Hollywood Theology: The Commodification of Religion in Twentieth-Century Films
A motion picture is a product formed by the intricate inter-play of film industry forces and cultural expectations. Hollywood must attract audiences and audiences crave gratification or, perhaps, edification. Movies with religious themes can deal with momentous issues, but take the risk of affrontin...
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2001
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Religion and American culture
Year: 2001, Volume: 11, Issue: 2, Pages: 191-231 |
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