Back in January 2011 when I first embarked on Hellbound?, I had no idea how deeply political the idea of hell could be. For me, the film was more of a personal journey, my attempt to grapple with a concept that had both repelled and fascinated me throughout my life as a Christian. As I’ve recounted dozens of times during interviews and Q&A sessions, it wasn’t until I witnessed the reaction to Rob Bell’s book Love Wins that I realized... Read more
There’s a reason why I steer clear of government programs designed to facilitate or protect homegrown art. On one level, such programs lead to a climate of mediocrity where artists are supported not because they’re exceptionally gifted but merely because they fall into whatever category the government has deemed important this year. By way of example, see the recent scandal over an ad seeking a host for a children’s TV show on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), which said it... Read more
I’m talking about the Hellbound? DVD, of course. Available in standard definition and Blu-ray. Special features include “To Hell and Back” featurette, starring Bill “23 Minutes in Hell” Wiese, interview outtakes, director’s commentary and French and Spanish subtitles. Best of all, these special features are only available on the DVD. You can order from our web site or Amazon.com. And if you’d like your local bookstore to carry it, just have them contact us for retailer discounts. Read more
The film is available in DVD and Blu-ray. Special features include interview outtakes, director’s commentary, “To Hell and Back” featurette and English, French and Spanish subtitles. Order it here! Pre-orders receive bonus souvenir toe tag and postcard while supplies last! Read more
This is a 41-minute discussion that features William Paul Young (The Shack), Baxter Kruger (The Shack Revisited) and John MacMurray (To Own a Dragon) talking about the importance of a Trinitarian understanding of God when it comes to how we view things like divine love, wrath and punishment. If you enjoyed The Shack, you’re going to love this video. Best of all, it’s only $3.00. Watch it here. Read more
That’s right, starting this Wednesday, we will begin accepting pre-orders on the Hellbound? DVD. It is available in both standard definition and Blu-Ray. The film will also be available on iTunes, Amazon.com, Vudu, Youtube Movies and all sorts of other places starting May 28. Read more
I did this interview months ago. It finally aired this weekend. It just aired today. I look VERY serious, but I was enjoying myself. Really… Read more
First reason: It offers a fantastic introduction to Rene Girard’s mimetic theory of violence and religion, delivered by none other than Michael Hardin, mimetic theorist and co-founder of Preaching Peace. Second reason: Preaching Peace is currently experiencing financial difficulties, so we are giving 50% of the proceeds from this video to support their ministry. Third reason: It’s only $2.00. That’s right, $2.00! I know what you’re thinking–wouldn’t free be even better? I watch everything on the Internet for free. All... Read more
Anyone familiar with Rene Girard and mimetic theory will know that one of the signals you’re reading a persecution text–a text that seeks to obscure or distort communal violence against a sacrificial victim–is a breakdown in distinctions necessary to the social order. This leads to a crisis situation, because if such distinctions dissolve, the community is now vulnerable to the runaway violence the social order was designed to constrain. The story of Oedipus is a perfect example. A plague has... Read more
Today it was officially announced that Hellbound? will screen at the annual Colloquium on Violence and Religion (COV&R), to be held at the University of Northern Iowa July 10-14. The theme of this year’s conference is “Space, Place and Mimetic Theory,” with a special emphasis on mimetic theory and the environment. Hellbound? will screen two times during the conference, with a panel discussion to follow the second screening, featuring director Kevin Miller, cast member Michael Hardin and Vanessa Avery of... Read more
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