LET'S GO TO A MOVIE!
REFLECTIONS FOR MOVIE-LOVERS is written for the movie-loving fan who enjoys exploring the spiritual aspects of the movies. This book of 365 devotionals compares and contrasts movie plots and themes with Bible stories and biblical truth.
The devotions are grouped by weekly "Film Fests" according to genre-romantic comedies, action pictures, fantasy films, classic comedy, foreign films, modern comedy, war films, etc. These "Film Fests" are seasonal and holiday appropriate. Love stories fall on the week of Valentines Day. War stories fall on the week of Memorial Day, and Christmas stories just prior to Christmas.
Each devotional contains: the movie title, the year of release, and any Academy Awards it may have won, the American Film Institute Top 100 ranking (when applicable), the MPAA rating, and a discussion concerning how the movie or scenes relate to the Christian life.
C O N T E N T S
Explanation of Terms viii
Foreword ix
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
New Beginnings: Movies that Root Our Identity in Christ 1
(Includes New Year's Day)
The Teen Scene: Gen-X,Y,@ Z and Wrestling with the Challenges of Youth 9
The MLK Legacy: Defending, Accepting and Liberating the Oppressed 17
Silent Film Fest: Quiet Movies with a Loud Message 25
Make 'Em laugh: Classic Comedy 33
Ready for Adventure: Movies to Mobilize Us to Service 41
Viva 'Love: The Many Expressions of Love (Includes Valentine's Day) 49
Hail to the Chief: A Salute to Our Presidents (Includes President's Day) 57
Foreign Film Fest: Gems from Overseas 65
The Sporting Life: How Competition Shapes Our Lives 73
"I Do": Movies about Marriage 81
Customs Epics: Sweeping Stories of the Ancient World 89
Oscar Watch: Best Picture Winners 97
Play Ball: Movies about America's Pastime 105
Ship Shape: Adventure @ Tragedy at Sea 113
Go West: Movies that Define the Pioneer Spirit 121
Beautiful Music: Musicals that Make You Sing 129
I Get Around: Movies About Getting from Here to There 137
In Praise of Women: Celebrating The Feminine Mystique 145
Hooked On Hitchcock: Movies from the Master of Suspense 153
Men in Uniform: Tales from the Front Lines (Includes memorial Day) 159
Epic Proportions: Sweeping Stories of Massive Scale 169
The Gamblers: Taking a Chance at the Movies 177
Dear Old Dad: Films of our Fathers (Includes Father's Day) 185
Stiff Upper Lips: Brit Lit on Film 193
Men in Capes: Super Stories of Super Heroes 201
Our Country "Tis of Thee: Hailing the Spirit of America (Includes Independence Day) 209
Sci-Fi Films Fest: Tales of Science Gone Mad 217
Mr.Money bags: Movies about Money 225
Animal Planet: Fur,Fang and Feather Films 233
Ribbons and Bows: "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" 241
The Heat is On: Tales of Sun, Surf & Summer 249
Modern Disney Classics: Animation of the 1990s and Today 257
Boys to Men: Dramas About Growing Up 265
Crime Fighters: Chasing the Bad Guys 273
The Gavel Knockers: Tales from the Courtroom 281
True Distinction: Tales of Extraordinary Men 289
Classic Disney Festival: The Best from Uncle Walt 297
Tortured Souls: Those who Fought through the Pain 305
90s Potpourri: A delightful Mix from Recent Past 313
It Came From Space: Space Oddities and Exploration 321
It's Wonderful Life: Miracles and Extraordinary Hope 329
How Monstrous: Ghouls, Goblins and Things that Go Bump in the Night (Includes Halloween) 337
Of Cloth and Clergy: Stories of the Saints
"That's Fantastic: Fantasy Film Fest 351
Tickle Me Now: Contemporary Comedy 360
Bogart Bonanza: "Here's Looking at You, Kid" 367
I'm Forever Grateful: Stories Celebrating a Thankful Spirit (Includes Thanksgiving Day) 375
Dynamic Duos: Stories of Highly Effective Couples 383
What a Thrill: Famous Thrillers that Took Our Breath Away 391
The Twelve Days of Christmas: Twelve Movies that Point to our Coming King 398
All's Well that End's Well: Movies with Great Finishes 411
Movie Organizations 418
Overview
LET'S GO TO A MOVIE!
REFLECTIONS FOR MOVIE-LOVERS is written for the movie-loving fan who enjoys exploring the spiritual aspects of the movies. This book of 365 devotionals compares and contrasts movie plots and themes with Bible stories and biblical truth.
The devotions are grouped by weekly "Film Fests" according to genre-romantic comedies, action pictures, fantasy films, classic comedy, foreign films, modern comedy, war films, etc. ...