Similar criteria could be applied to reviews of albums, books television shows and other media. This document provides a framework to help us self-consciously seek that crucial balance of holiness and engagement. We do not believe that a simple, blanket policy such as avoiding movies over a certain rating is adequate. Instead, this document seeks to identify characteristics of films that can be used to identify movies appropriate to The Clause audience. In fact, we anticipate that many of the films we review will be subject to criticism based on our Christians values.
Individual discernment is required.
We do recognize that some readers use the paper's reviews as a means of determining which popular films might be objectionable or inappropriate entertainment for the Christian. To this end, we will endeavor to add to our rating grade a notice of problematic characteristics in the films, such as strong language or depictions of sexual behavior. Redeeming themes Some films, despite objectionable portions, contain redeeming social or moral messages and are worthy of review. Schindler's List or Black Robe would be examples of films in this category. Some films address issues of particular interest to the Christian audience, though perhaps not from a particularly Christian perspective.