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The article discusses criticism surrounding the production of the motion picture "Noah" from director Darren Aronofsky as of March 2014. Topics include accusations by a small group of Christians that the film strays too far from the original biblical story, a survey by the Christian organization Faith Driven Consumer, and a conflict between Aronofsky and Paramount Studios to release his cut of the movie.

The article discusses the relationship between the faith community and the motion picture industry regarding the production and success of biblical films as of March 2014. Topics include the success of director Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ," the requirement of motion pictures to include elements that authentically appeal to the faith community, and the accuracy of the portrayal of biblical stories in films.

The article discusses the movie industry's trend of making Bible-themed films. 2014 movie releases will include "Noah" starring actor Russell Crowe, a Pontius Pilate-themed story starring Brad Pitt, and "The Redemption of Cain" directed by Will Smith. Directors Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg are also developing Bible-themed movies. The movie studios are hoping to recreate the success this genre saw in the 1950s and 1960s.

The article lists the top five motion pictures inspired by the Bible according to "Entertainment Weekly" as of July 11, 2014, including "The Ten Commandments," "The Last Temptation of Christ," and "Passion of the Christ."

The article reviews the film "The Reaping," which involves bible-like plague infestation in the American South, starring Hilary Swank.