Through a Screen Darkly

A collection of 117 posts

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A Heavy Dose of "Through a Screen Darkly"

Matt Page has a blog where he tracks the development, release, and reception of movies that are in some way based on the Bible. This last week, he came down with a cold, and he suffered through it by reading Through a Screen Darkly. He's posted a few

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Angela Walker's "Through a Screen Darkly" Interview

I enjoyed my interview with Angela Walker, the brains behind ChristianCinema.com. I met Angela at the Biola Media Conference 2007, and we quickly figured out that we had much to discuss. I appreciated her thoughtful questions, and we must have talked for an hour and a half. Here'

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Matthew Vaughan Discovers "Through a Screen Darkly"

Yet another satisfied reader. You folks had better be careful. You might just convince me to write even more about the revelatory power of movies!

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Along the Way with Kim Jeffries: "Ratatouille," Patriotic Movies, Storytelling, and More

You can listen in on the conversation I had with Kim Jeffries on her show Along the Way. My part starts after some talk about hip-hop and the West Nile Virus. (I don't think I'm supposed to draw any conclusions from that.) In fact, I'

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Superfast Reader Reads "Darkly"

Reading is Annie's superpower, and she's focused those powers on Through a Screen Darkly.

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An English Professor Reports on Using "Through a Screen Darkly" in the Classroom

Many thanks to Christine Chaney, Ph.D., in the Department of English at Seattle Pacific University, for sharing these kind words... Through A Screen Darkly Through A Screen Darkly

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ChristianCinema.com interview: "Through a Screen Darkly"

Angela Walker at ChristianCinema.com has just posted what may be the most substantial interview yet about Through a Screen Darkly.

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Tina Forkner on "Through a Screen Darkly"

At a writers' retreat several weeks ago, I met Tina Forkner, a novelist who was still dizzy with the excitement of just getting her first book contract. Tina's a storyteller with a poet's eye for detail, and it was a pleasure to get to know

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For book clubs, for film-discussion groups, or just for some summer reading...

I've been fairly quiet lately about the progress of Through a Screen Darkly. But, having just started taking notes for my next book about film, I suppose it wouldn't hurt to share a couple of recent highlights. I just delivered some copies of Darkly to a

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Frederica Matthewes-Green on "Through a Screen Darkly"

"What books were to previous generations, movies are to the present one; their ability to teach and shape our view of reality is unparalled by any other medium. Christians can't afford to be ignorant of the content and power here, and Through a Screen Darkly provides and

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Wonderosity

Leif Hansen is a curious fellow. Curious in that he asks a lot of questions. So it's a good thing that he's got a podcast, and special guests to field his questions. Wonderosity is Hansen's podcast, where he wonders as he wanders out under

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Nappaland Reviews "Through a Screen Darkly"

Nappaland has published the latest recommendation for Through a Screen Darkly. Much to my delight and surprise, the good responses just keep coming in.

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Crown Video asks about "Through a Screen Darkly"

Here's the latest online interview I've done about Through a Screen Darkly. Tim Willson of Crown Video asked me some questions.

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I've Survived the "Steve Brown, Etc" show!

Did you hear my conversation with the wild and crazy guys on the Steve Brown, Etc. show? That's okay. It's right here. Just try and believe your ears. There's no radio show quite like this on Christian radio in my town.

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Darrel Manson reads "Through a Screen Darkly"

Full disclosure: Darrel Manson, who writes for HollywoodJesus.com, is a friend as well as a colleague. But I'm glad he's read Through a Screen Darkly, and he's posted some thoughts about that here.

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On the Radio with Steve Brown, Kim Jeffries

Tune in to Steve Brown Etc.  We're talking about examining beauty, truth, and evil at the movies... and thus we're talking about Through a Screen Darkly. And later: Kim Jeffries at Along the Way.

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Len Evans Discovers "Darkly"

Here's another blogger, Len Evans, thinking about Through a Screen Darkly.

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Beyond "Darkly": Christians in Hollywood Ponder Next Steps

I recently visited Biola University to speak about Through a Screen Darkly during their 2007 Media Conference. While I was there, I talked with several industry movers and shakers, and then wrote about the questions challenging Christians in Hollywood today. Here's the article at Christianity Today Movies. And

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"Darkly" Inspires a Small-World Connection

Jessica Poundstone, a friend of mine quoted in Through a Screen Darkly, had quite a surprise when her quote made its way to the attention of the very person she was talking about... Bill Frisell. You gotta read it to believe it.

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"Darkly" Goes Past the Popcorn

Greg Wright recently noted Through a Screen Darkly in a commentary at Past the Popcorn. In his new book, Through A Screen Darkly, Christian film critic Jeffrey Overstreet explains in terms that might be a little more accessible. “Sticky seat cushions, talkative teens, annoying big screen commercials—it’s all

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A Two-Part Interview at Christians in the Arts

Leanne Benfield Martin is featuring a two-part interview about Through a Screen Darkly at her blog: Christians in the Arts. Here are some of her challenging questions... Part One. * "You have said that you feel compelled to 'sit down between Christian culture and secular society, trying to help

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Professor Paul Kuritz says...

I've just discovered the blog of a fellow named Professor Paul Kuritz. Because he just just discovered Through a Screen Darkly. Thank you for that review, Professor Kuritz!

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Christians in the Arts: An Interview

Leanne Benfield Martin interviewed me last week, and today she has published the first part of that two-part interview. Thanks, Leanne!

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Chesterton on Thursday, Harvest Logos Books on Saturday

This week, I have two more Seattle appearances to talk about Through a Screen Darkly. I'll be at the Seattle gathering of the Chesterton Society on Thursday to give a presentation and sign books. You'll find a description of my presentation, and the location of the

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Tonight: Third Place Books (Lake Forest Park) at 6:30 pm

Tonight at 6:30pm, at the Third Place Books store in Lake Forest Park, I'll be talking about my favorite films, my favorite director/actor interviews, and my favorite “film-critic hate mail.” Oh, and yes, and my book about a life of dangerous moviegoing... Through a Screen Darkly.