All through August, our third annual summer filmfest features five very different movies, but each one provides images for strengthening and deepening our religious faith. For those not inclined to watch movies, please know that enjoyment and benefit from each sermon and service depends only on your attendance and attitude. Gods and Monsters Transforming Horror into Grandeur Sir Ian McKellan's performance is only one of the wonders of this biographical tribute to movie director James Whale, who gave us the modern iconic image of Frankenstein. Just what goes into making a monster, and how does our community offer the hope for seeing the beauty behind the grotesque appearance?August 22, 1999 Shall We Dance The Power of Ritual Touch A Japanese businessman facing a mid-life crisis embarks on a journey which reinvigorates his connection to his soul and his body (if, indeed, there is a difference between the two). This movie sparked a revival of interest in ballroom dancing in Japan (and elsewhere), and we will examine why this phenomenon is more than an exercise in nostalgia.August 15, 1999