I personally think that Signs and Wonders was a great success this year, and I am sure that I am not the only one who thinks this way. It is all due to your participation and extra blog credits from prof. Leeper.
The theme for this semester was "beauty and longing", and I think that except one or two movies, movies this semester were perfect representation of that. I believe that it was a fortunate theme for this semester.
We've boldly started with "Senna", a documentary about a F-1 pilot, and ended with the "Enchanted April". The Midnight in Paris was a great delight from Woody Allen, The Song of Sparrows was a unique experience and perhaps the climax of this semester may have been "Malena". The discussion after these movies were definitely worth taking part of it. I think these were some factors that really showed what Signs and Wonders can do.
Something special for me this semester was that we were able to present two Korean movies: Poetry and Secret Sunshine. It was an opportunity for me to learn to appreciate and know more about the art of my home. I wish we will be able to show some more Korean movies.
However, my favorite movie of this semester's Signs and Wonders was "Lars and the Real Girl". It really showed me what good movie should be and can do. It was a pleasant surprise. Perhaps the best part was the discussion after the movie between Prof. Alexander and Prof. Leeper... it was not an everyday experience where you can listen these two particular great minds talking about movie, art, faith etc.
I encourage you to continue to come and take part of it. Watching good movies is not an ultimate purpose of Signs and Wonders; it is about watching good movies TOGETHER that makes the program get going.
Let me wrap up with couple questions for you.
What was your favorite Signs and Wonders movie this semester?
What theme would you like to observe next semester?
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