WITS chat 'Dogma' | dir. Kevin Smith | 1999
From Wallowing in the Shallows by The Both of Us
April 4, 2026 · 1h 16m · Season 3 · Episode 26
About this episode
Rebecca and Tori discuss the 1999 film 'Dogma' and its impact on their views of beliefs and organized religion.
Rebecca and Tori chat the 1999 film, 'Dogma,' directed by Kevin Smith. We talk the impact of the movie on us, our thoughts about beliefs and organized religion (don't come for us--it's our opinions based on our personal experiences). We tangent, so be prepared. Music Apache Rock Instrumental | by Sound Atelier ; licensed from Jamendo Podcast Jazz Bossa Nova Acoustic Guitar Good Mood Music | by Denis-Pavlov-Music from Pixabay Shining Star Flourish: Sound Effect by u_it78ck90s3 from Pixabay Spotlight Flourish: Sound Effect by StudioKolomna from Pixabay Explicit It's a Kevin Smith film. We cuss. We talk about some controversial things. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome 00:36 Overview of Dogma and Its Significance 01:17 Cast and Characters: Angels, Humans, and Mythology 03:08 Kevin Smith's Inspiration and Creative Process 07:01 Kevin Smith's Personal Connection to Dogma 07:47 Favorite Scenes and Character Highlights 11:54 Casting Choices and Actor Insights 16:26 Symbolism: Loki as Angel of Death 19:57 Humor, Homages, and Cultural References 23:17 Themes of Faith, Doubt, and Organized Religion 34:36 Visual and Symbolic Elements in the Film 40:18 Metatron and Divine…
People in this episode
Hosts: Rebecca, Tori
Topics covered
- film analysis
- organized religion
- personal beliefs
- Kevin Smith
- symbolism in film
- humor and cultural references
Keywords
- Dogma
- Kevin Smith
- organized religion
- film review
- symbolism
- humor
- cultural commentary
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sound Atelier, Denis-Pavlov-Music, StudioKolomna
Books & works: Dogma
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