Thinking Theologically About Movies

Since I love movies, I found this interview from Relevant to be intriguing:

While summertime is generally the season of blockbuster hits, it seems this summer’s films have been particularly intriguing and highly anticipated, from Iron Man to The Dark Knight, from WALL-E to The Incredible Hulk. Aside from the pure entertainment value, what spiritual value can be gleaned from these movies—and from film in general? We speak with Craig Detweiler on his new book, Into the Dark; his opinion on this summer's films; and how faith and film connect.

Here is a description of the book, Into The Dark:

In this book, Craig Detweiler examines forty-five films from the twenty-first century that resonate theologically--from The Lord of the Rings trilogy to Little Miss Sunshine--offering groundbreaking insight into their scriptural connections and theological applications. Detweiler writes with the eye of a filmmaker, leads Hollywood and religion initiatives at Fuller Seminary, and even came to faith through cinema. In this book, he unpacks the "theology of everyday life," exploring the Spirit of God in creation, redemption, and "general revelation" through sometimes unlikely filmmakers. It's the first authoritative book that dissects up-to-date movies selected by the popular Internet Movie Database. This book is recommended for teachers, students, pastors, film fans, and those interested in the intersection of Christianity and culture.