The release of Don't Look Up around Christmas and Epiphany seems like a gift to sermon writers. The film depicts celestial message of impending doom that too many refuse to look up and see. Well, you know who *did* look up? Some Magi, and what they saw heralded salvation, not doom, for the world. Of course, the film was topical for other reasons. When writer-director Adam McKay scripted the film pre-pandemic, he had no idea that reality was an a collision course with his comedy, forcing him to reportedly alter or cut … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Don’t Look Up at The Matrix
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Oscars Film Reflection Series: Parasite
Many thanks to Drew Trotter of the Consortium of Christian Study Centers for his thoughtful reflections on the 2020 Academy Awards Best Picture Nominees. He wraps up the series today with Parasite. For the whole series, click here. To learn more about Drew's work with The Consortium of Christian Study Centers, or to look for Christian study centers near your campus or study guide and film resources, click here. Parasite (R, 132 mins.) Director: Bong Joon Ho. Writer: Bong Joon Ho (story and screenplay), Jin Won … [Read more...] about Oscars Film Reflection Series: Parasite