5-4 Movie Review: Average Joe [TEASER]
Dec 16, 2025
The podcast dives into a film about a coach who prays his way to the Supreme Court, linking it to the Kennedy v. Bremerton case. The hosts discuss a nostalgic take on Netflix's evolution and the broader issue of media consolidation. They critique the movie as a piece of Christian propaganda, highlighting its narrative and artistic missteps. Insightful and humorous, the conversation challenges viewers to think critically about the film's impact and relevance.
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Film Is Political Propaganda, Not Drama
- Average Joe frames a Supreme Court case as thin Christian propaganda rather than a nuanced legal drama.
- The hosts find the film more enjoyable to mock than to watch seriously.
Hosts' Media Riff And Netflix Nostalgia
- The hosts riff about media consolidation and express darkly comic preferences between Netflix and Paramount.
- They use personal nostalgia for early Netflix to lampoon current streaming fatigue.
Court Case Backdrop, Weak Craft
- The movie centers on Kennedy v. Bremerton but fails at basic storytelling elements like structure and dialogue.
- Hosts argue the filmmakers don't understand visual storytelling or coherent narrative.