Every Christmas the networks show the same movies as you are probably aware of. I happened to watch Scrooge from 1951 which I don't think I've seen before. Well, it is good. And Scrooge is being led around by the Ghost of Christmas Present and he sees many scenes that help him to reconsider his life. I was particularly affected and touched by hearing Bob Cratchet's son read from Psalm 91. The words were music to my ears and caused me to draw near to Him. I was drawn up into the spirit of Christmas in that moment. https://youtu.be/2I_m8fjIGFI?t=3763-Daniel
I personally do not believe that many so-called Christian oriented/themed movies are worth a conservative Christian's time (never mind non-Christian oriented ones - which will often, and that without slight remorse, trample underfoot the very precepts we observe with fear and trembling).The fact is that unless an evangelical Christian creates the movie, there are very few chances if at all that such will be Christian wholesome or faithful to what it seeks to portray (if Christian themed). For example, a ghost for one already does not seem to do justice to evangelically portraying the solemn purpose of Christmas)Even when a measure of good is contained in these, it is often out weighed by the amount of vanities they often have to offer - maintly in the name of entertainment.Some may say: "Well, if conservative Christians do not make wholesome movies, then we are compelled to settle for the next best". And I frankly ask: "how can any make a truly Christian wholesome movie if God has not provided the time and financial resource thereof?" And if it is God who does not provide the resources thereof, should we not therefore assuredly gather that he'ld rather we have little to do with movies? Yes, some of the ways in which some of these movies are funded would leave us embarrassed I expect (the likes of crowdfunding amongst the hypocritical professors of the Christian faith - who must think that they, by their financial contributions, are doing God service).I just find it less Christian-like when we are drawn towards anything mainly for entertainment than simply for needed rest after physical or mental exertion.Leonard Ravehill once said (and I essentially agree): 'Entertainment is the devil's substitute for joy. The more joy you have in the Lord the less entertainment you need.' This more joy must amongst others be accompanied with a more clearer vision of the Kingdom's circumstances. Which should in turn bring us to sympathize closely with God and his good pleasures - and as well to see that the time is indeed short and must be redeemed. If this is not so with you (or if you feel I am speaking jargon or simply amiss), then may God would mercy you in Christ Jesus' name.
_________________Kervin