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Follow-up reading for Chapter One: How a Camel Made a Grown Man Cry

·    Curious about films referenced in this chapter?

Read Jeffrey’s reviews of
Chariots of Fire,
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,
The Story of the Weeping Camel,
and Amadeus.

·    What’s behind the creativity on display in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind?

Read Jeffrey’s interview with screenwriter Charlie Kaufman and director Michel Gondry.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Two: Viewer Discretion Advised

·    If you’re interested in Wim Wenders’ films, read Jeffrey’s overview of Wenders' career,
a review of Wings of Desire,
and the full transcript of his conversation with Wenders.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Three: A Feast of Movies    

·    Read Jeffrey’s overview of the career of singer/songwriter Sam Phillips,
and his 2005 interview with her.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Four: Wonders of Heaven and Earth

·    Interested in finding more films that restore a sense of awe and wonder?

Read Jeffrey’s recommendations for a film festival on that very theme.

Also, read his full review of Wings of Desire.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Five: Coming to the Rescue

·    Curious about films referenced in this chapter? Read Jeffrey’s reviews of “hero” films — 
The Incredibles,
Sophie Scholl: The Final Days,
The Son,
The Insider,
Spider-man 2,
Batman Begins,
Superman Returns,
Unbreakable, and more.

·    If you’re a fan of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, or Joss Whedon’s “Firefly” and Serenity, check out Jeffrey’s interviews with the casts and the filmmakers.

·    Read Jeffrey’s interview with Ralph Winter, producer of the X-Men movies and The Fantastic Four.

·    If you’ve enjoyed films by director Danny Boyle — Trainspotting, 28 Days Later, Sunshine, and Millions — read Jeffrey’s 2005 interview.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Six: A Personal History of Violence

·    For further thoughts on Tony Scott’s Man on Fire or David Cronenberg’s A History of Violence, read Jeffrey’s reviews.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Seven: The Least of These

·    Read Jeffrey’s full review of Born into Brothels, and recommendations of other films about need and conscience.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Eight: Suffering Fools Gladly

·    Read Jeffrey’s full reviews of The Fisher King, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, and Finding Neverland.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Nine: Laughing at My Reflection

·    Jeffrey shares further thoughts on portrayals of Christ and Christians in film in the bonus chapter entitled "The Greatest Story Ever Told by Accident."

·    Ever heard the satirical Christian rock of singer/songwriter/filmmaker Steve Taylor?

Read Jeffrey’s tribute to Taylor: Christian Culture's Court Jester.

·    At his Looking Closer blog, Jeffrey answers the question “Does the media have an anti-Christian bias?” 

·    Ever seen a comedy by David O. Russell? Read Jeffrey’s interview with the director of Flirting with Disaster, Three Kings, I Heart Huckabees.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Ten: One is the Loneliest Number

·    Loneliness and alienation is a popular theme at the movies. Read Jeffrey’s reviews of Punch-drunk Love, Junebug, 2046, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Italian for Beginners, for starters.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Eleven: Making Darkness Visible

·    Why is a Christian making horror movies? Read Jeffrey’s full interview with Scott Derrickson about The Exorcism of Emily Rose.

·    Read Jeffrey’s commentary on a troubling contemporary horror-drama — Todd Haynes’ Safe.

·    Read excerpts from Jeffrey’s interviews with the cast of Francis Lawrence’s Constantine.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Twelve: Judgments of the Heart

·    Read Jeffrey’s full review of Apocalypse Now. Also read  and his commentary on Robert Bresson’s Au Hasard Balthazar in the bonus chapter entitled "The Greatest Story Ever Told by Accident."

Follow-up reading for Chapter Thirteen: Pours Forth Speech

·    Full reviews of Three Colors: Blue and The New World.

·    A full interview with Louis Schwartzberg about America’s Heart and Soul, and a review.

Follow-up reading for Chapter Fourteen: Chasing the Light

·    Want to introduce your children to some memorable, inspiring films? Explore Jeffrey’s most-recommended films for the young and the young at heart.