Last Friday I went to an early matinee showing of Clint Eastwood’s film Gran Torino. I have always likes Eastwood ever since B/W Rawhide on TV. Of course, that might be a bit before the time of some you who are reading this.
This film is surely packed with theological dialogue and on occasion theological visuals. If you are interested in seeing current culture played out on the big screen with theological overtones, then you should see Gran Torino. Of course, what movies don’t have some theological overtones.
The language could be considered by some a bit rough, but realistic for the character. The cultural clash that drives the plot is fascinating. If you don’t laugh and cry somewhere during this film, you might need to check your emotional meter in for new batteries.
On a different character, Jack is back! Jack Bauer and the latest edition of 24 has returned to FOX. This year’s day (Day 7) has started on the Right coast in Washington D.C. I think someone should, or maybe they already have, write a “Theology of Jack Bauer.” He is surely a new Western kind of hero without the tobacco stain running down his chin.
Why not leave some thoughts about what you think the theology of Jack is and what theological insights you pick up from Gran Torino.
