The Sacred #56 Richard and Lydia Ayoade
Jan 15, 2020
Richard and Lydia Ayoade discuss the challenges of depicting faith in films, the media's appetite for personal information, complexity in public conversations, Michael Haneke's films, the absence of redemption arcs in popular shows, and the difficulty of identifying sacred values.
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Lydia's Acting and Faith Journey
- Lydia initially pursued acting partly as a rebellion against her family expectations.
- She realized she sought deep recognition of being known and loved by God in storytelling.
False Premise of Celebrity Secrets
- People often look for a secret formula from public figures to fix their own life.
- This desire is based on a false premise because life does not work like that.
Celebrity Interest as Yearning for Connection
- The hunger to know about celebrities may be driven more by a human yearning for connection.
- This desire often focuses on participation more than genuine information.