"I SAW [Mel Gibson's] THE PASSION" [the attacks are pretty much demonic]

Act One: Writing for Hollywood | 6/26/03 | Barbara Nicolosi

[The Louiswu]

The good guy wins

[kstewskis]

Oh my goodness.

I just got a chill of goosebumps reading her description of this preview.

Not just from envy (sitting in the dark with Mel Gibson watching his "passionate" masterpiece of a film), but the awe that seemed to run through her as she watched the events unfold before her eyes (and forgetting all about Gibson....that alone, to most of us ladies, speaks volumes!).

I just received Sr. Anne Catherine Emmerick's book today, I am definitely going to read and study up on her writings of The Delorous Passion.

A true work of art, yes. And when the score comes out and is dubbed in, and the final edit is presented...this is going to be one spectacular, and memorable movie of all time.

[FITZ]

Mel is shoring up Western Civilization against the rats who are gnawing at the foundations. One doesn't even have to be Christian to appreciate that.

Almost singlehandedly it seems sometimes ----and who would have thought that such a man could come out of Hollywood. Come to think of it ---that's where Reagan came out of ---there is hope for the world!

[First Amendment]

Just about the only movies I'll consent to watch are Mel Gibson movies. Anyone know of a website that lists "clean" movies?

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Sure it's your personal business, as it should be. Something would be wrong with a faith that isn't. But what I'm getting at is that as a public issue, we don't talk about faith stuff anymore - to our detriment as a society. It's so personal that it's silent. And now when someone makes an accurate (true to the gospels) movie about the Passion of Christ - it's a big deal.

[DPB101]

Anyone know of a website that lists "clean" movies?

World Magazine had a list last week here:

http://www.worldmag.com/world/issue/06-28-03/

Marvin Olasky writes for World. Some very good resources there.

[Cacique]

an interesting thread ping

[First Amendment]

I was watching the 700 Club the other day and Pat Robertson made it clear he's not a fan of the Catholic Church.

I think it's about time for all people of faith - whether they are one kind of Christian or another, faithful Jews and Hindus - monotheists of all kinds - to realize that there is one enemy. Not people who worship the Supreme Lord in another kind of building, or on another day, or with somewhat different rituals, or those who call Him by different names.

The enemy is those who hate the very thought of the Supreme Being, who envy His supremacy, who hate the 10 Commandments, who hate morality, who hate the eternal soul. Then, after they are defeated, we can have theological debates.

[RobbyS]

How long is it, I wonder?

[paulklenk]

Sounds like a great film -- I just hope I am not disappointed when I see it. We need many more films about Jesus and the Bible.

[beckett]

Interesting. I have been waiting to see what someone who has actually seen the thing would say.

[kstewskis]

How long is it, I wonder?

Hi Robby,

In the EWTN interview, Gibson said he had to "keep it at around 90 minutes." He was refering to the visual intensity of the film, and said "any more than that would make you crazy."

[Brad’s Gramma]

Bumping for tomorrow.

[txzman]

If this is a sop to Mary, vs Christ, I will have a problem with it.

Looking forward to being able to see it myself however.

[Polycarp]

If this is a sop to Mary, vs Christ,...

Give it a break.

[txzman]

"I was impressed with his sincerity in talking about his faith in Mary"

Uh, faith in Mary and a quarter will not get you into heaven. Please see the Bible for details.

[nutmeg]

Thanks for the ping. You're right, this is an interesting thread. I'll ping a few more FRiends...

[nutmeg]

ping!

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[kstewskis]

Uh, faith in Mary and a quarter will not get you into heaven. Please see the Bible for details.

Agree there. That'll be the only way, through Jesus.

But if I do get to heaven, I'd rather stand in front of Him, and gain His favor by Him knowing that I have paid honor to His mother, instead of disdaining her.

[RobbyS]

If it is as intense as he says, and he really draws people into the story, then the audience is likely to feel stunned.