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Sometimes it seems like the Christian
genre lacks innovation in storytelling. We beat the same bush over and over again
(most notably the apocalyptic genre) while we have been provided with such richness
to work with. Here I will chronicle the stories (fiction, non-fiction) that I think
are worthy of a film (hopefully quality) adaptation. I will also note some significant
conflict points that make these stories worthwhile, they are not necessarily reflective
of the entirety of the individual's life but give good reason to see why it could
be adapted into film.
THRILLER:
- The Oath by Frank Peretti. A gripping thriller
about a town with a secret, a creature in the hills, and the need for redemption.
Several of his other books have been made into movies or are currently in the works
(The Visitation, Hangman's Curse, House).
BIOGRAPHICAL:
- Dwight L. Moody. A controversial figure in his
own time he serviced many during the American Civil War and afterwards settled down
in Chicago. There he reached out to thousands fighting against the challenges of
his time - including fires that repeatedly destroyed his works.
- John Wesley. Founder of the Methodists he was
an Anglican pastor who rebeled against the churches formality and demanded that
the gospel be brought to where the people were. He traveled to the Americas, whence
he was chased from because of rumours of inappropriate sexual relations with a young
lady. He nearly drowned at sea while crossing the Atlantic, exorcised demons, traveled
more miles than most can count, and suffered from a wife who was both physically
violent to him and actively forging docments in order to ruin his reputation.
DRAMA:
- 1st and 2nd Samuel.
Someday I'd like to make
a TV series of high cinematic quality on the books of 1st and 2nd Samuel. These
two biblical books reads like a screenplay waiting to happen. But attempting to
squeeze them into a film - or even a trilogy would be difficult - a several
season series would be better. I'd like to utilize some of the staff from Prison
Break and Jericho in the production as I appreciate their artistic work and
think they would do an excellent job at making something better (both shows
declined, but the original artistic vision was excellent).
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