By Rev. John-Brian Paprock
Originally published in the 2010 Holiday Worship Guide
Capitol Newspapers - The Wisconsin State Journal
Sunday, December 19, 2010
FOUR WINTER FILM GEMS
“The Dead” (PG13 1987)
John Huston last – Irish upper class at Epiphany/Three kings feast – almost a short film - a true gem of a film, based on the writings of James Joyce, set in the early 20th century it is period perfect details all present for the time before radio, Internet and television
“Edward Scissorhands” (PG 1990)
This film is a beautiful fairy tale and story of our humanity that answers the question, “where does snow come from?”
“Ikiru (To Live)" (Japanese – NR 1952, all audiences)
Akira Kurosawa’s most loved and classic movies. This film is #37 on the Art & Faith Top 100 films. The snow fall at the end is one of the most enduring and endearing images in all cinema.
“Winter Light” (Swedish – NR 1962, adult themes)
Ingmar Bergman called this his favorite among his films. This film is #38 on the Art & Faith Top 100. It was shot during the winter 1961-1962 and is considered the best of Begman’s “Trilogy of Faith” that includes “Through a Glass Darkly” and “The Silence”
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Introduction
TEN RECOMMENDED FILMS
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