Film as religion : myths, morals, and rituals /

Lyden, John, 1959-

Film as religion : myths, morals, and rituals / John C. Lyden. - New York : New York University Press, c2003. - viii, 289 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-278) and indexes.

pt. 1. A method for viewing film as religion. Existing approaches to religion and film ; The definition of religion ; Myths about myth ; Rituals and morals ; The religion-film dialogue as interreligious dialogue -- pt. 2. Genre and film analyses. Westerns and action movies ; Gangster films ; Melodrama, tearjerkers, and "women's films" ; Romantic comedies ; Children's films and fantasy ; Science fiction ; Thrillers and horror movies.

0814751806 (cloth : alk. paper) 0814751814 (pbk. : alk. paper)

2002153769

GBA3-X4055


Motion pictures--Religious aspects.
Motion pictures--Moral and ethical aspects.

PN 1995.5 / .L89 2003