a retelling of the oldest story in the world.
If you live in the UK and haven't seen it yet, I promise you
that remedying that situation this evening will bring you overwhelming, if somewhat harrowing, pleasure.
Thursday, 17 March 2011
WATCH THIS!
This is one of my favourite films of all time. It's absolutely stuffed with really intelligent religious allegory and is basically
a retelling of the oldest story in the world.
If you live in the UK and haven't seen it yet, I promise you
that remedying that situation this evening will bring you overwhelming, if somewhat harrowing, pleasure.
a retelling of the oldest story in the world.
If you live in the UK and haven't seen it yet, I promise you
that remedying that situation this evening will bring you overwhelming, if somewhat harrowing, pleasure.
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...and if you are in America, watch it on Netflix. It is a wonderful film assuredly worth watching and is surely thought-provoking.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I loved that movie!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen the film. I HAVE read the book and it's truly excellent.
ReplyDeleteNot seen it or read the book. Will start with the film so I'll record it. Ta for the recommendation
ReplyDeleteSorry, there's a documentary about Parisfal on. With contributions from Spielberg and Monty Python. Can't miss that.
ReplyDeleteThat would be Parsifal, not Parisfal.
ReplyDeleteMy pet parrots like Wagner - they're squawking along with enthusiasm.
Read the book and watched the movie in my Systematic Theology class in seminary (in conjunction with the section on eschatology) - liked them both!
ReplyDeleteThis movie has absolutely the most realistic battle sequences I have seen in any motion picture. It is chilling to see the modern craft of war.....
ReplyDeleteI still haven't seen this movie. Thanks for the recommendation. Clive Owen :)
ReplyDeleteThe two topical movies I've got a jones to see are "The China Syndrome" and "Silkwood."
ReplyDeleteI especially like the idea of Bognor Regis as a slave camp .... he he he he he
ReplyDelete(Word verification for this comment is "bonsin" which is either a small mis-spelled Japanese tree or something French and naughty. Personally I'd go for the latter).
Ah! You've obviously been there, SR.
ReplyDeleteLoved this movie - it was harrowing to watch, but completley compelling, and ultimately, hopeful.
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