Today, I share this video as a framework for future discussions. I do not agree with the Director General’s concluding point, because it is a passive approach to media creation. Yet, there are some fascinating observations made throughout his remarks … Read More
My wife and I had an extended conversation this morning about how to best be using this blog. After tossing around the idea for about an hour, we concluded that in order for us to change the landscape of movie … Read More
I wanted to take case with a particular point in your article “Creating Art to Please the Lord” that, up until this point, I’ve been the only one to read. I’ve given quite a bit of thought to it and have especially be engaged about the comments in the second to last section “Worthiness after the Fact.”
If there is any object that God has placed before me, it is in the reclaiming of moral standards in media entertainment production and consumption. And if such be the stated goals of my intent, then I see no foul … Read More
I realize that its been very quiet on this site for last little while. However, I felt I should offer a plug today for the LDS Film Makers Network which has been up and running now for the past year … Read More
A great article appeared in the Mormon Times a couple of weeks back, highlighting a recent paper presented by Joseph M. Spencer at the Mormon Scholars in Humanities Conference at the beginning of the month. Read the article at Mormon … Read More
It is time for a fresh look at LDS Cinema, a cinema that ought to be as universally engaging as the religion from which it comes. As a direct means of fulfilling the Savior’s mandate to “let your light so … Read More
LDS Cinema is quickly moving to the web and finding a broad acceptance online. Read on to learn more. Randy Astle, the LDS Film Historian behind the comprehensive history about the same, has recently written a defining article on the … Read More
“If the Church allowed critics and opponents to choose the ground on which its battles are fought, it would risk being distracted from the focus and mission it has pursued successfully for nearly 180 years. Instead, the Church itself will … Read More
In continuing the discussion on the depiction of Mother in entertainment, I’ve solicited a response from local (Utah) actress Pam Eichner. I was interested to have her discuss her role as mother in the yet to be released film Father … Read More