Alabama and rush hour in the record books of september openings. The article was poorly written, lacking depth of theology or insight into films. These writers distill the riches of belief into lucid explorations of faith and truth, reflecting the many. There was his terrible remake of the day the earth stood still, his excellent horror film sinister and his addition to the marvel cinematic universe, doctor strange, which, like most marvel movies, was good. Jul 14, 2014 this is exactly where christian director and screenwriter scott derrickson wants his audience to pay attention.
Lewis the screwtape letters a didactic but entertaining collection of letters written by a senior devil to one of his underlingsand walker percys lancelot, in which the protagonist says the search for something purely evil is the only quest. Deliver us from evil is a 2014 american supernatural horror film directed by derrickson and produced by jerry bruckheimer. Screen gems on first take, you might not think deliver us from evil, a new film starring eric bana and directed by scott derrickson, is a christian movie, but the filmmakers and the. He is also the author of bob dylans unshakeable monotheism, a fourpart series published by. These writers distill the riches of belief into lucid explorations of faith and truth, reflecting the many dimensions of todays christianity. Derrickson explained to christianity today, she said to the deaf you have to shout and to the blind you have to draw large and startling pictures. Westminster john knox press, 2008, 916 a good brief history of comic books can be found in b. Rise of the silver surfer scott derrickson, director and writer, best known for the exorcism of emily rose. Derrickson is best known for directing the exorcism of emily rose 2005, sinister 2012, and the marvel cinematic universe superhero film doctor strange 2016. Scott derrickson may not deliver us from evil, but he. Scott derrickson has directed a number of major films, including notable contributions to his beloved horror genre.
Director scott derrickson took on the job of updating 1951s classic scifi the day the earth stood still into a slick, action packed new film, which opens today. Scott derricksons the exorcism of emily rose offers a thoughtful. Doctor strange in the multiverse of madness director scott derrickson has dropped out due to creative differences. I recommend doctor strange to all fans of comic books, mythic. Aug 30, 2005 scott derrickson, cowriter and director of the upcoming film the exorcism of emily rose, says horror movies are an excellent way for a christian filmmaker to address things of faith. This is exactly where christian director and screenwriter scott derrickson wants his audience to pay attention. Bottum andy crouch scott derrickson jennifer holberg philip jenkins douglas jones jeremy lott frederica mathewesgreen. In his new film deliver us from evil, director scott derrickson wants to deliver us into evils midst. Through a screen darkly by jeffrey overstreet nook book. Are horror movies the perfect genre for christians.
He frequently lectures at seattle pacific university and seattle area churches. Continued from yesterday scott derrickson is the director of several films, including the exorcism of emily rose, sinister, and deliver us from evil. Scott derrickson on the alien messiah christianity today. Christianity today strengthens the church by richly communicating the breadth of the true, good, and beautiful gospel. Todays oscar post is only tangentially oscarrelated, which is to say that it is about the kind of movie that will never actually make it to the academy awards. Scott christianson is the author of 100 diagrams that changed the world 3. Scott derrickson is an american director, screenwriter and producer. Exploring the sacred in comics, graphic novels and film, rev. Doctor strange director calls mainstream christianity. I felt like i was reading a high school essay on why i am a cool guy even though i am a christian in hollywood. Scott derrickson is the director of several films, including the exorcism of emily rose, sinister, and deliver us from evil. Nov 04, 2016 hes written for a number of other publications, too, including time, the washington post and christianity today. Klaatu, the alien at the center of the day the earth stood still, is still very much a christ figure in this remake, says director scott derrickson.
Through a screen darkly and millions of other books are available for amazon. Through a screen darkly and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Still piercing the darkness years ago i saw the exorcism of emily rose, made by scott derrickson, who is a christian who makes horror films in hollywood. Read nicks interview with writerdirector scott derrickson here in his new film deliver us from evil, director scott derrickson wants to deliver us into evils midst. But before we react from emotions, lets actually take a look at the role christianity. Contemporary filmmaker scott derrickson may also be added to this list. In the exorcism of emily rose, a christian filmmaker challenges audiences to face the. Eric bana stars as demon hunter ralph sarchie in deliver us from evil.
