# Disclosure Day: Spoilers w/ Guest Patrick D’Silva, PhD #73

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Published: 2026-06-20T11:05:01+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Josh sits down with Patrick to spoil Steven Spielberg’s latest sci-fi blockbuster, Disclosure Day . Before breaking down the alien-human discourse, they catch up on Patrick’s latest public education ventures, explore how Gen Z is reshaping theater spaces, and critique the script’s use of classic cinematic tropes. Spoilers throughout! 01:13 – Catching Up 09:25 – Disclosure Day conversation begins 11:18 – Our Personal Spielberg Nostalgia 18:29 – The Theater Experience 21:16 – Enchantment vs. Analysis 30:31 – Deconstructing the Tropes 42:19 – Theological Nuance 1:08:13 – The Progtagonists 1:11:12 – Final Verdicts The Religion Department: religiondepartment.com — Access to accessible religious studies courses for the general public, featuring Patrick’s upcoming course on Rumi’s Masnavi . Substack Platform: Worlds Beyond Worlds — Patrick’s hub for his podcast episodes looking at autonomy in the college classroom and his upcoming essay series, Terraforming the Earth . Disclosure Day Jurassic Park The Arrival Frankenstein The Lord of the Rings Jaws Raiders of the Lost Ark E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial Saving Private Ryan Hook Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Star Wars Close Encounters of the Third Kind Rogue One: A Star Wars Story The Lion King How to Train Your Dragon Jurassic World: Rebirth The Mandalorian & Grogu Sinners Dune: Part Two Dune: Part Three A Few Good Men Independence Day Pressure Catch Me If You Can The Terminal Challengers Mad Max: Fury Road The Passion of the Christ The Fabelmans Children of Men Toy Story 5 Subscribe to Sweet & Condensed ! A weekly newsletter that lets you know at a glance if the latest box office releases are worth your time and money and what to expect if you decide to go. Why you'll love it - Think all the movie…

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