These podcasts are lectures delivered by Dr Shane Clifton, for a theology and film unit being taught at Southern Cross College. The lectures address the relationship between theology, film and culture. They also include reviews of the various films watched during the course.
In this final podcast lecture Shane wraps up what we've been learning all semester and gives one final podcast assignment. Ciao till 08! Download film...
This week Dr Shane Clifton discusses the complexities of conscience in dialogue with the films Dead Man Walking and The Mission. For your podcast assi...
This week Dreu Harrison looks at the issues raised in Barry Levinson's film, Wag the Dog, and discusses these in relation to Jean Baudrillard's work o...
Shane is delighted to be interviewing Professor Neil Ormerod this week on the topic of forgiveness, looking at this issue in relation to the films Dea...
by Dave Porter. One of the best things a film can do is make us reflect on the various convictions and beliefs which we hold through the course of our...
Many of the films we've been watching in class have depicted the realities of life in a decidedly unnerving manner. With this in mind, and considering...
Ben McEachen, from Empire magazine, takes a candid look at the issues raised in the 2003 Lars Von Trier film Dogville. Take a listen! Download film_re...
Adventuring into the city, Kate Tennikoff and Drea Daniels met together with Australian actor Veronica Sywak to take a look at the unique challenges f...
The 1999 Sci-Fi blockbuster The Matrix is reviewed by our resident knowledge manager, i.e. controller of the 'Southern Cross College' matrix, Ben Clar...
In this latest podcast Dr Shane Clifton discusses the Lars Von Trier film Dancer in the Dark, drawing out the themes of original sin & redemption, and...