#MTOS: A Touch of Religion

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It is Easter this Sunday, which means a long holiday weekend (unless, like me, you work in the leisure and entertainments sector), and lots of bunnies and chocolate. I’m sure there’s some other significance of the time of the year? Oh, yeah, eggs and the symbolism of new life and rebirth that comes from it. That’s it. Nothing else, no?

One of the key religious times of the year, Easter is primarily seen as a Christian celebration, although it has roots in many other (and earlier) religions also. So, it seemed like an ideal time to finally finish off the questions for a religion themed topic.

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So join me this Sunday at 8pm as we discuss religion in films for #MTOS

Q1: Bible tales – which movies adapted from Biblical works rank are amongst your favourites?  What struck you about them? #MTOS

Q2: Jesus has been portrayed on-screen in a variety of guises over the decades.  Which actor’s portrayal of the role was the strongest? #MTOS

Q3: Adaptations from the Bible, particularly the New Testament, often spark controversy.  Which controversial Bible film do you feel was unfairly criticised and why?  #MTOS

Q4: Religion as a whole has influenced many film.  Which films inspired by aspects of religion, even if not specifically adapted from religious texts, do you find the most compelling? #MTOS

Q5: A lot of films use religious symbols for impact, even if the film around it has nothing to do with religion.  What examples can you think of that use the symbolism to great effect? #MTOS

Q6:  Have you ever had a ‘spiritual’ experience watching a film – even if you are not religious in any way?  Has a film ever managed to get right into your core and made you think in a spiritual way? #MTOS

Q7: Religions have been shown in both positive and negative ways on film.  Can you give examples of times when religion on film was used as a focus for positivity?  #MTOS

Q8: On the flip side, religion on film which were used as a negative aspect, having to be fought against or beaten by the protagonist? #MTOS

Q9: Which bible and/or other religious scriptures would you like to see adapted to the screen, that haven’t been adapted before?  Alternately, which story would you like retold?  Who would you cast in the key roles? #MTOS

Q10: Finally, it is Easter – hence this religious topic.  Let’s finish with a bit of Easter related fun, absolutely nothing to do with religion. Films featuring sweets, bunnies and/or Easter activities – best examples.  Go! #MTOS

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