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Joel Mayward

@jmayward.bsky.social

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Asst. Professor of Christian Ministries, Theology and the Arts @ George Fox University, OR • PhD, St Andrews • Pastor-Theologian • 🍅 approved Film Critic • Author (books on Dardenne brothers, Christopher Nolan, Sufjan Stevens) • Human (he/him)

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · Nov 18

Hello new followers! I'm a pastor-theologian and professor, as well as a freelance film critic—in BSky terms, I'm found in both "theology" and "movie" starter parks. I'm interested in exploring and writing about the many intersections between art/culture/story and religion/spirituality/God.

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 1d

Watching Dallas in the air ducts is a formative memory for me (I was in high school)

Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 1d

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Sufjan Stevens reviews a movie

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 1d

If you happen to be near Gonzaga University tomorrow night, I'm speaking about the films of Christopher Nolan at this free event hosted by the Gonzaga Faith & Reason Institute. www.gonzaga.edu/news-events/...

FFP2025 Mayward Now Where Was I Wed Oct 8

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 4d

they're needle drop films

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 4d

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Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture)

Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture) [Mayward, Joel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture)

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 4d

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The Dardenne Brothers’ Cinematic Parables (Routledge Studies in Religion and Film)

The Dardenne Brothers’ Cinematic Parables (Routledge Studies in Religion and Film) [Mayward, Joel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Dardenne Brothers’ Cinematic Parables (Routledge Studies in Religion and Film)

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 4d

Cillian Murphy, star of many of Christopher Nolan's films, apparently loves the Dardenne brothers. This basically now makes him my favorite actor. youtu.be/v4Ze7Yo9jgY?...

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 10d

ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER: It's as good as you've heard.

Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 12d

It's been a good week.
#letterboxdfriday #lastfourwatched #filmsky
My Letterboxd profile: boxd.it/3muJ

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 15d

1. Magnolia
2. Phantom Thread
3. There Will Be Blood
4. Punch-Drunk Love
5. Licorice Pizza
6. Boogie Nights
7. The Master
8. Inherent Vice
9. Hard Eight

Barbara VanDenburgh @babsvan.bsky.social · 15d

1. Phantom Thread
2. The Master
3. There Will Be Blood
4. Punch-Drunk Love
5. Licorice Pizza
6. Magnolia
7. Boogie Nights
8. Inherent Vice
9. Hard Eight

Jesse Hawken @jessehawken.bsky.social · 15d

1. Punch-Drunk Love
2. The Master
3. Phantom Thread
4. Licorice Pizza
5. There Will Be Blood
6. Inherent Vice
7. Boogie Nights
8. Magnolia
9. Hard Eight

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 16d

Taking Tylenol because my arm is sore from my COVID vaccine booster shot.

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 17d

A Hidden Life (Terrence Malick)

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Bright Wall/Dark Room @bwdr.bsky.social · 19d

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 18d

What movie do you consider “perfect”?

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 19d

My upcoming book on Sufjan Stevens' "Carrie & Lowell" is now available for preorder from my favorite bookstore, Powell's Books in Portland. www.powells.com/book/sufjan-...

Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell | Powell's Books

Upon the release of Sufjan Stevens’ seventh studio album, Carrie & Lowell, two divergent groups found themselves as strange bedfellows: the LGBTQIA+ community and American evangelical Christians. Both...

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 19d

My upcoming book on Sufjan Stevens' "Carrie & Lowell" is now available for preorder from my favorite bookstore, Powell's Books in Portland. www.powells.com/book/sufjan-...

Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell | Powell's Books

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 29d

Yes! I'm excited to read the other chapters in the collection.

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 29d

Or both! 🙏

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 29d

Or preorder this book. amzn.to/3V5O7ux

Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture)

Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture) [Mayward, Joel, Callaway, Kutter] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Theology and the Films of Christopher Nolan: Cinematic Transcendence (Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture)

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · 29d

Hey, it's my birthday. Please preorder my book. amzn.to/3JWl7D0

Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell (33 1/3)

Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell (33 1/3) [Mayward, Joel] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Sufjan Stevens' Carrie & Lowell (33 1/3)

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Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · Sep 7

Something is wrong with white AI Jesus's hands. Looks like puddles of raw chicken. Or a blobfish.

Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · Sep 6

Le Fils (The Son)

Joel Mayward @jmayward.bsky.social · Aug 27

The Bible 🙃

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Bright Wall/Dark Room @bwdr.bsky.social · Aug 26

"The languid pacing of Jacques Tati's PLAYTIME forces us to be present in the moment, to look around and observe this cinematic world, to simply be." - @jmayward.bsky.social

We’ll Always Have Paris: Tati’s Playtime - Bright Wall/Dark Room

The languid pacing of Jacques Tati's 'Playtime' forces us to be present in the moment, to look around and observe this cinematic world, to simply be.

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