Movies Are Prayers: How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings
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| Rating | : | 4.95 (640 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0716Y828Q |
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| Number of Pages | : | 225 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-12 |
| Language | : | English |
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They are expressions of raw emotion, naked vulnerability, and unbridled rage. They often function in the same way as prayers, communicating our deepest longings and joys to a God who hears each and every one. You can talk to him wherever movies are shown. "Movies are our way of telling God what we think about this world and our place in itMovies can be many things: escapist experiences, historical artifacts, business ventures, and artistic expressions, to name a few. God's omnipresence means that you can find him whether you're sitting on your sofa at home or in the seats at the theater. His clear expertise and passion for the art of film, along with his thoughtful reflections on the nature of prayer, will bring you a better understanding of both. And when words fail, the perfect film might be just what you need to jump-start your conversations with the Almighty.. I'd like to suggest that they can also be prayers." Movies do more than tell a good story. In this captivating book, Filmspotting co-host Josh Larsen brings a critic's unique perspective to how movies function as expressions to God of lament, praise, joy, confession, and more
Movies Are Prayers Jason Knight I was excited about reading Movies Are Prayers by Josh Larsen because of my familiarity with him from one of my favorite podcasts, Filmspotting . Even so, I was very hesitant because of a poor expectation I was carrying into it.Anyone who has grown up in any sort of religious circle has seen the objects of art and culture poked and prodded time and time again. Whether it was the classic, revival preacher calling for the destruction of the newest top 40 album or, what I was worried I might find here, that one guy who s. jaime said out to me the most was "Prayer is the best place for our anger. The quote that stood out to me the most was "Prayer is the best place for our anger, especially if the alternative are to take it out on others or bottle it up inside." This is something that I've only recently learned to do in my own journey. Josh does a very good job of talking about turning to God in times of not only praise but also lament and anger. I enjoyed reading this very much and will be looking forward to reading it a few more times.. This is a wonderful book for thinking about our inner lives - and Hooray for this book! I find Josh Larsen's words honest, thoughtful, and accessible. This is a wonderful book for thinking about our inner lives - and movies - in a rich, personal way. Anyone who suggests - as Larsen does - that a prayer of praise be "an expression of gratefulness that recaptures our created purpose" has won me over. When Larsen recognizes that kind of praise in the way the French New Wave reveals a "playfulness" and "artful appreciation" of cinema, I'm completely on board.