Meaning at the Movies

Hollywood produces, packages, and sells hundreds of movies every year. Many of these movies propagate a distorted sense of morality and ethics. Under the surface of immoral behavior and unlawfulness, however, there can be deeper problems in Hollywood's messages. What are these stories telling the viewer about life, relationships, and God? What worldviews and ideas do they espouse? If Christians are to tread carefully at the theater complex, they need resources to help them.

"Meaning at the Movies" is just such a resource. By exploring the relationship between Christianity and art, the theology of biblical discernment, and a brief history of filmmaking, as well as through analysis of popular films, Meaning at the Movies equips readers for careful discernment in the cinema. The book does not simply list criteria for judging film art; instead it encourages Christians to develop biblical and critical discernment in regard to not only film, but all aspects of culture.

My guest on the program today will be Grant Horner.

Grant Horner is associate professor of English at the Master's College and has taugh file at the college level for fourteen years. He was a contributor to John MacArthur's book, "Think Biblically!"

Note: During the program today, I will be giving away copies of the book, "Meaning at the Movies - Becoming a Discerning Viewer" by Grant Horner.

This illuminating book helps Christians think biblically and critically about the art and culture of film, moving beyond simple moral judgments to an understanding of deeper worldviews and philosophical meaning.