I love analyzing film, or anything else that tells a story. I've found that stories are amazing things that hold so much power and influence over us...they can change our moods, give us purpose, help us understand a variety of different concepts, draw us closer to other people, etc. In a way, stories set us apart from the rest of creation. The ability to create and communicate ideas intentionally is a really unique, cool thing.
The influence that stories can have is what makes them important, but it can also make them potentially harmful. That's why I believe they should be taken seriously, and not just observed, but also interacted with. In other words, I think we need to be really careful about falling prey to engaging in "blind entertainment"-- entertainment for the sole sake of entertainment. Instead, we should be aware of the stories that are told to us, and not just the stories themselves, but the motivations behind them, the worldviews they promote, and the values they uphold (or don't, for that matter). That's why I created WWAP. I wanted a creative outlet that would challenge me to not see entertainment as purely entertainment, and maybe encourage some other people to do the same. I want to watch films with a purpose. I want to learn and grow from the stories that are told to me, and discern how the messages line up with biblical values. I want to be aware of how stories influence myself, my heart attitudes, my values, beliefs, and even actions. Because, like it or not, stories change us; and to me, that's both an exciting and terrifying thing.
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Welcome!This blog is devoted to analyzing the content and themes in movies, television, video games, and other forms of media from a Christian perspective. Thanks for stopping by!
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