Get ready, get set, to sit back and watch a flick...but wait...don't get too comfortable. The catch with this movie watching experience is that you have to pay attention and be ready to discuss the movie afterwards.
In describing our culture today so often the word, "consumers" comes into play. We consume clothing, food, and lots and lots of media. We listen to a song and never think about it again, wear something without a second thought, or watch a movie and move to the next one without ever looking back. Thinking is often missing from the equation.
The problem is not in how to watch a movie. There is no question in my mind on whether or not we have that down. The difficulty arises in what to do with what we have just consumed. In order to combat this consuming culture- we are attempting to learn a new skill- and that is the art of processing. In order to fully engage in processing what we must become better at is discussion. There is so much to be thought through and talked about within our movies from today and of old- this is what Friday Flick's are about.
They are not designed just to be another movie night but instead a night where we fully engage with the film and then engage in conversation with one another to work through what we have just seen.
There is also alot of God to be seen within our culture today. You can easily discover a need and longing for a Creator if you would only take the time to process and truly look at the film that is being seen.
Don't be scared- if you come I'm sure you will enjoy your time. There is no pressure surrounding this night- I know that we have all had many thoughts after watching a movie- this is an opportunity to toss those thoughts around and in the end hopefully learn something.
Our first movie will be Ever After- This Friday June 19- 6:30-9:00PM
Email: tlcyouth@comcast.net for further info.
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