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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... theology. Some movies will be familiar; I hope these reflections will help you see them afresh. For those titles you have not seen, may these essays encourage you to explore them. I hope this book functions as a discerning guide as well ...
... theological virtues, which make us dis- cernibly Christian. St. Thomas Aquinas added to these justice, fidelity, self-esteem, and prudence, now termed the cardinal vir- tues. Added to the virtues are their applications—mercy and hos ...
... theological context . Everywhere in the film are references to the connection between this life and the next , and the nature of eternity . “ Is this what you do in eternity . . . keep reliving your worst day ? ” Phil asks . That sounds ...
... , the year after the Vatican issued directives against liberation theology . The most extreme liberation theolo- gians were so concerned about the discrepancy between rich and 6 The Mission poor they were starting to advocate armed.
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Contenido
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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 |