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I saw The Rite. It reminded me why I love Anthony Hopkins as an actor. It is also a great story. From a Christian perspective, it is one of the few exorcism movies worth watching.
The movie was much better than the reviews it received! I wish it would have left the sensationalism out and stayed strictly to the book however; reality is far more frightening than fantasy. But considering this is Hollywood, I thought the movie was well done. I do highly recommend reading the book. Selam I might have to take you up on this recommendation. Also, I just got done watching Platoon for the first time, start to finish. Next up Hamburger Hill. Platoon was a good movie. I'd skip Hamburger Hill though. As far as movies about Vietnam, I think The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now are by far the best. The Killing Fieds was also well done. But I can't watch these things anymore. Selam |
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I saw The Rite. It reminded me why I love Anthony Hopkins as an actor. It is also a great story. From a Christian perspective, it is one of the few exorcism movies worth watching.
The movie was much better than the reviews it received! I wish it would have left the sensationalism out and stayed strictly to the book however; reality is far more frightening than fantasy. But considering this is Hollywood, I thought the movie was well done. I do highly recommend reading the book. Selam I might have to take you up on this recommendation. Also, I just got done watching Platoon for the first time, start to finish. Next up Hamburger Hill. Platoon was a good movie. I'd skip Hamburger Hill though. As far as movies about Vietnam, I think The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now are by far the best. The Killing Fieds was also well done. But I can't watch these things anymore. Selam I have only seen snippets of The Deer Hunter so it might have to make it's way onto my VN list. I have seen most of Apocalypse Now but I really didn't enjoy it, other than Ride of the Valkyries and 'Charlie don't surf'. I don't think it was quite as good as FMJ or Platoon as far as movies-with-messages go, and for straight-up war movies, nothing beats The Siege of Firebase Gloria. |
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I saw The Rite. It reminded me why I love Anthony Hopkins as an actor. It is also a great story. From a Christian perspective, it is one of the few exorcism movies worth watching.
The movie was much better than the reviews it received! I wish it would have left the sensationalism out and stayed strictly to the book however; reality is far more frightening than fantasy. But considering this is Hollywood, I thought the movie was well done. I do highly recommend reading the book. Selam I might have to take you up on this recommendation. Also, I just got done watching Platoon for the first time, start to finish. Next up Hamburger Hill. Platoon was a good movie. I'd skip Hamburger Hill though. As far as movies about Vietnam, I think The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now are by far the best. The Killing Fieds was also well done. But I can't watch these things anymore. Selam FTW. |
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« Reply #456 on: February 25, 2011, 11:52:42 PM » |
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FMJ is overrated, only the boot camp scene is good with Vincent D'Onfornio.
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FMJ is overrated, only the boot camp scene is good with Vincent D'Onfornio.
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« Reply #459 on: February 26, 2011, 12:01:06 AM » |
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FMJ is overrated, only the boot camp scene is good with Vincent D'Onfornio.
Kubrick has done way better and was capable of so much more.
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« Reply #460 on: February 26, 2011, 12:01:37 AM » |
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« Reply #462 on: February 26, 2011, 12:09:32 AM » |
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FMJ is overrated, only the boot camp scene is good with Vincent D'Onfornio.
Kubrick has done way better and was capable of so much more.
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Kubrick has done way better and was capable of so much more.
Your lauding of The Mission pretty much disqualifies your taste as any decent barometer of quality of film and movies. I actually didn't laud the film. The thread asked "What movies are you watching?" and I was watching it at the time. When did facts get in the way of internets? So how could I qualify the Mission as a bad movie if I never saw it before? Your logic fails. BTW Ennio Morricone's score was fantastic. Do you possess a scintilla of a sense of humor? |
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FMJ is overrated, only the boot camp scene is good with Vincent D'Onfornio.
Kubrick has done way better and was capable of so much more.
