I was not insulted in the least. "Phantom of the Opera" is a gorgeous, sweeping, romantic 2 1/2 hours of complete joy and you should see it. There's no reason to cut yourself off from transporting fun or beauty because you have "standards". It's also nice to have informed opinions so you can influence and debate. Or not.
I can have "standards" and still have fun and beauty. I am not "cut off". I am a very busy mom who must make choices. Entertainment, books and information have become a hill to high and broad to mine its depths completely. It is impossible to be fully informed today. I think the last person who was considered informed on all that could be known was Erasmus.
I believe earlier you questioned me as to why I was on this thread. I believe you thought it was a movie thread.
It is a thread about a specific movie, but written by a Christian I look to for thoughts about our culture. He had been sent to prison for having one FBI file back in the Nixon days. He converted to Christianity in prison.
He now heads up a ministry that reaches into this nations prisons and helps those who convert. He also has a program to bring Christmas presents to children whose parents are unable to buy them anything at that time of year. It helps the children to know they are still loved and were not forgotten. That is real and lasting beauty.
I think you would agree.