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5 Lessons Hollywood Can Learn from C.S. Lewis

5 Lessons Hollywood Can Learn from C.S. Lewis

By Ben Kayser, Managing Editor

The influence C.S. Lewis has had on Christianity, culture, art, and literature can fill, and has filled many pages in many books. Whether your first introduction to his work was THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, MERE CHRISTIANITY, or THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, undoubtedly most everyone has a connection with one of his writings.

With Nov. 29 being C.S. Lewis’s birthday, it’d be appropriate therefore to visit some of the words that C.S. Lewis wrote long ago, but that are just as applicable today. Here are five lessons from C.S. Lewis that Hollywood (and everyone) should remember and five movies exhibiting these qualities.

 

1. The best movies are those that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

“A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.” – C.S. Lewis, various sources

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

 

 

2. The Good, the True, and the Beautiful never get old.

“Even in literature and art, no man who bothers about originality will ever be original: whereas if you simply try to tell the truth (without caring twopence how often it has been told before) you will, nine times out of ten, become original without ever having noticed it.” – C.S. Lewis, MERE CHRISTIANITY

It’s A Wonderful Life

 

 

3. Give and serve, even when there are no cameras around. 

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” – C.S. Lewis, MERE CHRISTIANITY

Les Miserables

 

 

4. Humility is more becoming than pride. 

“True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis, MERE CHRISTIANITY

Thor

 

 

5. There’s more to life than material possessions. 

“Aim at Heaven and you will get Earth ‘thrown in’: aim at Earth and you will get neither.” – C.S. Lewis, THE JOYFUL CHRISTIAN

The Ultimate Gift

 

 

Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.


Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.

What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.

You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.

Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.