Better to praise Satin than this guy
Posted on 08/04/2005 11:43:04 AM PDT by Mrs. Don-o
But "Da Vinci," set for release in May, is shaping up as one of the movie world's more complicated exercises - so much so that Sony has dropped a scrim of secrecy over the affair, refusing to discuss anything but the barest details. The script has been closely controlled. Outsiders have been banned from the set. And those associated with the film have had to sign confidentiality agreements.
...their silence is a measure of concern about the potentially incendiary nature of the subject matter. The book, which is fiction, takes aim at central Christian dogma, claiming that Jesus had a child with Mary Magdalene, who was meant to be his true heir. It alleges an enormous coverup by the Roman Catholic Church, which, according to the book, usurped Mary's place in favor of a male-oriented hierarchy that has suppressed what Mr. Brown calls the "sacred feminine."
...Studio officials have consulted with Catholic and other Christian specialists on how they might alter the plot of the novel to avoid offending the devout..
"We came up with three things," Ms. Nicolosi said: the more ambiguous approach to the central premise, the removal of Opus Dei and amending errors in the book's description of religious elements in art....
[T]here are signs that the studio has not ruled out attracting religious moviegoers, including those who made an international sensation last year of Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of the Christ."
"The phrase I heard used several times was 'Passion dollars'; they want to try to get 'The Passion' dollars if they can," said Ms. Nicolosi, referring to her conversations about the film. "They're wrong," she added. "It's sacrilegious, irreligious. They're thinking they can ride the 'Passion' wave with this.
And I said, 'Are you kidding me?' "
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
The irony of this is that the director of Da Da Vinci Code is the director of Cinderella Man. Little Ronnie Howard, as uninspiring a director as I've ever seen.
"If you can't comprehend how a novel which the author claims is inspired by facts is not an affront to someone, there's no reaching you."
I disagree. The Koran makes this claim, yet I'm not offended, merely puzzled how so many people can believe such tripe.
Besides, according to a popular, oft-sent email from conservatives in the late 90s, there is no "Right To Not Be Offended". So, get over it.
You repeat a lie often enough and people will believe it.
" I found an anti-religious theme in a Dr. Seuss book "
"Green Eggs and Ham" is clearly anti-Semitic, with its implications that eating pork is OK.
/sarcasm
"Probably the same nuts who want to burn Harry Potter because it praises Satin"
Yeah, really. It should give more praise to Velvet, a much nicer fabric than Satin.
(sorry - couldn't resist!)
This post is giving me a bad taste in my mouth about FR in general.I used to think that this blog had rational , intelligent people involved it it's postings and comments. I accepted a lot I read on here knowing what bright people were involved here.I accepted a lot of what I was taught reading FR postings , believeing that the folks here were somewhat advanced in their intellict and sane in their judgements.So different from the radical ,FANATICAL , irrationsl ,left.
Now reading these post I feel like I dealing with some fanatics from DU or something.Adults actually WORRIED about a dime store mystery novel.I really have to re think being so quick to praise FR and have to question my previous trust of things I read on here. I lost a lot of respect for this site today .
As I read the post further and further you seem to be getting more and more unglued.
Relax a bit, will 'ya?
"if you read it like the fiction that it is, it's not a bad book, but it WAS very interesting while reading it to look at a picture of the "Last Supper" painting and the odd things found in it."
You anti-Christian infidel bigot!!! How dare you not be offended by an obvious, somewhat-poorly-written piece of fiction!!!
/s
Well, then get to writing your opus.
Unfortunately, there's a lot of idiots out there who DO take the book seriously.
Yea, real stupid people.
Exactly. Imagine how much hype there would be if he said he has a vivid imagination? He might not have succeeded in publishing. He claims to believe the fiction he wrote.
they're about the "facts" in the book
True. Facts he claims are fiction. Yet he claims to believe them. Which is it? Is he claiming he believes 'untruths'?
Perhaps Mr. Brown is unaware that the primary source of research, "Holy Blood, Holy Grail," is fiction.
The people behind the hoax have admitted as much.
Better to praise Satin than this guy
Dude, chill. I agree with your basic premise, but you've been throwing out waaaay too many "morons" and "idiots." There are plenty of varying opinions here, as you have assuredly seen by this thread alone. And most of us aren't really concerned about whether we have your respect or not, so get a bit over yourself already.
And here is the effort of the Discovery Channel to try to historically document this work of fiction:
http://shopping.discovery.com/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?endecaSID=1058317490ED&langId=-1&storeId=10000&productId=58123&catalogId=10000
Just can't believe people see this book as an assult on their religion.Without even reading the book. it's SO SO SO obviously a fiction novel that really tries to do nothing more then thrill an audience and creat a good who done it atmosphere. Dan must be laughing aall the way to the back thinking of how he upset the religious fanatics of the world .
Hollywood's anti-Christian agenda has apparently ecscaped your notice - or is it that you have no problem with it.
Add me to YOUR list of idiots.
A voice of reason! Thank heavens, it was most needed.
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