I’m really enjoying the opportunity to do these Chrisicisms Conversations. As much as I love talking about art, faith and how they intersect, what I love even more is chatting with people who also love those conversations. So, this has been a treat, and I hope you’ll go back and listen to some of the other interviews I’ve done — these are all people whose work and views I admire, so I feel very fortunate that they’re willing to spend some time chatting with me!
I’ve known Gina Dalfonzo via social media for awhile; she often writes at Christ and Pop Culture, and that whole group is pretty great. She’s previously written books about singlehood in the church and the friendship between Dorothy Sayers and C.S. Lewis, but if you follow her online and read her CAPC work, you know she’s also a big film fan, and often posts about what she’s watching on TCM.
Gina recently published her first book about film, The Screen and the Mirror. As soon as I saw it was out, I did two things: Bought myself a copy and asked if she’d want to chat. I’m glad I did both. The book covers some of the most loved movies of all time, and is an insightful read. And the conversation that sprung from it was one I enjoyed.
I hope you enjoy this conversation! And I recommend following Gina’s Substack, Dear, Strange Things. The Screen and the Mirror is available in physical copy and e-book at Amazon, and the hard copy is also available for 20% off at Hearts and Minds Books online.
I hope you enjoy this conversation and seek out the book!
Previous Chrisicisms Conversations:
Note: I’ve also made these accessible on YouTube!
