The movie and TV are the most popular form of culture today; both involve the visual arts, the audio arts, drama, and music. The most popular art of the past is now out of style, or at least, less popular. Consider the play, the chamber orchestra, etc. Formerly very influential, now less so. The movie is the most powerful of all cultural forms because it makes use of so many art forms.
I don't allow movies to determine me. They are reflections of reality, just like any other creation of man. They are flawed because man is flawed, but the thoughts of man cannot escape the reality of God. Even movies that have not goal of glorifying God, perhaps are antagonistic, end up doing so. This is because even in attacking or fleeing God, man cannot help reflecting his maker in his thought.
Thus, all movies can be interpreted from a Christian or biblical perspective. I have gone to non-Christian movies that have taught me more about living the Christian life than an hour-long sermon. Movies can move us, inspire us, and change our thinking. Therefore, it is imperative that we interpret them properly and not allow them mold us. They're more enjoyable when you see the purpose of God through them anyway. Therefore, I created this blog. I being with the movie I saw tonight - Inception. See the next post.
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