Your lauding of The Mission pretty much disqualifies your taste as any decent barometer of quality of film and movies. I actually didn't laud the film. The thread asked "What movies are you watching?" and I was watching it at the time. When did facts get in the way of internets? So how could I qualify the Mission as a bad movie if I never saw it before? Your logic fails. BTW Ennio Morricone's score was fantastic. Do you possess a scintilla of a sense of humor? Damage control? |
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« Reply #467 on: February 26, 2011, 12:19:43 AM » |
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I'm thinking about watching the Truman Show tonight. Anything I should know before getting into it?
Don't. Any particular reason for that? Terrible film. *shrug* From the acting to the "moral" of the story. Worn out and dated before production and derivative. Hm. I known a lot of people who have liked it, and the download is almost finished, so I guess I'll make a judgement and post it here. |
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I'm thinking about watching the Truman Show tonight. Anything I should know before getting into it?
Don't. Any particular reason for that? Terrible film. *shrug* From the acting to the "moral" of the story. Worn out and dated before production and derivative. Hm. I known a lot of people who have liked it, and the download is almost finished, so I guess I'll make a judgement and post it here. If you are interested in the broad theme it attempts to address, which you could basically garner in a better manner from America's Top Model, I highly recommend Synecdoche, New York. Charlie Kaufmann is one of the America's greatest screenwriters and if not the best. He directs this one and gets a bit carried away, but a powerful meditation on the relationship of "art" and the intersection with "life" among other themes. |
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« Reply #472 on: February 26, 2011, 01:08:57 AM » |
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Really? Everyone thinks FMJ is overrated? I just watched it again last night (from after boot camp to the sniper part when I stopped) and I still love the Battle for Hue City, a battle that is often overlooked. Vietnam wasn't just all humping through the jungle.
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I rented Ghost Dog the other night. One of the most unique movies I've ever seen. Forest Whitaker was excellent as usual (what an underrated actor he is!). Made me wish I had watched it a long time ago, but it was cool to be so pleasantly surprised. Beautifully directed.
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I rented Ghost Dog the other night. One of the most unique movies I've ever seen. Forest Whitaker was excellent as usual (what an underrated actor he is!). Made me wish I had watched it a long time ago, but it was cool to be so pleasantly surprised. Beautifully directed.
(Disclaimer: might want to save this one for after Lent. It does have some strong profanity and violence.)
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Jim Jarmusch rules. Great soundtrack by the RZA, great character acting. And Whitaker as usual is amazing. If you are a true head and serious Japanese (edit: film) samurai nerd, not to be missed. Awesome stuff. Kick back and vibe film. |
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We cannot legislate morality by passing laws controlling firearms. The only evil we can combat lies within our hearts. We need stronger laws to protect the moral foundation of society against the evil of gay marriage. |
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O Holy Saint Grand Duchess Elizabeth, pray for us!
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« Reply #484 on: March 05, 2011, 01:26:39 AM » |
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Psalm 57:2 "I will cry out to God Most High, To God who performs all things for me."
Psalm 62:1 "Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation."
Psalm 59:9 "I will wait for You, O You his Strength; For God is my defense."
John 11:35 "Jesus wept."
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As a result of a thousand million years of evolution, the universe is becoming conscious of itself, able to understand something of its past history and its possible future.
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« Reply #486 on: March 23, 2011, 01:51:29 AM » |
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I saw The Rite. It reminded me why I love Anthony Hopkins as an actor. It is also a great story. From a Christian perspective, it is one of the few exorcism movies worth watching.
