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Eyes Wide Open: Looking for God in Popular Culture

7 reviews
William D. Romanowski

Brazos Press, 2007

Eyes Wide Open
"Eyes Wide Open" is, in my opinion, one of the most important contemporary works on engaging culture available. Romanowski traverses the often complicated landscape of contemporary culture, challenging his reader as he goes to use discernment when approaching the visual arts, film and music. Both accessible and intellectually stimulating, Romanowski's book is a "must read" for any aspiring ...

Risky Business: Rock in Film
R. Serge Denisoff, William D. Romanowski

Transaction Publishers, 1991

Excellent Book, Great for Rock and Film Lovers!
This book covers all the major and minor rock-films, from the Beatles "Yellow Submarine" to "Jesus Christ Superstar", even covers movies like "American Graffiti" which have extensive rock soundtracks. The book is very interesting, and a definite recomended buy!

Pop Culture Wars: Religion & the Role of Entertainment in American Life

1 review
William D. Romanowski

Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2006

Thoughtful and well-reasoned
This book was not what I was expecting. I was expecting a polemic against the entertainment industry. Instead, it is a thoughtful book that traces the history of the "Pop Culture Wars" from the beginning of the 20th century until the 1990s. The author covers issues such as the Hays Office and its impact on moviemaking in the 1930s and 1940s. He argues for intelligent entertainment and intelligent ...