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Movie Moments: films with heart and soul

 

It's time for a movie moment! Designed mainly (but not exclusively) for women, these two-minute videos will spark discussion and reflection.

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I Don't Know How She Does It

Carol Pollard looks at the way the film I Don't Know How She Does It addresses the issues we are confronted with in a fast-paced, modern society, focusing on the importance of the people we care about and the relationships we build.

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Published 8th December 2011

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2

Carol Pollard looks at the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt 2 and what it means to be heroic, and how we can all rise to the challenge of upholding good against evil.

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Published 15th November 2011


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Footloose

Carol Pollard explores how the film Footloose raises questions about how far we should control the activities of our children, asking the question 'How can we expect our children to grow up as trustworthy when we can't even trust them ourselves?'

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Published 26th October 2011

Footloose


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The First Grader

Carol Pollard explores how the film The First Grader raises questions about how we view age and experience.

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Published 15th June 2011


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Oranges and Sunshine

Carol Pollard explores how the film Oranges and Sunshine raises questions about the cost of redemption and restoration and whether this always requires someone to pay the price.

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Published 13th June 2011


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Thor

Carol Pollard considers how the film Thor raises some issues faced by parents, as their children make the transition into independent adulthood.

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Published 19th May 2011


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The Way

Carol Pollard explores how the film The Way raises the question of whether we allow ourselves time to think about the big questions in life and how communuity can help us in this quest.

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Published 7th April 2011


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Eat Pray Love

Carol Pollard explores how the film Eat Pray Love causes us to think critically about the underlying messages that films portray.

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Published 16th March 2011


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The King's Speech

Carol Pollard explores how the film The King's Speech causes us to consider how we build character and the impact this has on people around us.

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Published 17th January 2011


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Never Let Me Go

Carol Pollard explores how the film Never Let Me Go raises key issues of truth telling to our children and whether we should protect them from uncomfortable truths.

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Published 6th January 2011


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Nativity!

Carol Pollard looks at how the film Nativity! addresses the issue of hope for reconciliation amidst personal and professional hardships.

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Published 16th November 2010


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 Africa United

Carol Pollard discusses the journey to true friendship, and how adversity and acceptance can strengthen bonds between friends.

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Published 9th September 2010


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 Remember Me

Drawing upon the film Remember Me, Carol Pollard explores how our lives can impact those around us, especially amidst tragic loss.

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Published 22nd July 2010


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 Sherlock Holmes

Power lies in truth, not deception; truth has the power to set people free. Carol Pollard delves into the issue of truth, drawing upon the Guy Ritchie film Sherlock Holmes.

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Published 29th April 2010


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Dear John

Carol Pollard looks at the cost we may bear when doing the right thing, drawing upon the film Dear John.

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Published 14th April 2010


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The Blind Side

Looking at the film The Blind Side, Carol Pollard asks the question: What might our motives be for helping others?

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Published 26th March 2010


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The Time Traveler's Wife

Carol Pollard discusses how we can make every moment in our lives count, in spite of hardships that we may face. She looks at these issues in relation to the film The Time Traveler's Wife.

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Published March 2010


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The Lovely Bones

Carol Pollard explores the theme of redemption, as well as finding peace amidst grief.

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Published February 2010



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Creation

Carol Pollard unpacks the concept of marriage and how we can build relationships through difficult times, drawing upon the Charles Darwin biopic Creation.

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Published January 2010



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Last Chance Harvey

Using the film Last Chance Harvey as an example, Carol Pollard explores the real emotions of damaged relationships.

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Published December 2009



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My Sister's Keeper

How can we find fulfilment in life? What is its value and significance? Carol Pollard asks these questions in relation to the film My Sister's Keeper.

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Published November 2009


 

The text is also published in Families First magazine www.familiesfirstmagazine.com

 

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