Tag: Film
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The Tree of Life: Our Vulnerability
Six people walked out of the theater during The Tree of Life when I saw it a few weeks back. (You may want to view the trailer if you’re unfamiliar with this film.) This is the sort of affect Terrence Malick’s latest film has had on viewers. This isn’t to say I know why those…
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Babette’s Feast
Earlier this week I finally watched Babette’s Feast, the Danish film that won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1987. Directed by Gabriel Axel, Babette’s Feast is rich in Christian imagery, especially the surprising nature of grace. More than anything else though, it was the eponymous meal of the film’s title and…
David W. Swanson 