The film is officially based on a 2001 nonfiction book entitled beware the night by former police sergeant ralph sarchie and lisa collier cool. It has become a popular text in university courses on cinema, culture, and faith. Recommended resources for apologetics pprotestant and noncatholic authors books. In spite of the growing presence of ministry outreaches to the industry, as well as more christians than ever working in media and entertainment, its easy to see after viewing some movies and television programming, that were not making much progress. But the new film comes at a time when ideas about gods, aliens, and human beings have become a little more, well, complicated.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. His wife, joyce ericsson, graduated from biola in 1988 with a b. And this summer, derrickson will undertake his most highprofile project to date. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. No such ignorance lies behind the new version, which is directed by scott derrickson, one of the few openly christian writerdirectors working in hollywood. These writers distill the riches of belief into lucid explorations of faith and truth, reflecting the many dimensions of today s christianity. The character of doctor strange was created by comic book artistwriter steve ditko in 1963 for marvel. The author of several books, paul loves to find spirituality in unexpected places, including popular entertainment, and he loves all things superhero. Bob dylan is a jew and a christian and a steadfast contrarian. The 12 most powerful christians in hollywood beliefnet. Oropezas superhero myth and the restoration of paradise, in the gospel according to superheroes.
Scott derrickson, cowriter and director of the upcoming film the exorcism of emily rose, says horror movies are an excellent way for a christian filmmaker to address things of faith. A conversation with scott derrickson, part 2 guest. The exorcism of emily rose scott derrickson, 2005 ransom. Ralph winter, producer, whose credits include the xmen trilogy, planet of the apes, star trek iv. Wim wenders, kevin smith, and scott derrickson, producer ralph winter. Scott derrickson, director and writer, best known for the exorcism of emily rose. Nov, 2015 scott derricksons movies arent simply scary stories that use nightmarish imagery for thrills, but to explore the real difference between darkness and light. His most recent film, marvels doctor strange, is in theaters now. Doctor strange 2 loses director scott derrickson variety. Horrors most influential filmmaker is a committed christian. Stranges origin story, which depicts the severely injured neurosurgeons eventual discovery that the material universe is not all there is, and even portrays strange as a type of christ in the films conclusion.
Michael horton talks with scott derrickson, screenwriter and director of the recently released movie by sony pictures, the exorcism of emily rose. The film is officially based on a 2001 nonfiction book entitled beware the night by former police sergeant ralph sarchie and lisa collier cool, and. A conversation with scott derrickson, part 2 guest contributor. Jul 02, 2014 the jarring juxtaposition is intentional, according to director scott derrickson. Scott derrickson, director of marvels upcoming, doctor strange, is a hollywood raritya man as devoted to god as he is to depicting the devil in film. Scott derrickson, cowriter and director of the upcoming film the exorcism of emily rose, says horror movies are an excellent way for a. A spiritual life, scott marshall takes dylans idiosyncratic faith walk seriously enough to bear with the obfuscation, jokes, and sleightofhand that have always been a nonnegotiable part of the journey. Strange benedict cumberbatch is an arrogant and driven neurosurgeon who plunges into the miasma of fear, dismay, and doubt when he suffers severe nerve damage to his hands in an automobile accident. Just take a look at hieronymus bosch s depiction of purgatory. Many early gothic works emerged out of a hardcore protestant anticatholicism, while several of the earliest writers came from christian often calvinist environments that shaped the tenor of their works even if the authors ultimately rejected doctrinal faith. By doing so, marshall patiently and respectfully connects the dots left behind by the artist himself over a half. I had the chance to chat with scott for christianity today in the summer of 2014. His most recent film, marvels doctor strange, is in. Jun 30, 2014 eric bana stars as demon hunter ralph sarchie in deliver us from evil.
The anxious christianity of scott derrickson the sundae. This collection of the finest contemporary christian writing is a prime example of diverse beliefs among christians. The jarring juxtaposition is intentional, according to director scott derrickson. A spiritual life, reflects on the spiritual expressions of one. In october, biola connections interviewed scott derrickson, via email, about his movie, the exorcism of emily rose. Publishers weekly, christianity today, image, relevant, paste magazines andy whitman, and filmmakers like scott derrickson and darren aronofsky have praised through a screen darkly as compelling, inspiring, and masterful. Critics are severely divided over writerdirector scott derricksons. A few christian books hollywood needs to adapt now. Join our conversation about christianity, contemporary film, and the arts. And its easy to see why director scott derricksons adaptation for the marvel. Scott derrickson, cowriter and director of the upcoming film the exorcism of emily rose, says horror movies are an excellent way for a christian. In a recent blog post titled thou shalt not, wells writes, on top of his other allegiances, the day the earth stood still director scott derrickson is an avowed christian. Hes written for a number of other publications, too, including time, the washington post and christianity today.
