2012 Puddly Awards
 
 
Follow us on TwitterFollow us on FacebookFollow us on TumblrSubscribe to RSS

Recently Viewed clear list

Guests | January 18, 2012

Alexis Smith: IMG In the Kitchen with a Deadline

2 comments By Alexis Smith

When I have a writing deadline approaching, you'll probably find me in the kitchen. It's horrible, I know, but when I work with a deadline, I tend... Continue »
  1. $7.67 Sale Trade Paper add to wish list

    Glaciers (Tin House New Voice)

    Alexis Smith 9781935639206
spacer
Free Shipping!

Ships free on qualified orders.
$10.00
List price: $18.00
Used Trade Paper
Ships in 1 to 3 days
Add to Wishlist
available for shipping or prepaid pickup only
Available for In-store Pickup
in 7 to 12 days
Qty Store Section
1 Partner Warehouse General- General

Behind the Screen : Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture (05 Edition)

by Spencer Lewerenz

Behind the Screen : Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture (05 Edition) Cover

 

Synopses & Reviews

Please note that used books may not include additional media (study guides, CDs, DVDs, solutions manuals, etc.) as described in the publisher comments.

Publisher Comments:

When it comes to Hollywood, Christians too quickly wash their hands of popular culture and leave this immensely influential media to unbelievers. In truth, the industry is listening. There is a church in Hollywood, but too often their work is unrecognized. Behind the Screen offers a glimpse of Hollywood insiders who, through their jobs on movie sets, behind TV shows, and in radio broadcasts, work together to give glory to God. With contributions from the writers and producers of such productions as Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever, That '70s Show, and others, believers everywhere are encouraged to join with the church in Hollywood and do their part in closing the gap between Christianity and culture.

Review:

"This thought-provoking collection of essays on Hollywood includes contributions by Christian writers for both film and television. After a hard-hitting, impressively self-reflective opening piece on the history of Hollywood's tortured relationship with Christianity, essayists expound on a number of topics, from how to survive mostly secular Tinseltown with one's faith intact to exploring reasons why the industry is so secular in the first place. Refreshingly enough, the book's tone is almost completely nondefensive; these authors are culture makers who want to seamlessly integrate their beliefs with their work and art. One standout essay is Thom Parham's 'Why Do Heathens Make the Best Christian Films?' It asks why, when non-Christians have been making faith-filled masterpieces like The Lord of the Rings , Chariots of Fire and The Shawshank Redemption, believers are wasting their energy on 'unwatchable' dreck like The Omega Code. Readers also shouldn't miss movie marketer Jonathan Bock's proactive essay 'Love the Cinema, Hate the Sin.'" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)

Synopsis:

Offering a glimpse of Hollywood insiders who, through their jobs on movie sets, TV shows, and radio broadcasts, work together to give glory to God. Contributors include writers and producers of such productions as" Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever," and "That '70s Show."

Synopsis:

Hollywood: Devil's playground or God's mission field? Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever, and That '70s Show have been some of the biggest productions in film and television. But did you know that Christians have been behind the scenes of these and other box office ratings smashes? Industry professionals Spencer Lewerenz and Barbara Nicolosi have discovered that the church is very much alive in Hollywood--and making a difference! Behind the Screen presents the fascinating look at Hollywood through the eyes of Christian writers, producers, and executives living out their faith behind TV shows, on movie sets, and in studio offices. In their own words, they will take you behind the screen to reveal what Hollywood thinks of God and what you can do to close the gap between Christianity and culture. "Behind the Screen is filled with insights from Christian media professionals who challenge us to stop grousing and start using the power of storytelling to broadcast hope. Do yourself a favor--turn off the TV, skip the movie opening this weekend, sit down, make yourself a tub of popcorn, and read this book."--David McFadzean, producer, Home Improvement, What Women Want, and Where the Heart Is

Synopsis:

This volume offers a glimpse of Hollywood insiders who work together to give glory to God. Contributors include writers and producers of such productions as" Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever," and "That '70s Show."
back to top
back to top

