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© 2008

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The following references are from Understanding Evangelical Media: The Changing Face of Christian Communication. Terry Lindvall and Andrew Quicke authored the chapter on evangelical film. This chapter also contains articles authored by Tom Carmody, Peter Kerr, Jen Letherer, Brian Fuller, and Kevin Miller.

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"Paul Schrader" (p. 58)
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"Wes Craven" (p. 58)
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"James K. Friedrich" (p. 58)
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Baptista Film Collection at Wheaton College (p. 58)

Moody Institute of Science film: What Lies Beyond Our Own Space/Time Continuum? (p. 58)

"A Thief in the Night" (p. 59)
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"The Cross and the Switchblade" (p. 59)
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The JESUS Film Project (p. 61)

Christian film review websites (p. 62)
Relevant Magazine
Christian Answers
Plugged-In Online
Christianity Today
Christian Cinema

Christianity Today (p. 63)

Grace Hill Media (p. 63)

Warner Sallman’s 1940 painting of Jesus (p. 65)

"Danny Carrales" (p. 66)
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CCCU – Los Angeles Film Studies Center (p. 68)

Facing the Giants film(p. 69)
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These links include a wide range of academic, religious, and secular views of evangelical media, from satirical criticism to enthusiastic application.

Academic Articles & Research

"Jesus on the Big Screen: The Passion for Hollywood," in Jesus Made in America
Stephen J. Nichols (IVP Academic, 2008)

Journal of Film and Religion

Catching Light: Looking for God in the Movies
by Roy M. Anker (Eerdmans, 2004)

Reel Spirituality: Theology and Film in Dialogue, 2nd ed.
by Robert K. Johnston (Baker Academic, 2006)

Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture, rev. & exp. ed.
by William D. Romanowski (Brazos, 2007)

Commentary & Criticism

Beliefnet's 2007 Film Awards
"Quality Christian Filmmaking—An Oxymoron or Just Moronic?"
CBN

“Is Christian Film Making an Oxymoron?”
Christian Cinema

“Filmmaking to the Glory of God: Dick Staub on 'Facing the Giants'”
The Christian Mind

“Can Faith-based Films Appeal to Mainstream Viewers?”
Political Mavens

“Why Do Heathens Make the Best Christian Films?”
Godspy Magazine

Scrubbing CleanFlicks: It's About the Rule of Law, Not the Morals of Film
Christianity Today

Christianity Today Film Forum

Pop Theology

Movie Ministry

Hollywood Jesus

International Festival of Cinema and Religion

Ship of Fools satire site

Lark News

MovieMinistry
Hundreds of sermon illustrations, Bible studies, discussion guides, and free resources from major movies

Producers & Publications

First Annual Kingdomwood Film Festival
Christian Newswire

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