The movie was much better than the reviews it received! I wish it would have left the sensationalism out and stayed strictly to the book however; reality is far more frightening than fantasy. But considering this is Hollywood, I thought the movie was well done. I do highly recommend reading the book. Selam I might have to take you up on this recommendation. Hi I saw the Rite last night, it left some gaping questions a long the lines of the how and why's of possession. Rosaria's plight really troubled me. Does the book go more into depth/explanations? I might have to take you up on this recommendation. |
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« Reply #487 on: March 23, 2011, 01:58:57 AM » |
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Not sure why my quesry came up in quotes  This is what I wanted to say in relation to the Rite Hi I saw the Rite last night, it left some gaping questions a long the lines of the how and why's of possession. Rosaria's plight really troubled me. Does the book go more into depth/explanations? |
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Gebre Menfes Kidus
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« Reply #488 on: March 23, 2011, 03:07:34 AM » |
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Not sure why my quesry came up in quotes This is what I wanted to say in relation to the Rite Hi I saw the Rite last night, it left some gaping questions a long the lines of the how and why's of possession. Rosaria's plight really troubled me. Does the book go more into depth/explanations? Yes, the book goes into much more detail. Also, the Priest does not become possessed in the book. I think more information on exorcism and possession should be written from an Orthodox perspective. Most of what is out there is either Catholic or Charismatic Evangelical. I am skeptical of the idea that many exorcisms may need to be performed before a person is delivered. It seems that in the Bible demons were cast out immediately by Jesus and the Apostles. Of course, a person needs to be repentant and cooperate with their free will. Selam |
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"Salvation is free, but not easy. It is completely dependent upon the grace of God, and yet we must work it out with fear and trembling. It is given to all, but only a few find it. We are saved only by His Cross, and yet not without taking up our own." +GMK+
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« Reply #489 on: March 23, 2011, 03:40:53 AM » |
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Thank you, Will buy the book, Yes pity there is not more from the Orthodox perspective. The movie seeemed unbelievable, I thought the innocent characters in the film would have been protected. Not sure why my quesry came up in quotes This is what I wanted to say in relation to the Rite Hi I saw the Rite last night, it left some gaping questions a long the lines of the how and why's of possession. Rosaria's plight really troubled me. Does the book go more into depth/explanations? Yes, the book goes into much more detail. Also, the Priest does not become possessed in the book. I think more information on exorcism and possession should be written from an Orthodox perspective. Most of what is out there is either Catholic or Charismatic Evangelical. I am skeptical of the idea that many exorcisms may need to be performed before a person is delivered. It seems that in the Bible demons were cast out immediately by Jesus and the Apostles. Of course, a person needs to be repentant and cooperate with their free will. Selam |
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Defiance. I NEVER got Daniel Craig until this movie.  [fanning myself] Oh dear! (Probably because men with Eastern European accents > men with British accents. In my book, anyway.  ) |
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She's touring the facility/and picking up slack.
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"For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow." Ecclesiastes 1:18
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Life went on no matter who was wrong or right
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« Reply #492 on: March 24, 2011, 08:13:28 PM » |
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127 hours...pretty good
Band of Brothers (finished watching the first one...saw IMDB give it such an amazing rating, had to watch it)
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Vain existence can never exist, for \\\"unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.\\\" (Psalm 127)
If the faith is unchanged and rock solid, then the gates of Hades never prevailed in the end.
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Highly recommend Temple Grandin....awesome insight into autistic peoples and their behaviors
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Vain existence can never exist, for \\\"unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain.\\\" (Psalm 127)
If the faith is unchanged and rock solid, then the gates of Hades never prevailed in the end.
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« Reply #494 on: March 31, 2011, 05:09:03 PM » |
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This week, I have watched "Hereafter", a storyline which zeroes in on three people, who have been touched by death in different ways, and "Bright Star", a drama based on the romance, which lasted three years before his death, between John Keats and Fanny Brawne. Beautifully filmed, I thought.
Two films, very different, but I found the characters in both to be fascinating, and the acting superb.
The third film I watched was "Age of the Dragon", a fairly lightweight fantasy based on "Moby Dick". Danny Glover's overacting, as Mad Captain Ahab in search of revenege against the great White Dragon that left him scarred for life, was irritating, but otherwise it was reasonably watchable.
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I believe in One God, maker of heaven and earth and of all things visible and invisible.
Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.
Theodosius Dobzhansky, Russian Orthodox Christian (1900-1975)
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