Comments on: How to Train your Content

By: Tony Sunzeri

Tony Sunzeri — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 05:25:49 +0000

CinemaGUY, I’m lovin the audio f and t reviews. I drive a backhoe on occasion at my work and listen in with headphones and an iphone. Your audio really provides meaningful insight, and thought provoking metaphors to ponder. Thanks, and I’m looking forward to your book on film and the gospel. Audio book for itunes would benefit a person such as myself. Keep up the great woek, and God Bless!

By: Lindsay Dreher

Lindsay Dreher — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:48:15 +0000

My favorite is the audio sermon/review. I’ve been downloading them for over a year now (I live in Texas and can’t attend the F&T events) and I’m really disappointed that there are only two new ones since I last checked in!

I especially like the audio ones for three purposes:
My husband wouldn’t ever sit and read the entire text of, say, the avatar articles. He might read one, but not all. However, if I throw it on his MP3 player, he’ll listen to it on his way to work (2 hr commute each way). Especially so because although he’s a believer, he is in a phase where he’s not super interested in “getting churched”. This is a way to fill that need, entertaining enough that he won’t blow it off. And he knows it’s happening, but will listen anyway.

Same thing with our big kids (12&13) – they’re not allowed enough computer time to read the whole thing, but I do like to go over recent movies with them. Burning it to a CD for them, or putting a copy on the mp3 player, allows them to listen to it during the day and gives us something to discuss.

Finally, as for myself, I have two little ones (2 and 9mo as I write this) and don’t always have time to sit and read articles. I can get really behind on my blog reading, really fast, and if something got taken down I wouldn’t have a chance to read it (I just copied & pasted and emailed myself the avatar thing because I don’t have time to read it now but don’t want to miss it). I like to throw on my mp3 player while I wash laundry, or put in a CD while I play with the babies in their room.

Just my two… or twenty-five… cents

By: Tim Clark

Tim Clark — Mon, 17 May 2010 23:14:38 +0000

I would love to find someone who reviews Video Games from a Christian perspective. Do you know of anybody doing that, James?

By: Matt New

Matt New — Tue, 11 May 2010 16:59:47 +0000

I’m a huge fan of the Film and Theology series and a number of friends have suggested it would be excellent to have video versions to do in a small group setting. Watch the movie, watch your talk and then discuss. Keep up the great work!

By: Tim Clark

Tim Clark — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 04:29:53 +0000

James, I really like what you have been doing lately. I think my favorite thing will always be the film and theology audio, but your written reviews and video content for new releases are awesome too. Keep it up, man. You’re one of my favorite Christian teachers. Peace.

By: Philip Thomas

Philip Thomas — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:58:37 +0000

Hey James,

Great review. I really appreciate the Cinamagogue website and the many reviews posted. I work as an animator in Canada by trade and I just love to see the consideration of what is being said to us through media and how we as believers in Christ can identify with the truth of the Gospel.

Keep doing your thing, I’ll definetely keep tuning in,

Phil

By: solomani

solomani — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 08:53:39 +0000

I’d like to see all options for all films – but I think you would be painting yourself in a corner in terms of work load. I like your recipe for all three options. I’d love to see older films reviewed, even in article form, on the blog. And would prefer your video reviews to also be posted to a cinemagogue podcast if possible. That’s easier for me to keep up with new posts then depending on youtube updates etc.

RE video games as art I think this (in particular the last pane) says it all:
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2010/4/21/

Otherwise, keep up the good work!

/mm

By: Dave Roper

Dave Roper — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:43:07 +0000

Hi James
I think the blend at the moment works really well. I enjoy dropping into the website to read your musings on new releases and I can easily do that during my lunchbreak (as now) or of an evening at home. Please keep Film & Theology as a downloadable mp3 as I can listen to them to and from work on my player. Maybe add a weekly or occasional podcast on newer films or old classics?
The video footage from your office causes me to stubble by making me covet your posters and Optimus Prime memorabilia. My issue. I’ll deal with it.
Keep up the outstanding work.

By: Alex Davidson

Alex Davidson — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:24:05 +0000

as a filmmaker who loves to see story analysis of films from a christian and biblical perspective i have to say that the real reason i love this site and keep coming back is the audio reviews. i dont think video is necessary because i usually do something else at my computer while i listen. in general i dont think many people care if they watch someone go back and fourth on a stage. if it were up to me it would be nothing but in depth audio reviews supported with cultural trends and of course, the bible.

text is also usefull, but it seems that more gets explored in the audio reviews when you are able to speak your mind to a real audience.

By: Clay Conry

Clay Conry — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:54:37 +0000

I enjoy the video reviews.

An audio review would be something i could listen to in the background.

Some friends from http://www.dirtysprocket.com/blog do a podcast and it’s usually a discussion about film related topics (ie summer blockbuster predictions or oscar reviews) I always enjoy those. I think it would be cool to get a Biblical perspective of a group of people maybe in an audio podcast format.

Other than that I appreciate the non-condemning thoughtful reviews that are all about Jesus.