Home Biblical Hebrew Hebrew Bible New Testament Context Christian Studies Film Film, Culture, and Theology Rationale and Approach: Films reflect and shape culture, and provide significant opportunity for Christian interaction. For full statement click here.  Film Lists A note on the lists Chronological Lists (A) Films of the Depression and the War Years (B) After the World Wars to a Human Walking on the Moon (1946-1969) (C) From Woodstock to the Fall of the Berlin Wall (1969-89) (D) The Turn of the Century (1990-2000) (E) After the Fall of the Twin Towers Topical Lists (1) Top Films (2) Walt Disney Films (3) Steven Spielberg Films (4) Trapped in Modern Society and “Bending” Reality (5) Trapped in Modern Society and “Facing” Reality (6) Hollywood on Hollywood The Bible @ the Movies “Direct” Scriptural Adaptation Parodies on Scripture and Parallel Stories Selected Examples of “Indirect” Scriptural Adaptation Selected Films with Substantial Christian and/or Religious Themes Resources How To Read Film How To Read Scripture Films Film and Culture Social and Intellectual Modern Contexts Bibliography (print media) Bibliography (DVDs) Top Ten Film Lists In September I am participating in a pastors’ conference including presentations on film and interpretation of Hebrew Bible narratives. Activities Several kinds of Activities for individuals and groups Films related to aspects of the Pentateuch Bruce Almighty East of Eden Enchanted Minority Report Pleasantville Reign Over Me Singin' in the Rain Stranger Than Fiction Sullivan's Travels Life the Movie Links There are many websites devoted to movies and it may be hard to know where to start. The following list of websites are among those I have found helpful for various reasons. I am NOT endorsing any of these sites. imdb (most comprehensive movie information) afi (top 100 lists, and the like) Journal of Religion and Film AmericanCinema (free online video film course) theology & film links I am pleased to introduce Miguel Lau. Miguel has both the right credentials and strong abilities. He has an undergraduate degree in film editing from Cornell, an M.Div. from Biblical Seminary, and many years of pastoral experience with younger adults. Miguel and I have discussed many films together. Movies come apart and come together easily for Miguel. I invite you to take advantage of Insomniac’s Muse—Reading Film, Thinking God, and Drinking Coffee.
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