The holiday film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) teaches us to realize that life is a gift even when everything’s going wrong. Everyday wonder, friendships, and the pursuit of God all help us see this truth.
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film criticism
“It’s a Wonderful Life”
The holiday film “It’s a Wonderful Life” (1946) may feel out of place this year. But George Bailey teaches us about finding joy and wonder even in difficulty.
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The Voyage of Life: What Lasts?
Films often reflect common cultural questions. Ken engages with three films that all ask the question of how we ought to live in light of death.
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“Listening In” Interview with Warren Cole Smith on “Reading” Films
In spring 2018, Ken Boa led a session for the Colson Center for Christian Worldview on “How to ‘Read’ a Film.” Warren Cole Smith, who facilitated the course, decided to sit down with Ken afterward and discuss more in-depth his 10-part process for evaluating films. This was the second time Ken was a guest on Smith’s show this year (earlier, he spoke to him about his book Life in the Presence of God).
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What Makes a “Good Movie”?
Whether you deem a movie to be “good” or not depends on your definition. It also depends on your approach to movies. Read about the five main approaches to film watching in the Christian world, ranging from an abstinence mindset to seeing films as dialogue-starters or even “divine encounters.” Also, Ken discusses questions of agenda and worldview as they relate to films.
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