The #Oscars Best Picture winner and nominees can help to demonstrate the ongoing impact of religion and spirituality on modern society. A 🧵: 1/6 
Best Picture winner "Everything, Everywhere All At Once" explores existential themes, even if it does not engage w/ organized religion.
Interestingly, a woman also sings "Ave Maria" in one scene. 2/6
Interestingly, a woman also sings "Ave Maria" in one scene. 2/6
Nominee "Women Talking" tells the story of horrific abuse in a separatist Mennonite community and explores deep religious themes.
"The Banshees of Inisherin" takes place in deeply Catholic Ireland w/ scenes depicting mass and confession. 3/6
"The Banshees of Inisherin" takes place in deeply Catholic Ireland w/ scenes depicting mass and confession. 3/6
"The Fabelmans" is based on Stephen Spielberg's Orthodox Jewish upbringing and depicts Hanukkah, anti-Semitic bullying, and attempts at interfaith dating.
"Avatar: The Way of Water" takes place on a fictional planet with its own religious system that leans towards pantheism. 4/6
"Avatar: The Way of Water" takes place on a fictional planet with its own religious system that leans towards pantheism. 4/6
"All Quiet on the Western Front" has a Catholic main character. Soliders pray and quote Christian scripture at times.
"Elvis" depicts the singer's real-life fascination w/ gospel music and includes a tent revival conducted by Black Christians. 5/6
"Elvis" depicts the singer's real-life fascination w/ gospel music and includes a tent revival conducted by Black Christians. 5/6
"Tar," "Top Gun: Maverick," and "Triangle of Sadness" are the only BP nominees w/o deep religious content.
It's fascinating how much inspiration filmmakers draw from religion. Check out theARDA.com to learn more about the impact of religion on today's world! 6/6
It's fascinating how much inspiration filmmakers draw from religion. Check out theARDA.com to learn more about the impact of religion on today's world! 6/6
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