Instructor: Myrddin Masery - BA in Mass Communications and a minor in religion from Southeast Missouri State Univserity. Masery has taught spirituality and mysticism since 1998. More information at www.elodrym.org/myrddin.htm
Location: http://elodrym.suddenlaunch3.com
Course Length: three months (12 lessons)
Dates: May 5th - July 25th, 2008
Cost: $90
Course fees will be donated to the creation of the Elodrym Mage Academy.
Other fees: DVD rental or purchase

This is a fun and easy course!

Course includes viewing DVDs, reading an online cinema guide, and participating in the weekly class discussions.

The class begins with film definitions and the basics of film analysis. The course includes four films chosen by the instructor and students vote on three other films. Some films are in French, English, and African native languages. Foreign films include subtitles.  After viewing a film the students participate in a discussion of the spiritual themes and the techniques used to portray it. In the final weeks, students will present cases for their nominees for best actor, actress, director, documentary and film. Winners will be chosen by the class.

Instructor's Picks:

War/Dance - nominated for best documentary 2008 Beliefnet Film Awards
Into the Wild - Emile Hirsch won best actor  2008 Beliefnet Film Awards
Angel-A
Touching the Sound

Movies to vote on:
Dark Crystal
Legend
Matrix
Atonement - nominated for 2008 Beliefnet Film Awards
Juno - nominated for 2008 Beliefnet Film Awards
Amazing Grace - nominated for 2008 Beliefnet Film Awards
Cider House Rules
American Beauty

For more information on these films visit www.beliefnet.com/bfa/ and the International Movie Database www.imd.com

Enroll with Masery email=masery76@sbcglobal.net