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Biblical Epics

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Author : Bruce Francis Babington
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2009-06-01

Biblical Epics written by Bruce Francis Babington and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-01 with Religion categories.

Biblical Epics: Sacred Narrative in the Hollywood Cinema is a major survey and analysis of the relationship between religion and film, and traces the development of this genre in Hollywood. The book examines the impact of religion, ethnicity, sexuality, and gender on this complex genre, within the context of American history. Together, Bruce Francis Babington and Peter William Evans raise questions of narrative spectacle, Jewish-Christian relations, authorship, star meanings, the representation of Christ, and sexual desire. The authors theorize the Biblical epic in its three main forms: the Old Testament epic; the Christ film; and the Roman-Christian epic. Films analyzed include David and Bathsheba, The Last Temptation of Christ, The King of Kings, The Greatest Story Ever Told, Demetrius and the Gladiators, Samson and Delilah, and Ben Hur.

Hollywood Biblical Epics

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Author : Richard Lindsay
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-06-19

Hollywood Biblical Epics written by Richard Lindsay and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-19 with Performing Arts categories.

This is the only book of its kind to explore biblical epics from an LGBT perspective, studying films from the silent era, to the postwar major studio era, to the present day. In spite of restrictive Hollywood censorship regulations, filmmakers throughout history have pushed the boundaries of sex and violence when making religious films. In this unrivaled text, author and educator Richard Lindsay analyzes the relationship between bible-based epics and "camp"—films with overwrought acting, casts of thousands, and exotic sexuality. Lindsay presents the ways in which camp style identifies films as "biblical" in the mainstream imagination, while undermining their traditional religious messages through the inclusion of sexually diverse subtexts. Viewed through this lens, this provocative book explores topics like the Jazz Age excesses of The King of Kings, the pre-code decadence of The Sign of the Cross, the horror movie tropes of The Passion of the Christ, and comparisons between Ben-Hur and the gay male fantasies of 1960s beefcake magazines. Additional content features the history of biblical epics and a comparison of the pious expectations of filmgoers against the real content of the films.

Hollywood Biblical Epics

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Author : Richard A. Lindsay
language : en
Publisher: Praeger
Release Date : 2015

Hollywood Biblical Epics written by Richard A. Lindsay and has been published by Praeger this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Bible films categories.

In spite of restrictive Hollywood censorship regulations, filmmakers throughout history have pushed the boundaries of sex and violence when making religious films. In this unrivaled text, author and educator Richard Lindsay analyzes the relationship between bible-based epics and ""camp""--Films with overwrought acting, casts of thousands, and exotic sexuality. Lindsay presents the ways in which camp style identifies films as ""biblical"" in the mainstream imagination, while undermining their traditional religious messages through the inclusion of sexually diverse subtexts. Viewed through th.

Epic Sound

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Author : Stephen C. Meyer
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2014-11-27

Epic Sound written by Stephen C. Meyer and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-27 with Performing Arts categories.

“A well-researched and thorough book examining what the author finds to be a unique facet of film music of the late 1940s and early 1950s.” —Soundtrax Lavish musical soundtracks contributed a special grandeur to the new widescreen, stereophonic sound movie experience of postwar biblical epics such as Samson and Delilah, Ben-Hur, and Quo Vadis. In Epic Sound, Stephen C. Meyer shows how music was utilized for various effects, sometimes serving as a vehicle for narrative plot and at times complicating biblical and cinematic interpretation. In this way, the soundscapes of these films reflected the ideological and aesthetic tensions within the genre, and more generally, within postwar American society. By examining key biblical films, Meyer adeptly engages musicology with film studies to explore cinematic interpretations of the Bible during the 1940s through the 1960s. “A major contribution to the field of film music studies and ought to be widely read by musicologists with an interest in film. Really, it ought to be read by film scholars as well: although the depth of Meyer’s engagement with the music is felt on almost every page, this is also a powerfully sustained exploration of the biblical epic as a film genre.” —American Music “Meyer’s clear and articulate study promises to be a welcome addition to the reading list of anyone interested not just in film but in mid-century music history.” —Journal of the Society for American Music “An ambitious and fascinating book.” —James Buhler, The University of Texas at Austin

Hollywood And The Bible

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Author : Benjamin Sambul
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013-12

Hollywood And The Bible written by Benjamin Sambul and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12 with Performing Arts categories.

Hollywood has been putting out Bible movies since the Silent Era. This amazing new book, "Hollywood and the Bible," is your guide for some of the most memorable Bible films from the past century. They're all in here: the big-budget extravaganzas and hopeful near-misses. Focusing on the Old Testament, but including a glossary of mostly all Biblical epics ever made, this reference guide is a must-have for Bible movie aficionados. The main chapter, of course, is about DeMille's 1956 epic The Ten Commandments (starring Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner), the standard-bearer by which all other Biblical movies are judged against. Many people only know of this Bible film, but it wasn't the first nor will it be the last. There are many other enjoyable Biblical movies, and this excellent reference guide offers detailed analyses of the more important films of this genre. It also features brilliant full-color illustrations by up-and-coming young artist Zac Karis Crawford, so relax and enjoy as you go back in time!

