Movies Are Prayers

How Films Voice Our Deepest Longings

De: Josh Larsen

Narrado por: Mike Chamberlain

"Movies are our way of telling God what we think about this world and our place in it...Movies can be many things: escapist experiences, historical artifacts, business ventures, and artistic expressions, to name a few. I'd like to suggest that they can also be prayers."

Movies do more than tell a good story. 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. 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. 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. 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. You can talk to him wherever movies are shown. And when words fail, the perfect film might be just what you need to jump-start your conversations with the Almighty.

©2017 eChristian (P)2017 eChristian

Good Direction

Josh Larson brings a unique perspective on film and faith. As a Christian that is seeking to understand the world of creating art (that is not corny and cheesy) yet points to the Gospel and the Ultimate artist and Creator; this was a book I was referred to and was glad to dive into. My only low knocks against its rating are due to the monotonous reader (I would have preferred Larson read it himself so it’s more of a conversation) and at times I feel like he goes on in his explanation. I also wish he would have done more movies that are more popular.
Other then that this is a great content book what I wish I would have physically read which I think I would have enjoyed more.