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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... Christian point of view? Sadly, some Christians believe that unless a movie is about Jesus or the saints, unless it speaks of religion or wears its spiritu- ality on its sleeve, it cannot be counted in the cinematic Christian canon ...
... other beings is assumed. These worlds may not be Christian, but in regard to the idea of transcendent realities that are influenced by present choices they are of a similar Introduction xv mind. The top ten box office films indicate.
... Christ is present. The best of missionary dialogue has been conducted on this basis, recognizing and affirming the goodness in culture. What applies to non-Christian cultures equally applies to non-Christian ele- ments in our own ...
... Christian tradition has summed up the worst human excesses in the seven deadly sins: pride, greed, envy, anger, lust, gluttony, and sloth. Christians used to hear about these sins too much; these days we hardly mention them at all. But ...
... Christianity holds that pride, greed, envy, anger, lust, gluttony, and sloth are not humanity's normal destiny. We are better than our worst behavior, and we can make amends, new choices, and start again. Films that present dark ...
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 |