ReViewing the Movies: A Christian Response to Contemporary Film (Focal Point) - Softcover

Fraser, Peter; Neal, Vernon Edwin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581342039 ISBN 13: 9781581342031

Publisher: Crossway, 2000

Synopsis

With film being one of the most powerful cultural influences in America, we Christians cheat ourselves and limit our opportunities to witness to the culture when we label all movies as either "completely corrupt" or as "harmless entertainment." The one stance thoroughly excludes a possible source of greater understanding; the other allows ungodly values to freely enter our hearts. What we need is the balance discernment provides.

A film not made solely by or about Christians can still be uplifting and connect with us spiritually—as long as it conveys truth with cinematic excellence. Yet many of us are unequipped to determine which movies meet that qualification. That's why we need the right tools. With them we can shift to the offensive and intentionally evaluate and discuss how a movie illustrates God's truth.

In this book, two media experts offer you those tools. Using a wide range of examples from throughout cinematic history, they explain how a film is created, what the story line means for its effectiveness, and how films impact our kids. In learning to better understand the movies and unpack their images, you'll not only gain an informed discernment for yourself, but more importantly, help your children, friends, and the unsaved come to view Hollywood's messages more critically and more carefully.

About this title

From the Author

Develop a thoughtful Christian response to comtempory films. This is the first book of its kind where films are looked at in a scholarly yet practical way. Dr. Fraser and I are both convinced that if Christians and others are more informed on the ingredients that make up a movie and how it affects audiences, better choices can be made on what films people watch. With first run movies costing close to $10.00 to watch in theatres, being a more knowledgeaable moviegoer,could help you pick quality movies to go to and save money making your movie viewing experience a real pleasure.

About the Author

PETER FRASER received his PhD in Literature with a specialization in Film and Popular Culture from the University of Illinois-Chicago in 1990. Since then he has taught film and English at the undergraduate level and is currently at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee.

VERNON EDWIN NEAL is a freelance film critic whose reviews have appeared in newspapers for over a decade. His passion is to help Christians understand and evaluate contemporary films.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crossway
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1581342039
• ISBN 13: 9781581342031
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192