Reel Spirit: A Guide to Movies That Inspire, Explore and Empower

By Raymond Teague

Book Overview

Reel Spirit is your personal guide to spirituality in the movies. This insightful book includes 400 movies, with reviews of films from various genres that span the history of the cinema, from the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0871592487
• ISBN13: 9780871592484
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Unity School of Christianity
• Length: 438 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.3" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

THIS IS DEFINITELY AN INVALUABLE GUIDE

I so enjoy finding spiritual elements in films, and this book helps immensely in alerting one to points in many films that one might miss. I question the spiritual value in some of the films discussed, but that's all to the good. I use this guide weekly chaeck;ing out the movies on TV, as well as, like other reviewers, taking it with me to the video store or library where I often check out videos. I believe that this book will do loads in enhancing your enjoyment of many films, and may change your mind about some which you consdidered valueless until spiritual elements are brought out.

At Long Last!!! A really rewarding guide to films

Reel Spirit is a terrific guide to film! Buy it quickly and pop a copy into the car--you'll want to have with you every time you visit the video store! A must have for anyone who enjoys films that lift both heart and spirit.

A Spiritual "Ahaaa!"

Reel Spirit recognizes spirituality and clarifies why so many movies appeal to so many of us the way they do. The insights are meaningful, and the writing is as engaging as an on-going dialog, conveying the delightful experience of going to the movies with a connoisseur who happens to be your best friend.

What comes after "Did you like it?"

Have you ever read one of those parenting magazines that says you should watch movies with your kids and then talk about what you've seen? If you're like me, you may be perfectly willing to do this, but don't know what to say. Reel Spirit provides some great conversation starters so that you and your family or friends can make moviegoing a shared experience. And if all those titles at the video store overwhelm you, use the book to identify good movies ahead of time!

Takes the guesswork out of picking a movie

What a great, great book! As soon as it arrived, I quickly glanced through it and knew I would want to savor it for later. It's really difficult to put down. It's *very* easy to use; extremely well organized. The movies are grouped into headings from "Angels (and Other Messengers) in Our Midst" to "Have Yourself a Supernatural Christmas." I especially liked reading the author's reviews of movies I'd seen such as Edward Scissorhands, Mulan, Powder and my favorite, Resurrection. This book takes the guesswork out of what movie to see tonight!