Gospel.com Topics Feed - Film 2012-01-30T14:41:06-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com http://www.gospel.com/feeds/topics/film Evangelism in the Digital Age: new book by Dan Henrich for Majority World http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6822 2012-01-30T14:41:06-05:00 Just published – a new book by mediastrategist Dan Henrich: Evangelism in the Digital Age: Media Case Studies (Volume 1). The book is a series of case study reports on various film, radio, web and mobile phone initiatives in Africa, S America and Asia in the last few years. War Horse - a moving Spielberg film with many redemptive themes http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6737 2012-01-26T10:16:16-05:00 Spielberg's latest movie is getting rave reviews. And rightly so. The popular children's book by Michael Morpurgo has been faithfully adapted: read story of the film and its making. And there are many redemptive echoes embedded in it. Here are a few... Downton Abbey and the value of storytelling in Christian ministry http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6178 2011-11-08T15:11:13-05:00 Downton Abbey – what will happen next? How ever can we wait so long to find out? Why do we care? Because we are wired for storytelling. Because we actually feel we 'know' these characters, indeed we love them. Animated video shorts are unique and effective genre for Christian communication http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6039 2011-11-01T12:05:09-05:00 This charming animated short illustrates some of the strengths of the genre to communicate well, especially without using dialogue. Christianity and the creative arts - why it matters http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5724 2011-10-20T15:07:30-05:00 How a culture portrays itself and its ideals in art (including film, literature, music, even clothes design) is obviously deeply intertwined with its worldview. God's stunning world, as timelapse film http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5888 2011-10-09T09:51:19-05:00 Exciting timelapse from Dustin Farrell. Make sure you watch it in full screen (that's the 4-arrows icon bottom-right of the YouTube player). The bigger your monitor, the better. Free ebook: Using Film in Christian Communication http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5444 2011-09-01T13:11:02-05:00 Moving pictures have captivated audiences since their invention. Whether to capture reality or create an alternate narrative, film has taken us on a fascinating journey during the last century. Review: Studio Ghibli film Arrietty is beautiful at every level http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5082 2011-08-24T11:44:52-05:00 Arrietty, the latest animation from Studio Ghibli: released in Japan in 2010, it came to Europe in early 2011 and UK/Australia in July. Sadly for N America, you'll have to wait till February 2012, for reasons I know not. Because it is a sheer delight. Pure treasure. The artwork and soundtrack are beautiful, detailed and subtle. Film review: The Tree of Life is a remarkable story echoing the experience of Job http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4927 2011-07-15T12:06:37-05:00 The Tree of Life is a remarkable and surreal film. When did you last see a mainstream production which started with a quote from the book of Job, and then took a 'Job's journey' through pain to healing acceptance? Film review: The Tree of Life is a remarkable journey reflecting the book of Job http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/?p=4927 2011-07-15T11:46:07-05:00 The Tree of Life is a remarkable and surreal film. When did you last see a mainstream production which started with a quote from the book of Job, and then took a 'Job's journey' through pain to acceptance?