Product Details

ISBN:
9780801065477
Subtitle:
Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture
Editor:
Lewerenz, Spencer
Editor:
Lewerenz, Spencer
Editor:
Nicolosi, Barbara
Editor:
Nicolosi, Barbara
Publisher:
Baker Books
Subject:
Christian Life - Pop Culture Issues
Subject:
Motion pictures
Subject:
Actors
Subject:
Motion picture industry
Subject:
Christianity - Christian Life - Pop Culture Issues
Subject:
Christianity - General
Subject:
Mass Media - General
Subject:
Film & Video - History & Criticism
Subject:
Media Studies
Subject:
Culture in motion pictures
Subject:
Television broadcasting -- United States.
Publication Date:
November 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
216
Dimensions:
850x550
back to top

Other books you might like

  1. $3.95 New Trade Paper add to wish list

    Six Characters in Search of an Author (Dover Thrift Editions)

    Luigi Pirandello 9780486299921
  2. $1.50 Used Trade Paper add to wish list

    The Playboy of the Western World and Two Other Irish Plays (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)

    W A Armstrong 9780140188783
  3. $1.95 Used Mass Market add to wish list

    Mother Courage and her children :a chronicle of the Thirty Years' War

    Bertolt Brecht 9780394171067
  4. $11.95 Used Trade Paper add to wish list

    Year of the King: An Actor's Diary and Sketchbook

    Antony Sher 9780879101657
  5. $3.95 New Trade Paper add to wish list

    Miss Julie (Dover Thrift Editions)

    August Strindberg 9780486272818
  6. $3.00 New Trade Paper add to wish list

    The Rivals (Dover Thrift Editions)

    Richard Brinsley Sheridan 9780486404332
back to top
Behind the Screen : Hollywood Insiders on Faith, Film, and Culture (05 Edition) Used Trade Paper
0 stars - 0 reviews
$10.00 In Stock
Product details 216 pages Baker Books - English 9780801065477 Reviews:
"Publishers Weekly Review" by , "This thought-provoking collection of essays on Hollywood includes contributions by Christian writers for both film and television. After a hard-hitting, impressively self-reflective opening piece on the history of Hollywood's tortured relationship with Christianity, essayists expound on a number of topics, from how to survive mostly secular Tinseltown with one's faith intact to exploring reasons why the industry is so secular in the first place. Refreshingly enough, the book's tone is almost completely nondefensive; these authors are culture makers who want to seamlessly integrate their beliefs with their work and art. One standout essay is Thom Parham's 'Why Do Heathens Make the Best Christian Films?' It asks why, when non-Christians have been making faith-filled masterpieces like The Lord of the Rings , Chariots of Fire and The Shawshank Redemption, believers are wasting their energy on 'unwatchable' dreck like The Omega Code. Readers also shouldn't miss movie marketer Jonathan Bock's proactive essay 'Love the Cinema, Hate the Sin.'" Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) (Copyright Reed Business Information, Inc.)
"Synopsis" by , Offering a glimpse of Hollywood insiders who, through their jobs on movie sets, TV shows, and radio broadcasts, work together to give glory to God. Contributors include writers and producers of such productions as" Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever," and "That '70s Show."
"Synopsis" by , Hollywood: Devil's playground or God's mission field? Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever, and That '70s Show have been some of the biggest productions in film and television. But did you know that Christians have been behind the scenes of these and other box office ratings smashes? Industry professionals Spencer Lewerenz and Barbara Nicolosi have discovered that the church is very much alive in Hollywood--and making a difference! Behind the Screen presents the fascinating look at Hollywood through the eyes of Christian writers, producers, and executives living out their faith behind TV shows, on movie sets, and in studio offices. In their own words, they will take you behind the screen to reveal what Hollywood thinks of God and what you can do to close the gap between Christianity and culture. "Behind the Screen is filled with insights from Christian media professionals who challenge us to stop grousing and start using the power of storytelling to broadcast hope. Do yourself a favor--turn off the TV, skip the movie opening this weekend, sit down, make yourself a tub of popcorn, and read this book."--David McFadzean, producer, Home Improvement, What Women Want, and Where the Heart Is
"Synopsis" by , This volume offers a glimpse of Hollywood insiders who work together to give glory to God. Contributors include writers and producers of such productions as" Joan of Arcadia, Mission Impossible, Batman Forever," and "That '70s Show."
spacer
spacer
  • back to top
Follow us on...


Powell's City of Books is an independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon, that fills a whole city block with more than a million new, used, and out of print books. Shop those shelves — plus literally millions more books, DVDs, and eBooks — here at Powells.com.