Overview

This engaging book explores how Christians can most profitably and critically hear, read, and view popular culture through the lens of film. William Romanowski highlights the benefits of a faith-informed approach to cinema that centers on art and perspective and shows how Christian faith contributes to the moviegoing experience, leading to a deeper understanding of movies and life. The book draws examples from classic and contemporary American movies and includes illustrative film stills. Additional resources for professors and students are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

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Author:   William D. Romanowski
Publisher:   Baker Publishing Group
Imprint:   Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
ISBN:  

9780801098659

ISBN 10:   0801098653
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   21 May 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Contents List of Movie Musings 1. Why a Christian Approach? 2. Culture Communicates: Biblical Principles for a Peculiar Means of Expression 3. Moviemaking Magic: Poetic Portals and the Power of Perspective 4. Creating an Illusion of Reality: Film Form and Content 5. Connecting the Dots: Style and Meaning 6. Redemption American-Style: The Melodramatic Vision 7. The Yellow Brick Road to Self-Realization: Classical Hollywood Cinema 8. A Man's Gotta Do What a Man's Gotta Do: American Action-Adventure Movies 9. Stop Taking My Hand! Gender and Mainstream Hollywood Epilogue Indexes

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William D. Romanowski (PhD, Bowling Green State University) is Arthur H. DeKruyter Chair in Communication at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is the widely respected author of a number of books, including the award-winning Reforming Hollywood and Eyes Wide Open.

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