Film as religion: myths, morals, and rituals

Abstract

Part i A Method for Viewing Film as Religion:Existing Approaches to Religion and FilmThe Definition of Religion Myths about Myth Rituals and Morals The Religion-Film Dialogue as Interreligious Dialogue Part ii Genre and Film Analyses Westerns and Action Movies:Die Hard (1988) Gangster Films The Godfather (1972) and The Godfather, Part II (1974) Melodrama, Tearjerkers, and Women's Films:Titanic (1997) Romantic Comedies:When Harry Met Sally (1989) Children's Films and Fantasy E.T., The Extraterrestrial (1982) Science Fiction:The Terminator (1984) and Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991) The Original Star Wars Films (1977, 1980, 1983) Thrillers and Horror Movies:Alfred Hitchcock Psycho (1960) The Silence of the Lambs (1991) Conclusion Notes Bibliography Name and Subject Index Film Index About the Author

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