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FAITH AND CULTURE
Storytelling: A Dying Art? Talking With Screenwriter Barbara Nicolosi
by Nick Muzekari
In a wide-ranging
interview, a Catholic screenwriter discusses storycraft, culture, and the
problems with Christian films.
Praying for Hollywood by Ginger Kolbaba
What if we viewed the
entertainment industry as a mission field, rather than a battle field?
The Christian’s Guide to the Galaxy by Scott McClellan
Andy Crouch’s book –
Culture Making – is an exhortation to Christians to create and cultivate –
to make culture.
Get Real
by Hollywood Robert
I often hear people
complain about a movie not being “realistic” enough, or being too farfetched
or unbelievable. As if a movie must portray life as it really is.
Hollywood is in Their Prayers by Lori Basheda
Maverick Christian
ministry calls for people to pray for celebrities instead of boycotting
their movies.
What You Can Learn
from the Sentimental Heart of Zooey Deschanel by Hollywood Robert
Excellence is not a
matter of taste or style, it is an inherent quality. We may not always
recognize it (in the arts) except at the point where it touches our
preferred tastes or styles, but it is there nevertheless.
No Standing Ovations for Average Work
by Phil Cooke
The truth is, when we
give everyone a standing ovation, then real excellence loses its meaning.
Is Hollywood Ninevah? by Karen Covell
Will we rejoice at the
responsiveness of the entertainment community or be angered that the rich
and powerful have the potential to be forgiven?
Finding God in the
Movies: Uncommon Grace
by Jennifer Hall
While grace may be a
hard thing to imagine in our society, it is a prominent theme in some of our
most popular movies.
The Fine Art of Criticism by Scott McClellan
Why do we
instinctively criticize every created thing? My uneducated guess is that
there are two reasons.
Engaging Culture
by Gary Molander
If we are called to
“engage our culture,” then what exactly is the culture we’re called to
engage?
Let’s Keep Our Eye on
the Ball by
Hollywood Robert
Remember, we’re not in
this just for the entertainment value that Hollywood delivers.
The Reality of High-Def by Rich Clark
While at the moment it
seems to most merely a luxury, the high-definition television set will soon
become standard for households everywhere.
The Difference Between “Facebook Friends” and Real Friends by Phil Cooke
Research already
indicates the millennial generation likes their “digital space” more than
their “people space” and my recent experience confirms there are deep
implications.
Hollywood Conservatives Encouraged to Come Out of the Closet
by S.E. Cupp
A once-timid group of
social outcasts is emerging from the shadows in Hollywood.
Why More Christian Women Aren’t Making Movies by Phil Cooke
Kathleen Cooke leads a
panel to discuss why Christian women aren’t more involved in creating and
producing movies.
Warning: This Bible
Passage is Rated “R”
by Hollywood Robert
We need to recognize
the difference between films that have no redeeming value and those that
simply lack consistent taste – regardless of the ratings that may be
attached to those films.
Christian Parents are Not Comfortable with Media but Buy Them for Their Kids
Anyway by
Barna Group
Millions of Christian
parents want to appear to be relevant in their children’s eyes, and to
provide gifts that fit within the mainstream of postmodern society.
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COMING SOON
February 26th
10th Annual Oscar Party!
Go to our Facebook page for more info.
Get your Contest Ballot
here.
Click on the poster below to visit the
official Academy website.
March
The Hunger Games
June
Brave
July
The Dark Knight Rises
"For God sent His
Son into the world, not
to condemn
Hollywood, but that Hollywood
would be saved
through Him."
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