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"Grab the popcorn and prepare to binge the spiritual themes of cinema: the unconventional savior. The hero's journey. The balance of creation. The redemption tale. 100 Spiritual Movies to See Before You Die outlines twelve major categories of spiritual movies before diving into a wide array of films: from Chariots of Fire to Bruce Almighty; Life of Pi to Malcolm X; The Bishop's Wife to V for Vendetta; and many more. From the introduction: 'In their own way, the films in this book can be viewed as spiritual texts to be analyzed and discussed. To encourage that, the discussion questions and Bible quotes/religious terms are a point of entry for group discussion or individual reflection.' Perfect for film buffs seeking a book of devotionals and Christians seeking a pop-culture Bible study, 100 Spiritual Movies to See Before You Die will have you streaming, rewatching, discussing, and sharing for hours to come!"--Back cover.

“Christmas movies are revealing windows into religion, consumerism, family, and American pop culture, and Zukowski offers a compelling, highly readable guide to this long-flourishing genre. Exploring classics as well as flops, he illuminates both the resilience and the limitations of the holiday’s celebration on screen.” —Leigh E. Schmidt, Washington University in St. Louis, author of  Consumer The Buying and Selling of American Holidays How the Grinch Stole Christmas weighs materialism against community. The Polar Express tests the wonder of miracles in an age of cynicism. And Die Hard (yes, Die Hard ) wrestles with the impact of broken relationships on holiday joy. With Christmas on the Screen , journalist John A. Zukowski takes readers on an historic tour of Christmas films and changing American values to ask the question, “What does Christmas mean to us?”