Bible And Cinema

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Author : Adele Reinhartz
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-03-30

Bible And Cinema written by Adele Reinhartz and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-30 with Religion categories.

Bible and Cinema: An Introduction is a comprehensive examination of how the Bible has been used and represented in mainstream cinema to develop its plots, characters, and themes. The book considers two general types of films: Bible movies that retell biblical stories, such as the Exodus and the life of Jesus, and Bible-related movies that make use of biblical books, stories, verses, and figures, and Bibles themselves to tell non-biblical, often fictional, narratives. Topics covered include: the contribution of Bible and Bible-related movies to the history of the Bible’s reception; the ways in which filmmakers make use of scripture to address and reflect their own time and place; the Bible as a vehicle through which films can address social and political issues, reflect human experiences and emotions, explore existential issues such as evil and death, and express themes such as destruction and redemption; the role of the Bible as a source of ethics and morality, and how this role is both perpetuated and undermined in a range of contemporary Hollywood films; and film as a medium for experiences of transcendence, and the role of the Bible in creating such experiences. This thoroughly updated second edition includes insightful analysis of films such as Noah, Gods and Men, Mary Magdalene, and The Shawshank Redemption, paying attention to visual and aural elements as well as plot, character, and dialogue. The book also includes pedagogical resources including discussions of film theory, as well as key words and discussion questions. Teachers, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of Bible and cinema will find this an invaluable guide to a growing field.

Hollywood Biblical Epics

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Author : Richard Lindsay
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2015-06-19

Hollywood And The Bible

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Author : Benjamin Sambul
language : en
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Release Date : 2019-07-29

Hollywood And The Bible written by Benjamin Sambul and has been published by eBookIt.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-29 with Performing Arts categories.

Hollywood has been putting out Bible movies since the Silent Era. This amazing new book, "Hollywood and the Bible", is your guide for some of the most memorable Bible films from the past century. They're all in here, from the big-budget extravaganzas to the hopeful near-misses. Focusing on the Old Testament, but including a glossary of mostly all Biblical films ever made, this reference guide is a must-read for Bible movie aficionados. The main chapter, of course, is about DeMille's 1956 epic The Ten Commandments, the standard-bearer by which all other Bible movies are judged against. Many people only know of this Bible film, but it wasn't the first nor will it be the last. There are many other enjoyable Biblical movies, and this excellent book offers detailed analyses of the more important films of this genre. So relax and enjoy as you go back in time!

Bible And Cinema

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Author : Adele Reinhartz
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-08

This is a comprehensive introduction to the ways in which the Bible has been used and represented in mainstream cinema. Adele Reinhartz considers the pervasive use of the Bible in feature films, and the medium of film as part of the Bible’s reception history. The book examines how films draw on the Old and New Testament and the figure of Jesus Christ in various direct and indirect ways to develop their plots, characters, and themes. As well as movies that set out explicitly to retell biblical stories in their ancient context, it explores the ways in which contemporary, fictional feature films make use of biblical narrative. Topics covered include: how filmmakers make use of scripture to address and reflect their own time and place. the Bible as a vehicle through which films can address social and political issues, reflect human experiences and emotions, explore existential issues such as evil and death, and express themes such as destruction and redemption. the role of the Bible as a source of ethics and morality, and how this connection is both perpetuated and undermined in a range of contemporary Hollywood films. films that create an experience of transcendence, and the ways in which the Bible figures in that experience. Reinhartz offers insightful analysis of numerous films including The Ten Commandments and The Shawshank Redemption, paying attention to visual and aural elements as well as plot, character, and dialogue. Students will find this an invaluable guide to a growing field.

T T Clark Companion To The Bible And Film

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Author : Richard Walsh
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-06-28

T T Clark Companion To The Bible And Film written by Richard Walsh and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-28 with Religion categories.

The first decades of the twenty-first century saw a resurgence of the biblical epic film, such as Noah and Exodus: Gods and Kings, which was in turn accompanied by a growth of biblical film criticism. This companion surveys that field of study by framing it in light of significant and recent biblical films as well as the voices of key biblical film critics. Non-Hollywood and seemingly "non-biblical†? films also come under investigation. The contributors concentrate on three points: "context†?, focusing on the 'Bible in' specific film genres and cultural situations; "theory†?, applying theory from both religion and film studies, with an eye to their possible intersections; and "recent and significant texts†?, reflecting on which texts and themes have been most important in 'biblical film' and which are currently at the fore. Exploring cinema across the globe, and accompanied by extended introductory essays for each of the three sections, this companion is an important resource for scholars in both film and biblical reception.

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