicar or an English King." Download or listen via this link: |Episode #089| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE|

Julie and Scott learn much about the law and logical argument and upholding beliefs from St Thomas More as portrayed by Paul Scofield in the 1966 Oscar winning film "A Man for All Seasons". They haven't yet put into practice what they learned, of course, but maybe someday. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #088| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: A bit more about St. Thomas More at Wikipedia.At the end of this podcast, Julie describes her experience watching the film "Calvary" and interviewing the director. Here's a trailer for that film:

Scott and Julie hire an agent but he spends all his time with a water bottle full of talking jello. So they while away the time talking about Agent to the Stars by John Scalzi. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #087| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| Gwedif pulled up to me as we walked. "I wish we had more time," he said. "This happened with Carl too. Barely time for introductions, and then off to decide the fate of our peoples. If nthing else, we've learned that you humans thrive on crisis." "Anything worth doing is worth doing at a fevered pitch," I said. "I don't know about that," Gwedif said. "I think the first place I'll go when I visit your planet—really visit your planet, I mean, not that little trip I took earlier—I think I'll go visit a monastery. Those people seem to have the right idea. Slow meditative spiritual contemplation." "I think most of the monasteries these days are either making chant CDs or boutique wines," I said. "Really?" Gwedif said. "Well, hell. What is it with you people?"

Julie loves 1920's Paris, especially at midnight. But she's not sure she can give up air conditioning. Scott wonders if Hemingway will still read his rough draft if he refuses to fight him. Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris is the subject of Good Story, Episode 86. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #086| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Scott mentioned an NPR story about F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald in Asheville, NC, and here it is!Julie's favorite Woody Allen movies: Manhattan Murder Mystery, Bullets Over Broadway, Radio Days, Small Time Criminals, Everyone Says I Love You

Julie trudges through the desert with no water. Scott knows where to find a good well and also fascinating history about the Holy Land. A lot of history. They both enjoy a tall glass of ice water while discussing The Source by James Michener. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #085| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Caravans by James MichenerPilgrimage to the Holy Land! (Join us!)Pope Francis's lament at Holocaust memorial Harold Lamb Crusades books: The Flame of Islam, Iron Men and Saints

Julie thinks Father Logan has dreamy eyes and Scott is judging Inspector Larrue for his pointed investigation. They both confess they love this little known Alfred Hitchcock movie while discussing I Confess. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #084| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: I Confess at IMDB

In Episode 83, Scott watches in horror as Julie says, "um... excuse me, Lord, but he's been in there for three days, I don't think you want to go in there." They discuss Fr. James Martin's wonderful book called Jesus: A Pilgrimage. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #083| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Steven D. Greydanus: The Last Temptation of Christ: An Essay in Film Criticism and FaithJulie's reading of Robert Alter's translation of Genesis at Forgotten Classics podcastCatholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture; Julie's review of CCSS MarkBible translations: some are listed in this Catholic resources pdf.The Faithful Traveler in the Holy Land dvd reviewFr. James Martin, SJ on TwitterAnd our new Twitter account: GoodStoryFound

Julie and Scott discover that they are both a little like Don. If that sentence makes no sense, read The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, a funny novel with a lot to say. Episode 82! Download or listen via this link: |Episode #082| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: The Rosie Project at Simon and Schuster

Scott has this great idea for an automated shower, if only Julie would front him a few dollars. The guys at the bathhouse are not taking sides. The subject of Episode 81 is Shower (1999), directed by Zhang Yang. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #081| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Shower (1999) at IMDB

Julie sees a little silhouetto of a man. Scott's just a poor boy, nobody loves him. Thunderbolts and lightning! Very, very frightening! They both listened to Tchaikovsky's Bohemian Rhapsody while driving to this discussion of Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. Episode 80! Galileo, Galileo... Download or listen via this link: |Episode #080| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Julie's Noah movie post

Two in-depth podcasts about Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (Episodes 76 and 77) weren't enough! Julie, Seth, and Scott discuss The Lord of the Rings films. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #079| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Rings, Swords, and Monsters, a course by Michael D.C. Drout.Alan Lee and John Howe - art

Julie and Scott have a bad feeling about this mission. Luckily, they know how to land a Soyuz and/or a Shenzhou after watching Alfonso Cuaron's Gravity. Episode 78! Download or listen via this link: |Episode #078| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Alfonso Cuaron on The TreatmentAlfonso Cuaron and Sandra Bullock on Charlie RoseSumma This, Summa That - Joseph Susanka's Excellent BlogGravity won some Oscars

After a brief orc-filled intermission, Julie, Seth, and Scott continue their discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. This conversation could not be contained in a single podcast! This is Part 2 of 2. See Episode 76 for Part 1. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #077| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Corey Olsen, The Tolkien ProfessorMichael D.C. DroutRob Inglis, Narrator of the Recorded Book version of Lord of the Ring, on Goodreads

Julie and Scott, feeling the heavy weight of the One Ring, happily accept Seth Wilson's kind assistance in a discussion of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. This conversation could not be contained in a single podcast! This is Part 1 of 2. See Episode 77 for Part 2. Download or listen via this link: |Episode #076| Subscribe to the podcast via this link: Feedburner Or subscribe via iTunes by clicking: |HERE| More stuff: Corey Olsen, The Tolkien ProfessorMichael D.C. DroutRob Inglis, Narrator of the Recorded Book version of Lord of the Ring, on Goodreads