THE BIG QUESTIONS

Please write your plans for the 2 film comparison paper here.

Do you think that Faith and Science are compatible in light of the film “Contact.” ?

Other questions to think about:

Pay attention to the importance of sound in the film.   What does the pulse sound remind you of?

Would discovering intelligent life elsewhere in the universe have an impact on humaniy’s religions?

Why are religious people threatened by science? Can science give us meaning?

How does the image of computers, science, and technology in “Contact” compare to how these are portrayed in “The Matrix.”?

Please leave your comments about the film in light of these questions.

Please leave thoughts about The Matrix here.   If you post your tentative thesis or outline, I will give you my reaction/advice about it.

Please post your thesis about LTC and three main points you will make to support your thesis.

Please leave your comments about issues involved in film presentations of Jesus, particularly the Last Temptation of Christ.   Which depictions of Jesus conform the most to your own image of Jesus?   Which depictions of Jesus are most effective or appealing on other levels?   What would you focus on if you were a film director making a film about Jesus?   Are there dangers of offending people depending on how Jesus is presented?   Should a director even worry about offending people?

Please leave your reactions to Chocolat here

What is your reaction to the film “Ponette.”   Do you think it shows that religion is a good thing or bad thing for children dealing with grief?

Please leave your comments about “The Chosen” here.

Please leave your comments about Whale Rider here.