Are Sci-Fi Hits Like ‘Rebel Moon’ Faith-Based Films?

(ANALYSIS) There is something profoundly different about how sci-fi and fantasy movies deal with faith and religion and how traditionally “faith-based” films do. And that is, quite obviously, when you think about it, that these movies treat faith like fiction and fantasy, whereas faith-based fiction treats it as fact. It’s the same as how comic books like Superman treat aliens as “real” in their stories, but no one would actually pretend that these comics are making any truth claims about the existence of aliens.

Religion, Entertainment, NewsJoseph HolmesApril 29, 2024Joseph Holmes, Dune, Rebel Moon, sci-fi, films and TV, faith-based films, religion, news, Primary featureComment

‘Arthur the King’ A Sweet, But Shallow, Drama

(REVIEW) Based on the book “Arthur: The Dog Who Crossed the Jungle to Find a Home,” the movie version follows the true-life story of the comeback of professional adventure racer Michael Light, played by Mark Wahlberg, who is trying to win his first race after a humiliating previous attempt. What results is a movie that’s wholesome and sweet, yet ultimately shallow and formulaic.

2024 Oscars: ‘Oppenheimer’ Cleans Up And The Night’s Other Big Winners

The Oscars were held on Sunday at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood in Los Angeles. Jimmy Kimmel returned as host for the fourth time, joined onstage by an all-star list of presenters. Did any faith-based films win? Here’s a look at this year’s winners.

Why Popular Faith-Based Films Like ‘The Chosen’ Aren’t Nominated For Oscars

Are faith projects such as “The Chosen” not considered for secular awards because of anti-Christian bias? While there is plenty of bias in Hollywood, the reason is a much more complicated one. Film critic Joseph Holmes delves into the issue in time for this Sunday’s Academy Awards ceremony.

How The 2024 Oscars Wrestle With A Post-Christian West

(ANALYSIS) This year’s Best Picture nominees at the 2024 Academy Awards showcase how our culture is wrestling with a post-Christian society, whether or not these films feature religion or not. While Hollywood has gained a reputation for being deeply secular — even anti-religious — after Oscar nominees over the past two years featured rather complex portrayals of religion.

‘Ordinary Angels’ Reveals How Faith-Based Films Have (And Have Not) Grown in 20 Years

(REVIEW) “Ordinary Angels” is a welcome sign of how the baseline modern faith-based films have come a long way since their beginnings 20 years ago. Those who enjoy the formula will be happy at how the quality has increased and will get everything they’re looking for. Those who wish the industry would grow beyond that need to keep wishing – but will find the ride more enjoyable than 20 years ago.

Christianity, Film & TVJoseph HolmesFebruary 23, 2024Joseph Holmes, movies, faith-based films, films, ChristianityComment

Attempting To Define The Faith-Based Movie Genre

(ANALYSIS) As long as they’ve been around, so-called “faith-based films” have been mired in controversy. Whether it’s accusations of bad writing and acting, heavy-handed messages or the demonizing of non-Christians, such movies always seem to be a lightning rod of passionate disagreement.

‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ Could Usher End Of Faith-Based Films As We Know Them

(ANALYSIS) Can the faith-based film industry shift from appealing to married women to single women? It’s highly doubtful. It would require a huge shift in talent and genre that I don’t see evidence for. Certainly, the happily-married, evangelical men who now run the faith-based film industry would be unlikely to do it.

5 Things Faith-Based Films Get Right

(ANALYSIS) Often panned both by secular and Christian film critics, faith-based films have been criticized for many things, whether it’s for the writing, acting or for perceived problematic messages. And yet, with all of the criticism, much of it valid (including much of it by me), it can get lost what good things there are in what we call “faith-based films” — movies made by people of faith for people of faith — that cause them to resonate so strongly with so many people.

Analysis, Film & TVJoseph HolmesSeptember 27, 2023Joseph Holmes, movies, film, faith-based films, Christianity, religion, faith, Hollywood Comments

Why Faith-Based Films Like ‘Surprised By Oxford’ Struggle With Romance

(REVIEW) The movie is a fictionalized adaptation of the memoir of Carolyn Webber by the same name. It follows brilliant, but emotionally guarded, Caro Drake as she arrives in Oxford with the singular goal of attaining her PhD. Through a turbulent friendship with a charming young man, she begins to open herself up to love and God.

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