Alise Chaffins

Advent is a fantastic time to slow down and examine how we want to approach Christmas and the coming year. As a film critic, I process a lot of the world through movies. Deus Ex Cinema is a book that will help you take a break each day for a couple of minutes to consider one of the four themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love. I have used movies from as far back as 1939 to as recent as 2024. I hope that as you prepare to celebrate Christmas, you will find this a helpful companion in discovering a deeper meaning in the season.