Reel Meaning
Film is modern myth. It reflects truth, beauty, and the human condition. On the Reel Meaning podcast, we explore iconic films through the lens of story, symbol, and spirituality. From cinematic legends to cult classics, we ask the deeper questions behind the scenes: What is this movie really about? What does it say about us? Where do we find truth, grace, or redemption in it? From Spielberg to Scorsese, Kubrick to Nolan, we trace the symbols, themes, and questions that make cinema a kind of sacred storytelling. Whether you’re a film lover, a seeker, or someone who just wants more from the stories we tell – welcome to Reel Meaning.
Episodes
In our debut episode, we unpack the deeper meaning behind Jaws — the film that invented the summer blockbuster and still haunts our cultural imagination.
We explore Spielberg’s iconic parallax shot (the dolly zoom on Chief Brody), how the shark functions as a mythic Leviathan, and why Jaws is less about the ocean... and more about fear, masculinity, chaos, and control.
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