MOVIES THAT MATTER A lively, discerning guide to whats good, beautiful, and true at the  movies Richard Leonard, SJ, expertly guides readers through some of the  most popular recent films and shows us how even the most unlikely movies can  encourage us to pray and draw closer to the divine . . . fascinating, lively,  and often witty. ”James Martin, SJ, author of My Life with the  Saints  This thought-provoking and inspiring work by popular film  critic and Jesuit Richard Leonard explains how movies are todays parables and  why people of faith need the skills to converse about them intelligently and  productively. In Movies That Matter, Leonard views fifty  important movies through a lens of faith and offers surprising insights on the  spiritual dimension of each film. From Finding Nemo to Gandhi to The Godfather,  Leonards informed, Christian point of view guides us to a new appreciation of  both the films and our own spiritual beliefs. Leonard also lists teachable  moments found in each movie and provides questions for personal reflection or  group dialogue.In addition, Leonard teaches todays religious educators,  parents, and film buffs how to read a film with the eyes of faith, and how to  meaningfully engage with others through the media of film. He offers realistic  advice on such topics as: valuing our story, sex and violence in films, ratings,  and how to be a critical consumer. This entertaining and reliable guide will  enrich your movie-watching experience. Movies That Matter is a  book every person in pastoral ministry will want to use as he or she seeks to be  relevant and faithful in a media world. ”Rose Pacatte, FSP, coauthor  Lights, Camera, . . . Faith!