Reel spirituality : theology and film in dialogue /
Robert K. Johnston
- Second edition, revised and expanded
- 351 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Engaging culture .
- Engaging culture .
Includes bibliographical references (pages 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