WORKSHOP ON ACADEMICS

THEOLOGIANS’ DAY 2022

THEOLOGICAL MOVIE ANALYSIS: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

STEP 1: BEFORE YOU WATCH THE MOVIE

When you’re in reviewer mode, you want to be as honest with your own opinion as
possible, and not allow any outside voice to alter it. Hence, without being affected by
the trailers, marketing, and other reviews before watching a movie, you can really put
your best foot forward to creating your authentic opinion and turning that into a
theological analysis.

STEP 2: WATCHING THE MOVIE

I believe you only need to a see a film once in order to critique a film. Of course,
there are those who prefer at least a couple viewings, but multiple viewings can
actually skew your assessment. The movie will be out of the curtain on January 28,
2022 but you may watch it beforehand.

STEP 3: AFTER YOU WATCH THE MOVIE

After you watch the movie get your ideas down as quick as possible. It is better for
you to watch the movie in advance to prepare well in your sharing. (It is a suggestion)

The most important component to address in your analysis is how it made you feel.
Anyone can write a summary of a film or create lists about the highlights. But good
theological movie analysis should convey to the audience how the movie resonated
with you as a student of theology.

STEP 4: SHARE THE ANALYSIS

In not more than SEVEN MINUTES ensure that your thoughts encourage listeners to
create a constructive discussion around the film, or help them understand some
theological viewpoint in the movie. And hopefully, the audience will have as much
fun listening your review as you did writing it. So DO NOT BE SO SERIOUS.

Reminders:

1. Time limit for each sharer is only SEVEN MINUTES

2. You may speak Filipino language.
3. Aside from your theological analysis share about your own
experiences and realization. You may site some scene from the
movie.
4. Enjoy