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Hollywood worldviews : watching films with wisdom & discernment /
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TextPublication details: Downers Grove, Ill. : IVP Books, ©2009.Edition: Updated and expanded [ed.]Description: 261 pages. ; 21 cmISBN: - 9780830837137 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 0830837132 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- PN1995.5 .G65 2009
- PN1995.5 .G65 2009
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Summary: In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his popular book, Brian Godawa guides you through the place of redemption in film, the tricks screenwriters use to communicate their messages, and the mental and spiritual discipline required for watching movies. --from publisher description
Storytelling in the movies. Sex, violence & profanity -- Stories & mythology -- Redemption -- Worldviews in the movies. Existentialism -- Postmodernism -- Other worldviews -- Spirituality in the movies. Jesus -- Christianity -- Faith -- Spiritual warfare. Dénouement: watching movies with eyes wide open.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Storytelling in the movies. Sex, violence & profanity -- Stories & mythology -- Redemption -- Worldviews in the movies. Existentialism -- Postmodernism -- Other worldviews -- Spirituality in the movies. Jesus -- Christianity -- Faith -- Spiritual warfare. Dénouement: watching movies with eyes wide open.
In this thoroughly revised and updated edition of his popular book, Brian Godawa guides you through the place of redemption in film, the tricks screenwriters use to communicate their messages, and the mental and spiritual discipline required for watching movies. --from publisher description
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