Comments on: Where the Wild Things Aren’t http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:09:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: anti_supernaturalist http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-779 anti_supernaturalist Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:42:26 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-779 <b>Who the real monsters are</b> The non-existence of any “intelligent designer” is established by the existence of those who <i>can</i> believe in one. the anti_supernaturalist Who the real monsters are

The non-existence of any “intelligent designer” is established by the existence of those who can believe in one.

the anti_supernaturalist

]]> By: Holiday At The Sea » The Weekly Town Crier http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-379 Holiday At The Sea » The Weekly Town Crier Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:41:39 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-379 [...] Read as Russell Moore argues that Where the Wild Things Are isn’t scary enough for kids. [...] [...] Read as Russell Moore argues that Where the Wild Things Are isn’t scary enough for kids. [...]

]]> By: Chris http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-351 Chris Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:12:48 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-351 I appreciated this post. As a father of a 3-year old I am amazed at how quickly my daughter recognizes the antagonist in a story and wonders how the problem is going to be remedied. I think you're right that certain kinds of "horror" (in stories, movies, etc.) can be a great way to contextualize the gospel to kids. I appreciated this post. As a father of a 3-year old I am amazed at how quickly my daughter recognizes the antagonist in a story and wonders how the problem is going to be remedied. I think you’re right that certain kinds of “horror” (in stories, movies, etc.) can be a great way to contextualize the gospel to kids.

]]> By: » Blog Archive » Where the Wild Things Are http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-335 » Blog Archive » Where the Wild Things Are Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:55:35 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-335 [...] Dr. Russell Moore has posted his review of the movie.  The short version is – the book is good, but the movie disappointed.  The longer, more interesting version is…. [...] [...] Dr. Russell Moore has posted his review of the movie.  The short version is – the book is good, but the movie disappointed.  The longer, more interesting version is…. [...]

]]> By: Kate http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-321 Kate Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:24:57 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-321 The book is a timeless treasure. Can you fault Hollywood for trying to turn a classic into a money-making big screen. This is my son's(and my) favorite childhood book. We actually threw him a 'Where the Wild Things Are Party' in May for his 2nd birthday party. I will not be taking him to see the movie but i will definitely purchase the dvd. Regardless, it is such a fun theme and it was rather easy to decorate with palm trees and jungle accessories. The kids had a wonderful time and the parents remembered their childhood. Check out the full party details at http://funjunx.com/wherethewildthingsare.php !!! The book is a timeless treasure. Can you fault Hollywood for trying to turn a classic into a money-making big screen. This is my son’s(and my) favorite childhood book. We actually threw him a ‘Where the Wild Things Are Party’ in May for his 2nd birthday party. I will not be taking him to see the movie but i will definitely purchase the dvd. Regardless, it is such a fun theme and it was rather easy to decorate with palm trees and jungle accessories. The kids had a wonderful time and the parents remembered their childhood. Check out the full party details at http://funjunx.com/wherethewildthingsare.php !!!

]]> By: Tim Clark http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-319 Tim Clark Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:43:14 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-319 I would encourage you who haven't seen the movie yet not to write it off based on Russell's perspective here. I don't believe this movie was meant to be exactly like the book, so it's not fair to treat it as such. I agree with much that is said here. This movie is more ABOUT children than FOR children. But there is much good to be gained from this movie if you view it more open-mindedly and don't require it to be exactly like the book. Here is my take. http://thunderbeard.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/where-the-wild-things-are/ I would encourage you who haven’t seen the movie yet not to write it off based on Russell’s perspective here. I don’t believe this movie was meant to be exactly like the book, so it’s not fair to treat it as such. I agree with much that is said here. This movie is more ABOUT children than FOR children. But there is much good to be gained from this movie if you view it more open-mindedly and don’t require it to be exactly like the book. Here is my take. http://thunderbeard.wordpress.com/2009/10/18/where-the-wild-things-are/

]]> By: Cate tuten http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-317 Cate tuten Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:53:50 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-317 I think I should probably know more about Maurice Sendak before I comment, but here goes. I can not say whether this brilliant author and illustrator intentionally created a wonderful story around the eternal truths Dr. Moore spoke of, or if he by chance stumbled into them. I do know the books truth and 'magic' resonates with multiply generations, for my grandson loves it as much as my own four children did. And I do know I love it as much at the age of 54 as I did at 24. However, I am not surprised that Hollywood did not grasp the essence of Where The Wild Things Are, and was not able to convey it onto the big screen. I, for one, have not seen any blockbuster movies in the recent past, except for maybe one or two, that have portrayed any kind of eternal truths. And maybe even those were, indeed, by accident. It's such a shame though- can you imagine the positive impact and classic value this movie could have brought---if only Hollywood "got it"? I think I should probably know more about Maurice Sendak before I comment, but here goes. I can not say whether this brilliant author and illustrator intentionally created a wonderful story around the eternal truths Dr. Moore spoke of, or if he by chance stumbled into them. I do know the books truth and ‘magic’ resonates with multiply generations, for my grandson loves it as much as my own four children did. And I do know I love it as much at the age of 54 as I did at 24. However, I am not surprised that Hollywood did not grasp the essence of Where The Wild Things Are, and was not able to convey it onto the big screen. I, for one, have not seen any blockbuster movies in the recent past, except for maybe one or two, that have portrayed any kind of eternal truths. And maybe even those were, indeed, by accident. It’s such a shame though- can you imagine the positive impact and classic value this movie could have brought—if only Hollywood “got it”?

]]> By: Let The Wildness Run | Christ and Pop Culture http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-316 Let The Wildness Run | Christ and Pop Culture Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:49:57 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-316 [...] Russ Moore thinks that “Where the Wild Things Are” isn’t scary enough. (No Love Yet)  Loading [...] [...] Russ Moore thinks that “Where the Wild Things Are” isn’t scary enough. (No Love Yet)  Loading [...]

]]> By: Where the Wild Things Are « Stones Cry Out http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-315 Where the Wild Things Are « Stones Cry Out Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:29:52 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-315 [...] the Wild Things Are In Culture, Theology on 10/19/2009 at 5:29 PM Russell Moore and World Magazine have good reviews of Where the Wild Things Are.  Here is Russell Moore’s [...] [...] the Wild Things Are In Culture, Theology on 10/19/2009 at 5:29 PM Russell Moore and World Magazine have good reviews of Where the Wild Things Are.  Here is Russell Moore’s [...]

]]> By: Where the Wild Things Aren’t « Eucatastrophe 101 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/2009/10/19/where-the-wild-things-arent/#comment-313 Where the Wild Things Aren’t « Eucatastrophe 101 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:08:24 +0000 http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/tgc/?p=713#comment-313 [...] the Wild Things Aren’t I haven’t seen the movie, but I really like Russell Moore’s take on it. Here’s his conclusion. Where the Wild Things Are isn’t going to be a classic movie the way [...] [...] the Wild Things Aren’t I haven’t seen the movie, but I really like Russell Moore’s take on it. Here’s his conclusion. Where the Wild Things Are isn’t going to be a classic movie the way [...]

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