The next Movies for Lent episode has arrived!

Jason and Adam, pastors and movie-lovers, are hosting Movies for Lent: Conversations at the Intersection of Faith & Film.

You can participate in the live watch experience and discussion on Wednesdays over zoom (join the Movies for Lent facebook group for more info), or participate on your own by using these podcast episodes as a jumping-off point for reflection or discussion in your own communities.

This week’s selection is Kubo and the Two Strings (2016).

Theme: Transfiguration
Lectionary Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Discussion Questions:

1. After viewing ‘A Hero’ what thoughts and impressions lingered as the credits rolled and beyond? Why?

2. From a cinematic perspective, what did you enjoy about the film? What worked for you? What didn’t?

3. Kubo and the Two Strings presents an authentic oral custom from Japanese culture: from a storytelling perspective, hows does this relate to our understanding and interpretation of scripture?

4. In our lectionary passage Jesus is transfigured and stands alongside Moses and Elijah. From the perspective of the disciples (Peter, John, James) what connections could they have made with their own religious upbringing?