Presbyterian Mission Agency academy awards Archives

Ethical values and themes in 2023 Oscar-nominated films

Posted March 7th, 2024

Once more, we call to your attention some of the values and themes in the films that the Academy of Motion Pictures seeks to honor during this Sunday’s broadcast. I will be looking at nine of the 10 “Best Picture” nominees, as well as a couple of others.

Finding ethical and spiritual values in this year’s Oscar-nominated films

Posted April 5th, 2021

Each year there is spirited discussion in the media about the nominations for the Oscars. This year, though the movie schedule was terribly disrupted by the pandemic, is no different.

Ethical and spiritual values in the Oscar-nominated films

Posted February 3rd, 2020

The nominations for the 2019 Oscar Awards have been out for some time now, and once more I invite you to explore some of the ethical and spiritual values in the major nominated films. This can add to your enjoyment if you plan to watch ABC’s broadcast of the Oscars, set for 8 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday. If some fashionistas can get excited over what stars wear on the red carpet, why not show equal interest in what values are embedded in the nominated movies themselves?