I am writing from Hawaii. Oahu, to be exact, and so it seems timely to write about The Descendants. I know it came out last December and was released to DVD a month or more ago, but I can’t stop thinking about it, even when I’m not in Hawaii. Why? Because this film, as much as any that has...
Faith & Film: T...
posted by DJL
I love movies. And even though since having kids it seems like I’m way more likely to catch a film on DVD or streaming rather than actually seeing one at the theaters, I still enjoy not just movies but also that grand celebration of film we call the Academy Awards (particularly when Billy...
And the Oscar Goes To…
posted by DJL
I realize that there is no category at tonight’s Academy Awards for “Best Film Dealing with Theology ,” but I can’t help wonder who the winner would be if there were. Now, I should be clear: by “theological” I don’t mean “religious.” We all have our favorite religious movie, I’m sure. But what I’m interested in here are the movies that delve into questions of life, death, destiny, meaning, and faith in an interesting and engaging way. Would it be The Descendants with its description of the broken and poignant relationships that are part and parcel of the human condition? Or perhaps The Help with its portrayal of the...