Film as religion : myths, morals, and rituals /
Lyden, John, 1959-
Film as religion : myths, morals, and rituals / John C. Lyden. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (235 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A method for viewing film as religion. The definition of religion -- Myths about myth -- Rituals and morals -- Religion-film dialogue as interreligious dialogue -- Intermission: thoughts on genre and audiences -- Genre and film analyses. Westerns and action and superhero films -- Gangster films -- Melodrama and "women's films" -- Romantic comedies -- Children's fantasy films -- Science fiction films -- Horror films -- War films -- Conclusions.
9781479855926 (e-book)
Motion pictures--Religious aspects.
Motion pictures--Moral and ethical aspects.
Electronic books.
PN1995.5 / .L89 2019
791.43/682
Film as religion : myths, morals, and rituals / John C. Lyden. - Second edition. - 1 online resource (235 pages)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A method for viewing film as religion. The definition of religion -- Myths about myth -- Rituals and morals -- Religion-film dialogue as interreligious dialogue -- Intermission: thoughts on genre and audiences -- Genre and film analyses. Westerns and action and superhero films -- Gangster films -- Melodrama and "women's films" -- Romantic comedies -- Children's fantasy films -- Science fiction films -- Horror films -- War films -- Conclusions.
9781479855926 (e-book)
Motion pictures--Religious aspects.
Motion pictures--Moral and ethical aspects.
Electronic books.
PN1995.5 / .L89 2019
791.43/682