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Contents Preface vi 1 Christianity and film in conversation 1 2 The Heart of the Matter: Escapism vs. Religion 36 3 Theological Currents in Contemporary Cinema: Seven Case Studies 64 Fight Club 66 The Prince of Tides 74 The Purple Rose of Cairo 80 Billy Liar 86 The Apartment 92 Groundhog Day 96 Raging Bull 108 4 Movie gods and goddesses: the role of the celebrity 125 Julie Christie 133 Robert De Niro 136 Paul Newman 143 Jack Nicholson 151 5 The 'Passion' of the Audience 168 Theology and diversity 203 6 New Ways Forward 215 Bibliography 223 Webliography 256 Filmography 259 Index 267
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Motion pictures -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.