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Welcome to the confessions of a Christian moviegoer. Jeffrey Overstreet, film enthusiast and movie reviewer, takes readers on a journey that spans the globe.

From a desert scene in Mongolia to a galaxy far, far away, you’ll explore the power of cinematic journeys to introduce life-changing new insights. While visiting the angels of Wings of Desire and the inquisitive British newcomers of The New World, he’ll show you how different characters, different worldviews and different experiences offer pieces of a larger truth.

Examining methods and styles employed by Martin Scorsese, Tony Scott, Paul Thomas Anderson, Akira Kurosawa and Krzysztof Kieslowski, Overstreet highlights the ways in which art and entertainment can both harm and heal. You’ll find excerpts from his conversations with directors Scott Derrickson (The Exorcism of Emily Rose), Wim Wenders (Wings of Desire) and Patrice Leconte (The Widow of St. Pierre), and producer Ralph Winter (the X-Men series).

What makes some films timeless rather than merely popular has everything to do with the way these artists — whether they know it or not — have captured reflections of God in their work.

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 Publishers Weekly,
Christianity Today,
Image,
Relevant,
Paste magazine's Andy Whitman,
and filmmakers like Scott Derrickson and Darren Aronofsky
have praised Through a Screen Darkly as "compelling," "inspiring," and "masterful."

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  • Contact Jeffrey. Jeffrey is currently appearing for interviews on radio programs across the U.S., and speaking to audiences at universities (Seattle Pacific University, Biola University) and bookstores (Third Place Books, The Next Chapter). Invite Jeffrey for an interview (print, telephone, radio), a speaking engagement, or for answers to your questions about the book. Write to him at joverstreet [at] gmail [dot] com.

    And, speaking of interviews ... here's a new interview with Jeffrey at Christianity Today!
     

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  • Links. Bookmark the home page of Jeffrey's website - LookingCloser.org - and read Jeffrey's daily blog about film, faith, music, and art: Looking Closer Journal. His Purpose Statement for the website is published here.