An Unexpected Journal: Film & Music (Volume 2, #2)

Film and music are the language of modern culture. What messages are being conveyed in the movies and songs we love? An Unexpected Journal explores the truths embedded within popular media.ContributorsSerenity and the Theodicy of Joss Whedon by C.M. Alvarez: An exploration of the themes of evil, free will, and the power of love in the 2005 film.On Judging Movies by Daniel Asperheim: A guide on film criticism and judging true value in movies.A Sonnet to Music: The Language of the Soul by Donald W. Catchings, Jr.: a poem on the beauty of music.The Function of Absolute Music for Religious and Non-religous Minds by Will Daniels: a reflection of the value and purpose of music focusing on the work of Johann Sebastian Bach.Where are All the Great Christian Film? by Joseph Holmes: A survey of the existing landcape in Christian filmmaking and suggestions for improvement.The Value of Smuggled Theology in Music by Sheila Krygsheld: an examination of the way music conveys meaning and deeper truths.In Page and Film: Visions of Virtue in Harry Potter by Roger Maxson: an analysis of the virtues illuminated in the Harry Potter series.Lewisvaldi by Seth Myers: a poem celebrating the joy of summer reflecting the work of C.S. Lewis.Who Authors the Authority? A Discussion of Watchmen and Rightful Rule by Jason Monroe: an examination of Watchmen's critique of authority. Twenty Øne Piløts: In the Trenches by Annie Nardone: on finding significance and meaning in modern music.C.S. Lewis, Myth, and Filmmaking by Timothy Nargi, Jr.: a reflection on the ability of C.S. Lewis to convey theological messages in his fiction and its implicatiaon for modern filmmaking.Bridging the Gap and A Series of Unfortunate Events and the Persistence of Hope by Zak SchmollThe Witch and the Horror of Eternal Consequences by Philip Tallon and Cameron McAllister: an examination of the way the portrayal of real evil in films provides real life lessons.Analyzing the Fact/Value Dichotomy in Ready Player One: The Movie by Charlotte B. Thomason: an analysis of the movie as a social commentary and cautionary tale.Narnia Adapted to Film: the Triune Dance by Kyoko Yuasa: a reflection of Lewis's search for the dance of the Triune in art.Comedy-Drama in Film: Caught Between Good Friday and Easter Sunday by Hannah Zarr: a reflection on the way dramedy helps viewers better perceive a Christian view of reality.Cover art by M.A. ListzVolume 2, Issue 2, Summer 2019: 300 pages.