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Our hosts dive deep into this 1999 cult classic, examining how it blends Catholic doctrine with elements of Greek mythology and Jewish mysticism to create a uniquely irreverent yet thoughtful commentary on faith. Is there hints of romance sprinkled into this film?

The film follows two fallen angels (Matt Damon and Ben Affleck) who discover a loophole that would allow them to return to heaven—with the unfortunate side effect of negating all existence. Standing in their way is a ragtag group including the last living descendant of Jesus (Linda Fiorentino), the 13th apostle (Chris Rock), a muse-turned-stripper (Salma Hayek), and everyone's favorite stoners, Jay and Silent Bob.

Twenty-plus years later, some aspects haven't aged well, but the film's willingness to question religious authority while respecting personal faith still resonates. Our hosts debate whether the movie holds up, with opinions ranging from "five stars, would watch again" to "not as impressive as I remembered." We also unpack the fascinating production stories, including how Kevin Smith famously joined Catholic protesters demonstrating against his own film and how the marketing team replaced Fiorentino's body with another actress's more curvaceous figure without her permission.

Whether you're revisiting this controversial classic or hearing about it for the first time, our conversation highlights why "Dogma" remains a significant cultural touchstone that's worth tracking down on DVD—at least until Smith's recently reclaimed rights finally bring it back to screens everywhere. Have you seen Dogma? Let us know what you thought about this religious satire that dared to ask the important questions, like whether God really is a skee-ball enthusiast.

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