<h2>The Impact of Film and Music</h2> 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. <h2>Contributors</h2> <ul> <li>"Serenity 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.</li> <li>"On Judging Movies" by Daniel Asperheim: A guide on film criticism and judging true value in movies.</li> <li>"A Sonnet to Music: The Language of the Soul" by Donald W. Catchings, Jr.: a poem on the beauty of music.</li> <li>"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.</li> <li>"Where are All the Great Christian Film?" by Joseph Holmes: A survey of the existing landcape in Christian filmmaking and suggestions for improvement.</li> <li>"The Value of Smuggled Theology in Music" by Sheila Krygsheld: an examination of the way music conveys meaning and deeper truths.</li> <li>"In Page and Film: Visions of Virtue in Harry Potter" by Roger Maxson: an analysis of the virtues illuminated in the Harry Potter series.</li> <li>"Lewisvaldi" by Seth Myers: a poem celebrating the joy of summer reflecting the work of C.S. Lewis.</li> <li>"Who Authors the Authority? A Discussion of Watchmen and Rightful Rule" by Jason Monroe: an examination of Watchmen's critique of authority.</li> <li>" Twenty Øne Piløts: In the Trenches " by Annie Nardone: on finding significance and meaning in modern music.</li> <li>"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.</li> <li>"Bridging the Gap" and "A Series of Unfortunate Events and the Persistence of Hope" by Zak Schmoll:</li> <li>"The 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.</li> <li>"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.</li> <li>"Narnia Adapted to Film: the Triune Dance" by Kyoko Yuasa: a reflection of Lewis's search for the dance of the Triune in art.</li> <li>"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.</li> </ul> Cover art by M.A. Listz Volume 2, Issue 2, Summer 2019 :300 pages.

An Unexpected Journal: Film and Music: Discovering the Hidden Messages in Movies and Songs from a Christian Perspective

Humor & Entertainment

McAllister, Cameron

Schmoll, Zak

Tallon, Philip

Yuasa, Kyoko

Daniels, Will

Holmes, Joseph

Maxson, Roger

Nargi Jr., Timothy

Thomason, Charlotte

Krygsheld, Sheila

Movies

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The Abolition of Man is a masterful commentary on objective truth and the dangers of relativism by the British scholar and apologist, C. S. Lewis. Composed in the middle of a world wracked by war and threatened by totalitarianism during the mid-twentieth century, Lewis warned against the ideologies leading to destruction which he saw creeping into his own society. Lewis' warnings are particularly salient today. This collection of essays explores the truth Lewis offers and its applications in the current day. CONTRIBUTORS C. M. Alvarez: "From The Green Book to The River: Lewis, Relativism, and Constructivism in Education." An essay illustrating the shortcomings of constructivism through Lewis' reflections in The Abolition of Man and "The River" by Flannery O'Connor. Annie Crawford: "Searching the Stars." A reflection on the modern difference between quality and quantity. Karise Gililland: "Dragons in Our 'Darkest Hours:' Slaying All Day the Lewis Way" on combating the dragon of sexual exploitation. Seth Myers: "Lewis Among the Ancients and Moderns" and "The Abolition of Man as Sci-Fi: C. S. Lewis' Space Trilogy" Annie Nardone: "Creation," A poem on the majesty of the cosmos. Zak Schmoll: "The Separation of Narnia and Tao." A commentary on the destruction of objective truth in The Last Battle of The Chronicles of Narnia. Edward A. W. Stengel: "Will These Hands Ne'er be Clean? C. S. Lewis and the Apologetic Response to the themes of Macbeth" and the reality of human evil. Rebekah Valerius: The Abolition of Students and the consequences of naturalism on campus. Hannah Zarr: "The Death of Freedom" and the insuffiency of Nietzsche's innovation.

An Unexpected Journal: "The Abolition of Man.": Reflections on CS Lewis's Essay on the Decline of Humanity

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Where would a culture be without its heroes and their acts of courage? How can a society survive without strength and hope?
It is in the dark times and in moments of weakness that stories of courage and strength, those which promise hope, have the most value. This issue explores the redemptive power of stories and their ability to impact and transform.
 Contributors:
 C.M. Alvarez: "Hope, Life, and the Fountain of Trevi," a reflection on the enduring draw of the famous fountain; “Lava: "A Story of Love and Hope" on the deeper meanings found within the Pixar short; and "The Making of a Hero," a commentary on the forms of courage and an illustration of its development found in C.S. Lewis's Till We Have Faces and the film, Dear Frankie directed by Shona Auerbach.
 Karise Gililland: "Relict," a poem on the transition from bewildered suffering to active hope.
 Lucas W. Holt: "The Adventures of Asher Svenson: Story One: The Secret Wood," a short story on the Mystery of the Forest.
Nicole Howe: "A Reason for Our Hope: The Role of Fairy Stories in Christian Apologetics," an essay on why fairy stories matter.
Jason Monroe: "The Lord of the Rings and Consolation Concerning Death" on the central theme of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece.
Annie Nardone: "The Power in Pain" on the first-hand experience of pain.
Seth Myers:"Tales of Courage and Hope: Black Panther in Middle Earth and Narnia" on the connections from Oxford to Hollywood; and "Tales of Courage and Hope: Hamilton in Middle Earth and Narnia, Part One and Part Two" on the connections from Oxford to Broadway.
 Josiah Peterson: "The Homeric Versus the Christian Ideal of Man" on contrasting the nature of humanity.
 Daniel Ray: "Courage in the Cosmos" on the boldness of our story.
 Zak Schmoll: "The Heroism of the Ordinary in The Lord of the Rings" on the character of Samwise Gamgee.

An Unexpected Journal: Courage, Strength, and Hope: An Apologetic View on the Redemptive Power of Stories

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History & Criticism

An Unexpected Journal: Saints and Sanctuaries: Celebrating the Living Witness of People and Places of the Christian Faith (Volume 5)

Jones, Sharon

Thomason, Charlotte B.

Wright, Ted W.

Childress, Jesse

Conder, Clayton R.

Cornish, Mary Lou

Pihl, Theresa

Ricke, Joe

Tuttle, John P.

An Unexpected Journal: Science Fiction: The Seers and Philosophers of Sci-Fi

LeBlanc, Douglas

Nelson, Cherish

Pollard, Alicia

Catchings Jr., Donald W.

Hadley, Sean

Grube, Laurie

Luis, Christy

Monroe, Jason

Rials, Megan Joy

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