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A Passion for the MoviesA study course on film and faith for the Flying Fish Group 2006/7
"Using Movies/film is growing in popularity as a way do helping Christians to bring God into their leisure time and helps us to realise that we can hear God's word and see His perspective at anytime. This approach is to appeal to us at a time when the primary sense is the eye, rather than the ear. Movies are like visual parables and make great illustrations of the timeless truth about the Gospel" The only preparation required is for the group members to eat the popcorn, read the 'blurb', the Bible passage for each session as this is to help us to 'connect' the theme of the film to keep us open to the possibilities of God's word for us. Session 1 Review – Simon Birch
See: Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him and Hebrews 11:1 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Irene Carter November 2006 Session 2 Review - Minority ReportMinority report is a science fiction film that questions whether or not we should know the future and what choices we should be allowed to make regarding it. The Police Chief John Anderton dedicates his life to stopping crimes before they happen after the sudden disappearance of his son. This is done through the use of three 'pre-cognitive' individuals who together have the ability to see future crimes. The turning point in the film is when Anderton becomes the hunted rather than the hunter. He is seen in one of the visions as the killer, which forces him to go on the run as he believes that he could never kill someone. However, on his journey he discovers that the system is flawed. Not all three of the pre-cogs agreed on every detail of each vision. This film poses a lot of questions. It makes you think about freedom of choice and the equality of human life. The choice element comes into the film when Anderton has to choose whether or not to carry out the vision and become a killer. Also, there is the choice of what should happen to these future felons. In the film, they are put away in a condition where they are aware of their surroundings but unable to do anything. Is this a humane way of dealing with them? Do we really have the choice to play God with other people's lives and decide fitting punishments? Another example of inhumane treatment is of the pre-cogs who are kept in a state where they are not fully asleep or awake. They are not considered to be human because of their gift. This film made us think about the choices we have to make in our lives and how they will affect other people around us. "For I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in his ways, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws…Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice , and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life". Deuteronomy 30:15-20.
Molly Slocombe December 2006 Session 3 Review – It's a Wonderful Life
The climax of the film is based on George's trust in God. When Clarence the angel arrives, George is very sceptical, but gradually comes to trust him and so trust God. The film shows us that God is always listening, and will hear our prayers and answer them if he can. In short, trust in God and he will look after and guard you. Laura Clash December 2006 See Psalm 91:11
For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways. |
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Simon Birch is the smallest kid in town, at birth his parents were told that he would not live through the night but at 12 years old, Simon knows that he was born to do something great. He befriends another outcast, Joe and together they search for the identity of Joe's father whilst Simon tries to find his purpose in life. The film captured me straight away and I laughed throughout aswell as crying through most of it aswell. As the plot twists and turns, the most prominent, consistent thing throughout the film is Simon's faith in God. Throughout all the hardship he suffers he continues to believe that some day he will be Gods instrument. The film poses deep questions for the watcher on their own faith and how much they our willing to put their own lives into the hands of God. We are all born with talents and a lot of potential and for Simon; with the help of God he has the ability to fulfil his potential.
"It's a Wonderful Life" is a film about George Bailey, a man who dreams that one day he will get out of Bedford Springs, and see the world. However, circumstances prevent him from ever breaking free from his home town, and gradually he is forced to stay behind and let his dreams go as his friends fly away and prosper far away from their little town. George is a very generous man, who always puts others before himself, and he stands up against the local rich man, Mr Potter, becoming the town's hero. In the end, George becomes very desperate and decides to end it all – but is saved by his guardian angel, who takes him on a trip to show him what the world would be like without George Bailey.|
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