Faith in Film: Religious Themes in Contemporary Cinema
Cover -- Half Title -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Christianity and film in conversation -- 2 The heart of the matter: escapism vs. religion -- 3 Theological currents in contemporary cinema: seven case studies -- Fight Club -- T...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Florence
Taylor and Francis
2005
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| In: | Year: 2005 |
| Reviews: | Faith in Film. Religious Themes in Contemporary Cinema. By Christopher Deacy (2007) (Wright, Melanie Jane, 1970 -)
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Motion pictures - Religious aspects - Christianity
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| Parallel Edition: | Erscheint auch als: Deacy, Christopher: Faith in Film : Religious Themes in Contemporary Cinema. - Florence : Taylor and Francis,c2005. - 9780754651581 |
| Summary: | Cover -- Half Title -- Dedication -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1 Christianity and film in conversation -- 2 The heart of the matter: escapism vs. religion -- 3 Theological currents in contemporary cinema: seven case studies -- Fight Club -- The Prince of Tides -- The Purple Rose of Cairo -- Billy Liar -- The Apartment -- Groundhog Day -- Raging Bull -- 4 Movie gods and goddesses: the role of the celebrity -- Julie Christie -- Robert De Niro -- Paul Newman -- Jack Nicholson -- 5 The 'passion' of the audience -- Theology and diversity -- 6 New ways forward -- References -- Books and articles -- Websites -- Films -- Index. |
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| ISBN: | 1351937243 |