| Description |
1 online resource (342 pages) |
| Contents |
Biblical movies: quoting scripture for one's purpose -- The changing face of Jesus -- Members of the cloth: nuns and priests on screen -- Spirits and ghosts in film -- Stars' religious beliefs -- Religious symbolism -- Diabolism: Hell can wait -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"In the beginning, Hollywood turned to the Bible for inspiration, with Cecil B. DeMille's silent blockbusters enthralling audiences in the 1920s. Each era since has seen its signature spiritual-themed films - the reassuring Going My Way, the widescreen Ten Commandments and Ben Hur, the diabolical Rosemary's Baby, the satiric Life of Brian, the romantic Ghost, and the intense Passion of the Christ." "This volume follows the evolution of one of Hollywood's longest running thematic concerns. From the silent era to the present, Sacred Profanity: Spirituality at the Movies examines the rich diversity of films with spiritual themes - films that reflect our own fascination with the divine and supernatural, while evoking the specific times in which they were created." "From Birth of a Nation to Angels and Demons, Sacred Profanity discusses over 180 films. Coverage encompasses Biblical stories like King of Kings; films about spiritual characters, such as The Nun's Story; foreign masterpieces like The Seventh Seal; movies that incorporate spiritual symbolism, such as Taxi Driver and Cool Hand Luke; horrifying visions of the Satanic like The Exorcist; and controversial works like The Last Temptation of Christ. The book also looks at the history of Hollywood's attempt to maintain moral order through censorship, as well as the growing influence of filmmaker's own spiritual beliefs on the movies we see."--Jacket |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Christianity in motion pictures.
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Christians in motion pictures.
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Motion pictures -- Religious aspects.
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Christianity in motion pictures
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Christians in motion pictures
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Motion pictures -- Religious aspects
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780313379239 |
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0313379238 |
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