Hollywood Worldviews was the first book to come out that taught Christians how worldviews are integrated into movies and television.
It has guided a generation of believers in how to appreciate movies and interpret them with wisdom and discernment.
It has helped Christians avoid the two extremes of rejecting movies with blanket condemnation or embracing movies in the name of “mere entertainment.”
Now, in this updated expanded edition of the classic, award-winning Hollywood screenwriter Brian Godawa gives you the tools for being an active participant in culture without being seduced into compromise.
You’ll learn:
The basics of worldviews and how they affect us.
How worldviews are embodied in storytelling.
How to deal with sex, violence and profanity in movies.
Tools for distinguishing the difference between exploitation of sins and moral exhortation.
The basics of redemption in storytelling.
The tricks screenwriters use to communicate their messages.
Hundreds of examples of movies that illustrate the various worldviews.
How Jesus, Christianity and the Bible have been handled in movies over the years.
“Watch and Learn” recommendations and guidance questions.
Hollywood Worldviews helps you enter a dialogue with Hollywood that leads to a happier ending, one that keeps you aware of your culture and awake to your faith.
Customer Reviews
“Excellent Book! Gives deeper understanding into worldviews.”
“This is a really great book that is a must-have in your library, especially if you are wanting to know about the worldviews in movies. In this book, Brian really goes into detail about the different worldviews (biblical, humanistic, neo-paganisic, etc) and how they are portrayed in movies…also in the Bible, and covers how they are used for very different reasons.
This is a resource needed in your library to help you gain clearer insight into what worldview is portrayed, and how to understand the agenda in Hollywood.”
James
“Enlightening and Informative-packed with examples in a easy to read format.”
“I have looked behind the veneer of the cinematic art of movies since I became a Christian. It annoys most people. They say: "can't you just enjoy the show?"...Nope, I cannot. This book will make matters worse for me because it confirms what I suspected all along.... a deliberate mindset is being broadcast from Hollywood that involves all kinds of humanistic and anti-Christian ideas.”
Ron Butts
“An in-depth, yet clear presentation of worldview in Cinema.”
“Godawa offers a way of looking at the worldviews that underlie the movies, with specific examples. He explains the various worldviews represented in different movies, clearly enough that you can apply what you learn to other movies as well. He does this with depth and yet an engaging clarity that is really helpful to the reader. Almost anyone will be a better, more involved movie watcher after reading Godawa's book.”
C. Fred Smith
“Opening Our Eyes”
“This book challenges us to open our eyes to the bigger picture and unveils the worldview being taught to us in several movies. I know that I now watch movies differently than before I read this book! …looking beyond what we see on the screen to analyzing what worldview is being programmed into our subconscious minds. Being aware is the first step. You will want to rewatch the movies mentioned newly enlightened!”
Amazon reader
“Understanding our culture through the Christian Worldview”
" How imperative it is to understand the relationship between media, morality, society and culture. Brian Godawa is thoughtful and insightful in this highly important and surprisingly enjoyable treatise. A 'must read' for Christians involved in media/arts/education. A 'should read' for people in general.”
