Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-221) and indexes.
Contents
The power of film -- A brief history of church and Hollywood -- Theological approaches to film criticism -- Why look at film? : a theological perspective -- Are movies art? -- In film, story reigns supreme -- Becoming a film critic -- Responding to movies theologically -- An example : the movies of Peter Weir.
Summary
Increasingly, thinking Christians are examining the influential role that movies play in our cultural dialogue. Reel Spirituality heightens readers' sensitivity to the theological truths and statements about the human condition expressed through modern cinema. --From publisher's description.
