Culture Connections
License to Wed
License to Wed – Robin Williams in full flight as Father Frank.The History Boys
The History Boys – not a family film.God on My Side
An analysis of the Andrew Denton documentary about the 2006 US Religious Broadcast.Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace - the story of William Wilberforce and John Newton.The Plumb Trilogy and the Modern World
Read Peter Sellick’s latest review – a reflection on the The Plumb Trilogy and the Modern World by Maurice Gee.Review Emily Maguire Princesses and Pornstars June 08
Read a review of Emily Maguire's influential 2008 book Princesses and Pornstars: Sex, Power and Identity.Just Celebrity
After watching a film premiere, Peter Bentley reflects on the cult of celebrity in society, and also in the church. (Note: article first published in Insights: UCA NSW Synod magazine. November 2008).
The Eternity Opera
A review of the film version of the opera about the Eternity Man, Arthur Stace.Bill Henson and humble children
Read Peter Bentley's reflections on the issues raised by Bill Henson and photographing children.
Welcome to Culture Connections
This ACC web section is devoted to reflections and opinion pieces on culture in contemporary society, partcularly films and books.
The photo is the main permanent memorial to Arthur Stace and his writing of the word Eternity. It is located in the St Andrew's Cathedral Town Hall Arcade (now inside Cascade Coffee Shop, near Town Hall Station).