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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Main Author: Deacy, Christopher (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Florence Taylor and Francis 2005
In:Year: 2005
Reviews:Faith in Film. Religious Themes in Contemporary Cinema. By Christopher Deacy (2007) (Wright, Melanie Jane, 1970 -)
Further subjects:B Motion pictures - Religious aspects - Christianity
B Electronic books
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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
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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.
ISBN:1351937243