{"product_id":"god-in-the-movies-paperback","title":"God in the Movies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCatherine M. Barsotti\u003c\/b\u003e (Prologue by), \u003cb\u003eRobert K. Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e (Prologue by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis informative guide helps readers combine their love of movies with their desire to grow closer to God. Foremost experts on faith and film, all connected with the Reel Spirituality Institute at Fuller Seminary, explore forty leading movies from the last four decades to encourage movie lovers and small groups to reflect critically and theologically on their film choices. \u003ci\u003eGod in the Movies \u003c\/i\u003eintroduces and analyzes the spiritual content of top films from the 1980s through the 2010s, opening viewers up to a conversation about life, faith, and God.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing a format similar to Barsotti and Johnston's successful \u003ci\u003eFinding God in the Movies\u003c\/i\u003e, this completely new book covers different films spanning four decades. This engaging resource contains production notes and film synopses, relevant Scripture texts, theological reflection, discussion questions, film stills, recommended film clips, and more, serving as a treasure chest for hours of film viewing, discussion, and ministry. Clips from the movies referenced in each chapter are available online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eForemost experts on faith and film explore forty leading movies from the last four decades to encourage movie lovers and small groups to reflect critically and theologically on some of the best movies of recent years. Films covered include \u003ci\u003eChariots of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDo the Right Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eField of Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Beauty\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGroundhog Day\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shawshank Redemption\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChildren of Men\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Serious Man\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUp\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWALL-E\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Adjustment Bureau\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Tree of Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e12 Years a Slave\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eZero Dark Thirty\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"An essential text for courageous moviegoers. Barsotti, Johnston, and their community of cinephiles show us that the Spirit moves in mysterious ways throughout the world of cinema, and with prophetic understanding they coax us to become wise interpreters of the world's big-screen dreams.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Overstreet\u003c\/b\u003e, Seattle Pacific University, author of \u003ci\u003eThrough a Screen Darkly \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eAuralia's Colors\u003c\/i\u003e and senior film critic at \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today \u003c\/i\u003eand lookingcloser.org \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Spirituality in movies? You bet! \u003ci\u003eGod in the Movies\u003c\/i\u003e gives us eyes to see the subtle but powerful nuggets of spiritual wisdom tucked into mainstream Hollywood films. You'll be amazed at what you'll find!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDavid C. McFadzean\u003c\/b\u003e, writer, producer, partner, Wind Dancer Films (\u003ci\u003eBernie \u003c\/i\u003eand TV's \u003ci\u003eHome Improvement\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Catherine Barsotti and Rob Johnston, experts in expressing the profound connections between faith and culture, have drawn together brilliant authors, prophetic films, and fabulous insight into the importance of movies--their messages, their meaning, and their influence on our hearts, minds, and spirits.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKaren Covell\u003c\/b\u003e, film producer and founding director of the Hollywood Prayer Network \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eGod in the Movies\u003c\/i\u003e does a wonderful job of showing how film can stimulate religious discussion and how those discussions can inform our viewing of films.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGeorge Nolfi\u003c\/b\u003e, screenwriter, producer, and director (\u003ci\u003eOcean's Twelve\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Bourne Ultimatum\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Adjustment Bureau\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Looking at forty films from four decades, \u003ci\u003eGod in the Movies\u003c\/i\u003e guides us to think about and talk about films theologically. I highly recommend it as a resource for scholars, filmmakers, movie lovers, pastors, or anyone wanting to engage others in a conversation about God through the movies.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eCamille Tucker\u003c\/b\u003e, screenwriter, screenwriting professor, Biola University\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatherine M. Barsotti\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is affiliate assistant professor of interdisciplinary studies at Fuller Theological Seminary and a professor at Centro Hispano de Estudios Teológicos (CHET), a Latino ministry training center in Compton, California. She wrote regular movie reviews for seventeen years for \u003ci\u003eThe Covenant Companion\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFaith@Work\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRobert K. Johnston\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, Duke University) is professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, and codirector of Fuller's Reel Spirituality Institute. He is the author or editor of a number of books, including \u003ci\u003eReel Spirituality\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGod's Wider Presence\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 18, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42741182922815,"sku":"9781587433900","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f8ed00737eac4e2696dae54ccdf02edc.webp?v=1765160913","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/god-in-the-movies-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}