Films for All Seasons
Experiencing the Church Year at the Movies

Creative, thought-provoking analyses of various films and how they relate to different parts of the church calendar. The author's interpretations are sometimes unique (she finds more hope in "Annihilation" than any other critic I've ever read!) but she makes a strong case for them. An enjoyable and......more

My sister is a film editor and producer for a Catholic studio, and we often speak of the power of media to communicate the transcendentals of truth, goodness, and beauty to us. It is clear that this book is written in that same spirit (in the Episcopal/American Christian tradition). The brief intro......more

Abby Olcese has crafted a work of “silver screen liturgies,” which was the working title of the book. While there may be points that seem a little too stretched, or underdeveloped theological concepts, Films for All Seasons is a much-needed work in both Christian publishing and film criticism. Olces......more

Thanks to the publisher for the ARC! I loved this- pairs nicely with Josh Larsen’s “Fear Not!” Abby Olcese’s love for cinema, liturgy and Jesus shines throughout the book. She does an excellent job of making the reader re-examine some familiar films in a new light, making us understand our role as Ch......more

Films are often influenced by the culture around us. After all, moviemakers are familiar with the need for relevance. This is necessary to reach popular appeal. In the same way, Christians living in this world ought to be aware of the cultural appeal happening in their realms of influence. Yet, cult......more