Faith in Film : Religious Themes in Contemporary Cinema.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (181 pages)
Cover -- Half Title -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Christianity and film in conversation -- 2 The heart of the matter: escapism vs. religion -- 3 Theological currents in contemporary cinema: seven case studies -- Fight Club -- The Prince of Tides -- The Purple Rose of Cairo -- Billy Liar -- The Apartment -- Groundhog Day -- Raging Bull -- 4 Movie gods and goddesses: the role of the celebrity -- Julie Christie -- Robert De Niro -- Paul Newman -- Jack Nicholson -- 5 The 'passion' of the audience -- Theology and diversity -- 6 New ways forward -- References -- Books and articles -- Websites -- Films -- Index.
From the unprecedented and innovative perspective of Christian theology, this book investigates how cinema audiences wrestle with religious beliefs and values. Through a reading of films as diverse as Groundhog Day, Billy Liar, Fight Club, Nobody's Fool and The Passion of Christ, Deacy reveals that the movies raise vital questions about the spiritual landscape and normative values of western society today.
9781351937245
Motion pictures - Religious aspects - Christianity.