So I was browsing online today and came across this video. I'm always fascinated by people who meaningfully engage in a conversation about art and Jesus. As the video suggests, you may not agree with everything but it'll at least get you started in the conversation. It's neither preachy or polished and I kinda like it that way.
Why Jesus Creates Art
with the Artistic Director of Mars Hill Church and a few metal band guys. Fascinating.
- Can art be Christian?
- Did Jesus make crappy furniture or nasty wine? (aka making good art)
- "Redeeming" cultural items and making them Christian (aka ripping off art)
- Should we make a Christian version of everything?
- Can I be an artist and a christian without being a 'Christian Artist'?
- Are there boundaries to art?
- What's the point of art?
and much more!
Part 1 Presentation ~20min.
Part 2 Q&A ~20min.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
blue like jazz
I don't (and won't) make this blog a shameless plug-fest. BUT, I offer you the following trailer. If you haven't read this book, you probably can't understand the level of excitement I have toward this movie premier. This book rocked my world several years ago. It's a straight up BRILLIANT, artistic, beautiful story. And it is most certainly not the cookie cutter story you may be expecting.
Check it out guys. For real.
Check it out guys. For real.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
a little tid-bit
I read this book a while ago, but just stumbled upon this quote again today. Thought I'd share. God and Shakespeare. Oh yea.
"When a Russian cosmonaut returned from space and reported that he had not found God, C.S. Lewis responded that this was like Hamlet going into the attic of his castle looking for Shakespeare. If there is a God, he wouldn't be another object in the universe that could be put in a lab and analyzed with empirical methods. He would relate to us the way a playwright relates to the characters in his play. We (characters) might be able to know quite a lot about the playwright, but only to the degree the author chooses to put information about himself in the play. Therefore, in no case would we "prove" God's existence as if he were an object wholly within the universe like oxygen and hydrogen or an island in the Pacific. If there is a God, we characters in his play have to hope that he put some information about himself in the play. But Christians believe he did more than give us information. He wrote *himself* in the play as the main character in history, when Jesus was born in a manger and rose from the dead. He is the one with whom we have to do."
"When a Russian cosmonaut returned from space and reported that he had not found God, C.S. Lewis responded that this was like Hamlet going into the attic of his castle looking for Shakespeare. If there is a God, he wouldn't be another object in the universe that could be put in a lab and analyzed with empirical methods. He would relate to us the way a playwright relates to the characters in his play. We (characters) might be able to know quite a lot about the playwright, but only to the degree the author chooses to put information about himself in the play. Therefore, in no case would we "prove" God's existence as if he were an object wholly within the universe like oxygen and hydrogen or an island in the Pacific. If there is a God, we characters in his play have to hope that he put some information about himself in the play. But Christians believe he did more than give us information. He wrote *himself* in the play as the main character in history, when Jesus was born in a manger and rose from the dead. He is the one with whom we have to do."
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
The Triple Threat
The title says it all.
This is the name of the game, the ultimate goal in performance, the quintessential quality of those worthy of "making it." Though, it's kind of a weird title if you really think about it. TRIPLE THREAT! It sounds like what you'd be labeled if you just went through airport security and not only did you put your liquids in a gallon ziplock instead of a quart-sized bag, you also attempted to smuggle aboard finger nail clippers and a leaf blower. Call the TSA! We've got a code red Triple Threat!! Cheesy joke? Yes.
Anyways, we all know that to be a triple threat requires you to sing, dance, and act...well...and at the same time. And that is where the fun part comes in. On paper, it seems easy enough: just produce the notes, do the steps, and make pretty character faces, right? We know better.
The Triple Threat performer is a veritable paradox who is able to defy all logic with their RIDICULOUS talent. Don't believe me? I've got two words for you. Jellicle. Ball. Oh yea. I may not be a huge fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber but over Thanksgiving I had the privilege of seeing two of my best friends in their final rehearsals of CATS before the tour left NYC for tech week. Jellicle Ball, for those that aren't familiar with the show, is a group number where almost every cat in the cast comes on stage for a good 10-15 minutes of solid dance...and I'm not talking jazz squares and spirit fingers. This sequence makes you tired just watching it. Holy. Crap. Spandex, faux fur, and cat tails flying everywhere! I wanted a water break afterward and I didn't move from my seat.
This is the name of the game, the ultimate goal in performance, the quintessential quality of those worthy of "making it." Though, it's kind of a weird title if you really think about it. TRIPLE THREAT! It sounds like what you'd be labeled if you just went through airport security and not only did you put your liquids in a gallon ziplock instead of a quart-sized bag, you also attempted to smuggle aboard finger nail clippers and a leaf blower. Call the TSA! We've got a code red Triple Threat!! Cheesy joke? Yes.
Anyways, we all know that to be a triple threat requires you to sing, dance, and act...well...and at the same time. And that is where the fun part comes in. On paper, it seems easy enough: just produce the notes, do the steps, and make pretty character faces, right? We know better.
The Triple Threat performer is a veritable paradox who is able to defy all logic with their RIDICULOUS talent. Don't believe me? I've got two words for you. Jellicle. Ball. Oh yea. I may not be a huge fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber but over Thanksgiving I had the privilege of seeing two of my best friends in their final rehearsals of CATS before the tour left NYC for tech week. Jellicle Ball, for those that aren't familiar with the show, is a group number where almost every cat in the cast comes on stage for a good 10-15 minutes of solid dance...and I'm not talking jazz squares and spirit fingers. This sequence makes you tired just watching it. Holy. Crap. Spandex, faux fur, and cat tails flying everywhere! I wanted a water break afterward and I didn't move from my seat.
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