Posts Tagged: theology in film

November 5, 2009

God on Trial by Masterpiece Contemporary

God On Trial by PBS Masterpiece Contemporary

God On Trial by PBS Masterpiece Contemporary

Last evening, I was scrolling through Netflix looking for a movie to watch when I noticed a film by PBS Masterpiece Contemporary titled God On Trial. The title was intriguing, but the synopsis of the movie was especially evocative. So, I sent it to queue and then hit play and I watched it, intensely. It is an incredible, thought provoking film. Read more…

January 27, 2007

Theology In Popular Film: Contact

SCENE: Dr. Eleanor “Ellie” Arroway (Jodie Foster), Richard Rank , Palmer Joss, David Drumlin and President Lasker are assembled for an emergency advisory meeting with the President of the United States in the briefing room at Camp David. The emergency? A mysterious signal of unknown origin is being broadcast to earth in a mathematical sequence structured on prime numbers. The signal, as a result, is determined not to be artificial, but the intentional product of an advanced alien civilization. Read more…

January 22, 2007

Theology In Popular Film: O Brother, Take Two

The second installment of a series of posts concerning movie theology comes to you again from the earthy and ever rational Everett (George Clooney) and a few of his more spiritually attuned traveling companions from the sure to be a classic, Joel Coen directed film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Read more…

January 21, 2007

Theology In Popular Film: O Brother, Where Art Thou?

I am a movie theology aficionado! I absolutely love it when armchair theological commentary is offered up freely in popular film. It’s fun! I may not actually attempt to assimilate movie acquired theology into my personal Christian faith, life and/or practice. Odds are I won’t be doing so, in fact. Heck, I may not even endorse it as Biblical, or wise. Movie theology is, however, flat-out entertaining. It can even result in some knee-slappin’ fun! It’s all about interpretation! Read more…