Dogma

Dogma (1999)

Information at Internet Movie Database
"Dogma: Kevin Smith's Sacred Satire," by Christianity Guide Charles Henderson, at About.Com.
Hollywood Jesus visual review.
Movie Parables review.
"Dogma: Smile, God Loves You!" Steve Lansingh, TheFilmForum: Christian Conversation about the Movies.
Review, Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Health - Spiritual Practices for Human Being.
"Dogma and Listening to Others' Spiritual Struggles," Rich Kennedy, TheFilmForum: Christian Conversation about the Movies.
Themes
- Call
  - The angel appears to Bethany - a non-practicing Catholic who runs an abortion clinic. (see review at Hollywood Jesus)
- Exodus
  - "The golden calf is a dead ringer for Mickey Mouse!" (see review at Hollywood Jesus)
- Female God types
  - God (literal) is played by Alanis Morissette.
- Healing
  - Bethany is fatally shot and healed by God. (see review at Hollywood Jesus)
- Mary
  - Bethany found pregnant at end of movie. (see review at Hollywood Jesus)
- Resurrection
  - Bethany is fatally shot and healed by God. (see review at Hollywood Jesus)
- Transformation
  - "Smith posits a God who has gone through a process of change and transformation from the vengeful, patriarchal God of old, to the more merciful, playful, and feminine God represented by Alanis Morissette." (