Reel spirituality : theology and film in dialogue / Robert K. Johnston.

By: Johnston, Robert K, 1945-Series: Engaging culturePublication details: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Academic, c2006Edition: 2nd ed., Rev. and expandedDescription: 351 p. : ill. ; 23 cmISBN: 0801031877 (pbk.); 9780801031878Subject(s): Motion pictures -- Religious aspectsDDC classification: 261.5/7 LOC classification: PN1995.5 | .J59 2006Online resources: Table of contents
Contents:
The power of film -- A brief history of the church and Hollywood -- Theological approaches to film criticism -- Why look at film?: a theological perspective -- Are movies art? -- In film, story reigns supreme -- Image and music -- Becoming a film critic -- Responding to film ethically: moving beyond the rating system -- Responding to movies theologically -- An exercise in dialogue: the movies of Peter Weir.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-329) and indexes.

The power of film -- A brief history of the church and Hollywood -- Theological approaches to film criticism -- Why look at film?: a theological perspective -- Are movies art? -- In film, story reigns supreme -- Image and music -- Becoming a film critic -- Responding to film ethically: moving beyond the rating system -- Responding to movies theologically -- An exercise in dialogue: the movies of Peter Weir.