The Truman Show and the great escape from paradise (Genesis) -- Magnolia and the plague of frogs (Exodus) -- Dead man walking and the riddle of divine justice (Leviticus) -- Fried green tomatoes and the power of female friendships (Ruth) -- Cape Fear and the devil as savior (Job) -- The Sixth sense and the quest for eternal rest (Psalms) -- Pulp fiction and the power of belief (Ezekiel) -- The Apostle and the power of the book (John) -- The Shawshank redemption and the salvation that lies within (1 Corinthians) -- Pleasantville and nostalgia for Eden (Revelation) -- Pale rider ; Nell, and the misuse of scripture.
ix, 217 p. ;23 cm.
Book Details
Author
Reinhartz, Adele
Place Published
City
Louisville, Ky.
Date Published
circa 2003
Publication Subjects
Motion pictures--Religious aspects.
Cin{acute}ema--Aspect religieux.
Bible au cin{acute}ema.
Call No.
PN1995.5 .R45 2003
ISBN
0664223591 (acid-free paper)
LCCN
2003047911
Notes
Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-209) and indexes.