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The Cinematic Summoned Self

June 15, 2021 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

I have an article published at Pro Ecclesia, an academic journal of Catholic and evangelical theology, on the voice of Christ depicted in Martin Scorsese's Silence. Here's the abstract: American filmmaker Martin Scorsese’s theologically imbued cinematic approach arguably … [Read more...] about The Cinematic Summoned Self

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Bright Wall/Dark Room: Adoption, Forgiveness, and Philomena

May 1, 2021 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

I have a new essay up at Bright Wall/Dark Room on watching the film Philomena as an adoptee, and how that first viewing prompted a search for my biological mother. Here's an excerpt: The first time I saw my mother was the day she gave birth to me.  The next time I saw … [Read more...] about Bright Wall/Dark Room: Adoption, Forgiveness, and Philomena

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The 2021 Cinemayward Oscars

March 12, 2021 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

Like everything else in our world, the Oscars have had to make significant adjustments due to the extraordinary circumstances generated by a global pandemic. Where the Academy Awards ceremony would normally be over and done with by late February, this year we will learn of the … [Read more...] about The 2021 Cinemayward Oscars

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The 2020 Cinemayward Oscars

February 1, 2020 By Joel Mayward Leave a Comment

Me, every year: The Academy Awards are rubbish. Art is not a popularity contest or a competition to win. Truth and beauty are not determined by "For Your Consideration" campaigns. Also me: PLEASE AFFIRM MY FAVORITE FILMS WITH TINY GOLD STATUES. So, here are the 2020 … [Read more...] about The 2020 Cinemayward Oscars

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I Love You, But You Don’t Know What You’re Talking About: On ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ and Adolescence

June 3, 2019 By Joel Mayward 1 Comment

Think back to when you were 12 years old, likely the age you were in the sixth grade. It might help to pull out an old photo album or yearbook to see what you looked like then, drawing you back into the memories of your past self. What were your relationships like with your … [Read more...] about I Love You, But You Don’t Know What You’re Talking About: On ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ and Adolescence

Filed Under: Essays Tagged With: Coming of Age, Longform Essay

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