Christina #fundie

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[Re: movie being made about Mohammad]

What better way to get your belief out there than to make a high quality (money wise) movie and have it done by someone who has made millions from making movies! It's too bad that these big movie makers aren't as interested in doing a big money movie on the life and death of Christ and it's purpose! [Emphasis added]

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old comment by Anon-e-moose

"It's too bad that these big movie makers aren't as interested in doing a big money movie on the life and death of Christ and it's purpose!"

Proof, if ever there were, that right-wing fundy neocons have no concept of recent history, never mind that of their own country. Or even that of Biblical times.

The Life and Passion of Jesus Christ (1902-05) Co-Dir: Lucien Nonguet, Ferdinand Zecca.

The King of Kings (1927) Dir: Cecil B. DeMille.

The Gospel According to St. Matthew (1964) Dir: Pier Paolo Pasolini

The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) Dir: George Stevens.

Godspell (1973) Dir: David Greene.

The Messiah (1976) Dir: Roberto Rosselini.

Jesus of Nazareth (1977) Dir: Franco Zeffirelli.

Jesus (1999) Dir: Roger Young.

The Passion of the Christ (2004) Dir: Mel Gibson.

IMDB.com is your friend, Christina. I suggest you check out that film info site, as well as crack open Halliwell's Film Guide. Then start reading other books - ones that don't have the title 'The Bible'. Y'know, like we Atheists do.

Knowledge is Power indeed.

BTW, curious that you're near as dammit named after a demonic 1958 Plymouth Fury featured in the Stephen King novel & the 1983 John Carpenter film, eh?

old comment by Kevin Klawitter

To #1058295 and the other guy who posted about "The Message"

Yes, it was a movie about Mohammad and funded, at least in part, by Muslims, but it was not supported by Islam as a whole. Some terrorist sects and splinter groups actually attacked sets and cities where screenings were held because they mistakenly thought Mohammad would be portrayed on-screen (casting rumors included Charlton Heston and Peter O'Toole, of all people), despite the screenplay going to great odds in order to follow the teachings of Islam correctly. Heck, they even shot two different versions of the movie, one of which was made entirely in Arabic.

The movie was a massive flop financially, and most critics thought it was average at best, though still admirable for its portrayal of Islam. I actually own it on DVD, but haven't gotten around to watching it. I will one of these days. For the record, the movie Christina is ranting about is actually supposed to be a remake of "The Message".

old comment by Canadiest

Because religious movies typically don't make any money. So most Christian created projects are Christmas themed or cartoons to indoctrinate Sunday school/Childrens Illustrated Bible style.

I always thought if they wanted a Biblical Epic the Ark story offered the best epic eyefest, even that Evan Almighty movie was only notable for it's star, the Ark. But what swarmed you good Christians and Curious about the hubbug people in, a two hour torture flick based on the passion, an already widely condemned anti-semetic play. In fact, had it not been critisized most you lot wouldn't have cared about it.

But Rejoice fundies, big budget Noahs Ark movie coming soon. Can't wait for the Fundie response to it, probably get a lot of "why weren't they praising Jesus?" comments.

But when they DO make a successful movie about Christ and the purpose of his visit, like Last Temptation of Christ, or Life of Brian, you guys lose your shit.

Christina #fundie rr-bb.com

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