The Tooth Fairy (2010)

The Tooth Fairy is a simple comedy about belief -- in yourself and in others. There is good sermon illustration on discouragement and encouragement. Look at the FilmTalk Small Group Bible Study for more discussion areas.

Movie's Sermon General's Warning:
The Tooth Fairy contains some hockey violence and mild language.

Theater Release Date: Jan 1, 2010      Genera: Comedy     Rating: PG

The Twilight Saga - New Moon (2009)

New Moon continues the Twilight Saga of vampire Edward and human Bella -- star-crossed lovers who separate when Edward fears for Bella's safety. Designed for young women, the film is filled with yearning, sighing, near-kisses, and romantic confusion with a bit of vampire and werewolf violence to jolt guys awake. As a film, it's not much, but youth pastors, in particular, ignore this phenomenon to their peril. If nothing else, the saga's popularity speaks to young women's desire for love, romance, protection, and self-sacrifice -- something in direct contrast with a pop culture addicted to easy sexuality, hooking up, a "whatever" sense of false confidence, and emphasis on self. Discussing why the books and films are so popular (even those who haven't read them know about them) could open up an otherwise potentially disinterested group to spiritual discussion. But there is danger here too.

Movie's Sermon General's Warning:
The Twilight Saga: New Moon contains vampire and werewolf violence, capitalizes on yearning teen sensuality, and has a disturbing take on how spiritual truths are discerned. Our FilmTalk card is not meant to be an endorsement of this film, but, since millions are seeing it, we created this tool to aid discussion.

Theater Release Date: Nov 11, 2009      Genera: Romance     Rating: PG-13

Paranormal Activity (2009)

Paranormal Activity takes the supernatural realm seriously. It is not a ghost story, it is the story of a woman who is stalked by a demon. It is worth asking people who have seen this film, if they were scared. If so, what scared them? Do they acknowledge that there is a spiritual realm beyond what they can see? Why did the main character seek out help from a psychic, from a Ouija board, and from his own bravado and physical strength, but ignored any supernatural help from God? Movies such as Paranormal Activity provide Christians with an opportunity to discuss the reality of the spiritual realm, and explain that God is sovereign over both the seen and unseen world. There is a real spiritual battle raging, and it is important to know which side you are on. Neutrality is not an option. If these are the kinds of discussions you would like to be having after a movie. Check out MovieMinistry's FilmTalk Small Group Bible Studies. They contain scene set-ups, questions about the movie and related Bible passages to drive after-film discussions straight to the Scriptures.

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Theater Release Date: Oct 10, 2009      Genera: Horror     Rating: R