![]() ![]() Without apology the priest speaks an honest faith into the life of the struggling cop, and it shakes him deeply. A string of inexplicably odd cases lead him into a relationship with a tough and hard drinking Jesuit priest, Father Mendoza (Edgar Ramirez), who insists sainthood is not about being a moral exemplar but being a life giver. Sargent Ralph Sarchie (Eric Bana) is a lapsed Catholic serving the Bronx. It is a police drama with, shall we say, a twist. My wife and I just watched Derrickson’s 2014 release Deliver Us from Evil. ![]() Hence, this is one Christian director whose movies are not being screened for churches. And though Derrickson has ventured into sci-fi and will tackle the (Marvel) comic book world with the soon to be released Doctor Strange, his preferred canvas is horror. This fascinating and frank interview (abbreviated in print – the video version is very much worth the time) challenges us to consider how Christians can make art that is both true and good. Scott Derrickson is a thoughtful Christian filmmaker. ![]()
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