Movies that MatterLoyola Press, 2010 - 200 páginas A lively, discerning guide to what's good, beautiful, and true at the movies In addition, Leonard teaches today's religious educators, parents, and film buffs how to "read" a film with the eyes of faith, and how to meaningfully engage with others through the media of film. He offers realistic advice on such topics as: valuing our story, sex and violence in films, ratings, and how to be a critical consumer. This entertaining and reliable guide will enrich your movie-watching experience. |
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... religious educators, college professors and high school teachers, pastors, parents, and anyone who watches movies—in other words, everyone.” —James Martin, SJ author of My Life with the Saints “Richard Leonard has made a brilliant ...
... Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Title. PN1995.5.L44 2006 791.43'6823—dc22 Printed in the United States of America 06 07 08 09 10 Versa 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 2005037494 Introduction ......................................................
... Religion and Values in the Movies, “The development of popular film coin- cided historically and geographically with the emancipation of public life from church control and patronage. 'Congregations' became 'audiences' as film created a ...
... religious and churchgoing, science fantasy counts for less and religious-themed films such as The Sound of Music, The Ten Commandments, and The Exorcist all feature. What is consistent is the bigness of the stories, the other worlds ...
... religious setting. Jesus takes ordinary events of daily life and draws out lessons about faith, hope, love, justice, fidelity, self-esteem, prudence, mercy, and hospitality. The cinema's parables can provide us with a venue in which to ...
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Dead Poets Society | 31 |
Contents | 43 |
Dead Man Walking | 58 |
The Apostle | 71 |
Erin Brockovich | 86 |
Glory | 99 |
The Crime of Father Amaro | 123 |
Bruce Almighty | 129 |
Gallipoli | 135 |
Tender Mercies | 141 |
The Magdalene Sisters | 147 |
Movies by MPAA Rating | 155 |
Bibliography | 161 |
Index of Movies | 167 |
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Movies that Matter: Reading Film Through the Lens of Faith Richard Leonard Sin vista previa disponible - 2006 |