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Joel Mayward
Joel Mayward (PhD, University of St Andrews) is Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries, Theology, and the Arts at George Fox University in Oregon. A pastor-theologian and a freelance film critic, he's the author of four books, including The Dardenne Brothers' Cinematic Parables. You can find him on Letterboxd and at cinemayward.com.