Dec 12, 2008 the alien messiah klaatu, the alien at the center of the day the earth stood still, is still very much a christ figure in this remake, says director scott derrickson. Nov 30, 2016 derrickson takes pains to subtly weave key christian tenets into dr. The director of deliver us from eviland marvels pick for dr. The alien messiah is a staple of science fiction, and few have been as messianic as klaatu, who came to earth to deliver a message of peace and a warning of possible apocalyptic doom in the original version of the day the earth stood still 1951. The broken hands of doctor strange christianity today. My moviegoing memoir through a screen darkly, available from baker books is endorsed by such diverse voices as filmmaker scott derrickson doctor strange, sinister, eugene peterson pastor, and gregory wolfe author and publisher. I dont think its a coincidence the movie was greenlit the. Overstreets books looking closer with jeffrey overstreet.
Scott derrickson born july 16, 1966 is an american film director, producer, and screenwriter. His articles and interviews have appeared in isis and the bridge, two longrunning british publications dedicated to dylan. Scott christianson author of 100 diagrams that changed. Christianity today entertainment still piercing the darkness years ago i saw the exorcism of emily rose, made by scott derrickson, who is a christian who makes horror films in hollywood, as well as the upcoming marvel film dr. Includes contributions from a diverse group of distinguished writers. The undiscovered country, inspector gadget, and left behind. Smart takes on movies, tv, religion, and culture, informed by historic christianity. The gospel according to marvel christian research institute. Why is it that when we speak to god we are said to be praying, but when god speaks to us we are said to be schizophrenic.
The alien messiah klaatu, the alien at the center of the day the earth stood still, is still very much a christ figure in this remake, says director scott derrickson. A conversation with scott derrickson, part 1 image journal. Christians believe that in the beginning was the word and that god spoke the world into existence. Kevin smith, scott derrickson, producer ralph winter, and stars like elijah wood, ian mckellan, keanu. Oswalt is doing research for a new book about a house where a. In the style of a cinematic travel journal, film columnist and critic jeffrey overstreet of christianity today and leads readers down paths less traveled to explore some of the best films youve never seen. Oct 23, 2014 arriving on home video just in time for halloween, scott derrickson s deliver us from evil delivers a creative tangle of tropes and trippy special effects, aiming to do better than merely making. Scott derricksons latest horror flick is a dark and very scary cautionary tale. Since his 2005 breakthrough with the exorcism of emily rose, hes had a string of commercial successes, some of which were even good movies. Examining a feast of movies, from blockbusters to buried treasure, overstreet peels back the layers of work by popular entertainers and underappreciated masters. Scott derrickson is a director whose films include the exorcism of emily rose, sinister, and deliver us from evil.
Derrickson takes pains to subtly weave key christian tenets into dr. Much of the movie is about the sacredness of language and the power of words, he told christianity today. Scott derrickson may not be a household name, but you may be familiar with his next project. Today, there is not a dylan book in existence that exclusively focuses on his spiritual. Doctor strange director calls mainstream christianity racist, greedy, and nationalistic blazetv staff scott derrickson went on a twitter tirade against american christians three days before thanksgiving calling them racist, greedy, and nationalistic in a tweet. Do you believe that people today can be possessed by demons. An interview with film director scott derrickson white. Oct 30, 2014 contemporary filmmaker scott derrickson may also be added to this list. I had the chance to chat with scott for christianity today in the summer of 2014, when news had just broke that he was marvels choice.
In a recent interview in christianity today, derrickson shared his desire to tell stories about the larger mysteries of life and move people to look beyond a material world that we can see and measure. For his part, derrickson has said that his interest in this genre is fueled by c. If horror may seem like an unlikely genre for a christian filmmaker, derrickson raised a fundamentalist, now a self. Arriving on home video just in time for halloween, scott derricksons deliver us from evil delivers a creative tangle of tropes and trippy special effects, aiming to do better than merely making. Scott derrickson may not deliver us from evil, but he knows. Screen gems on first take, you might not think deliver us from evil, a new film starring eric bana and directed by scott derrickson, is a christian movie, but the filmmakers and the subject of the story insist that it is all about god. I was taken aback by scott derricksons risky business. Reading through this carefullyresearched and extremely wellwritten book is like taking a collegelevel course in film studiesfrom a christian perspective. A conversation with scott derrickson, part 2 image journal. Rose, made by scott derrickson, who is a christian who makes horror films in hollywood.
196 192 352 699 64 783 158 1360 1042 711 1345 1186 1006 491 593 277 1545 774 451 1051 998 474 1244 328 496 1130 416 1027 159 308 1052 1227 913 1172 868 739 470 192 1090 885 1195 952 259 218 553 251 571 398 1449 546