movies @ grace

the movie theater gives viewers the opportunity to experience beauty, be entertained, and catch a glimpse of the world outside. at Grace, we gather to experience the best of what cinema has to offer. accompanying each film is a time of discussion to help unpack the art of filmmaking and the world being expressed by the filmmakers.

summer film series | holding out for a hero | 7.16>8.27>9.24

what are you looking for in a hero? to whom can you turn when you need saving? in conjunction with this summer's sermon series on the Life of David, we will look at three films that present different heroic ideals, asking what qualities are required in a hero and whether or not these people are truly heroic. 

to kill a mockingbird | july 16

"which was better, the book or the movie?" based on the quintessential summer reading book for high school, this classic American film from 1962 stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. Peck was awarded an Oscar for his performance, and his character was chosen by the American Film Institute as the #1 movie hero of all time. his character is one of the great examples in 20th century art of justice and morality.

When | 7pm, July 16
Where | Grace Office, 2431 Park Blvd, Palo Alto (map)
Snacks provided

upcoming films | in August we'll look at the Homeric hero (possibly in "O Brother Where Art Thou?"); in September we'll look at the anti-hero. please note that times and locations may change, as well as the movie selections. if you have questions or suggestions, please contact Luke. 

digging deeper

here are some additional resources that are worthwhile starting points for film discussion and cultural engagement:

Fall Movie Series
Being Human: The Nature of Spiritual Experience, by Jerram Barrs & Ranald Macaulay

General Resources
Ransom Fellowship Website
Through A Screen Darkly: Looking Closer at Beauty, Truth and Evil in the Movies, by Jeffrey Overstreet
Eyes Wide Open: Looking For God in Popular Culture, by William Romanowski

recent discussions

fall 09 | being human: questing for meaning
Into the Wild
Wall-E Links to interviews and articles about the film
The Soloist

summer 09 | eat this film
Mostly Martha
Eat Drink Man Woman
Sideways
Luke has posted a few links that broaden the scope of the series.

spring 09 | how to read a film
Slumdog Millionaire - May 09
Babette's Feast - April 09
Lars and the Real Girl - February 09

If you missed one of the discussions, you can still join in!  ContactLuke to get the questions and hold your own discussion with yourcommunity group and neighbors. music@gracepres.com