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EW Ranks 'Passion Of The Christ' As Most Controversial Movie Ever
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| June 9, 2006
Posted on 06/10/2006 5:42:03 AM PDT by NYer
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To: Condor51
Birth of a Nation actually caused riots and fights in the theatres when it first opened. Down south, there was a problem with folks shooting pistols at the screen whenever "lascivious, corrupt" black political figures (played in blackface by white actors) were on the screen, particularly when one attempts to rape a white woman.
My favorite "controversial" film is the Searchers. Politically incorrect in both its language and themes, it was also one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to treat such issues as rape, interracial relationships, and the effects of war on veterans (think of Ethan Edwards as being an extreme example of the effects of post traumatic stress syndrome).
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posted on
06/10/2006 7:59:30 AM PDT
by
Clemenza
(The CFR ate my bilderburgers! Time to call for a trilateral commission to investigate!)
To: NYer
Ever heard of the "Last Temptation of Christ"? Ah but that only pisses off Christians so it not "Controversial" to the sleaze Left.
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posted on
06/10/2006 9:04:09 AM PDT
by
MNJohnnie
(I would rather be an Iraqi in a Hidatha guarded by Marines, then a subject of Al-Qeda anywhere.)
To: TET1968
Outstanding. Love it. That'w why FR is my major news source, humor and all things that are good and worthwhile in the arena of information!
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posted on
06/10/2006 9:25:28 AM PDT
by
brushcop
(Lt. Harris, SFC Salie, CPL Long, SPC Hornbeck, B-Co, 2/69 3ID We will remember you always.)
To: TheWasteLand
"Behold this child (Jesus) is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed" (Luke 2:34)
"Sign of contradiction" is a term refers to certain persons who, upon manifesting holiness, are subject to extreme opposition. The term is derived from the biblical phrase "sign that is spoken against" ("a sign which is contradicted") found in Luke 2:34 and in Acts 28:22, which refer to Jesus Christ and the early Christians respectively.
In his book, Sign of Contradiction, John Paul II said that "sign of contradiction" might be "a distinctive definition of Christ and of his Church."
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posted on
06/10/2006 10:05:09 AM PDT
by
Mrs. Don-o
(Not a tame Lion.)
To: Clemenza
" My favorite "controversial" film is the Searchers. Politically incorrect in both its language and themes, it was also one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to treat such issues as rape, interracial relationships, and the effects of war on veterans (think of Ethan Edwards as being an extreme example of the effects of post traumatic stress syndrome)."
They should rename Task force 145, "Ethan's Searchers".
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posted on
06/10/2006 10:06:10 AM PDT
by
TET1968
(SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
To: Clemenza
" My favorite "controversial" film is the Searchers. Politically incorrect in both its language and themes, it was also one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to treat such issues as rape, interracial relationships, and the effects of war on veterans (think of Ethan Edwards as being an extreme example of the effects of post traumatic stress syndrome)."
They should rename Task force 145, "Ethan's Searchers".
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posted on
06/10/2006 10:06:21 AM PDT
by
TET1968
(SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
To: NYer
EW Ranks 'Passion Of The Christ' As Most Controversial Movie Ever Move over, Leni.
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posted on
06/10/2006 10:10:27 AM PDT
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Polybius
To: NYer
Odd. The film 'The Passion of the Christ" portrays the last moments of one of the most controverisial events in history.
I fail to see why this is a surprise.
To: Northern Yankee
Go figure... a story of Christ's total act of love reviled, and Don Corleone becomes a cultural hero. Gee... what kind of message is that? How about the Academy Award winning .... Brokeback Mountain? Nothing controversial there at all .. ;-)
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posted on
06/10/2006 2:24:48 PM PDT
by
NYer
(Discover the beauty of the Eastern Catholic Churches - freepmail me for more information.)
To: NYer
Where did "Birth of a Nation" land, or did they forget that one?
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posted on
06/10/2006 2:25:31 PM PDT
by
WOSG
(Do your duty, be a patriot, support our Troops - VOTE!)
To: Brilliant
Everyone ought to see the Passion. Absolutely! It should be required viewing.
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posted on
06/10/2006 2:42:59 PM PDT
by
NYer
(Discover the beauty of the Eastern Catholic Churches - freepmail me for more information.)
To: NYer
Song of the South is not controversial?
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posted on
06/10/2006 2:46:49 PM PDT
by
FreedomCalls
(It's the "Statue of Liberty," not the "Statue of Security.")
To: Northern Yankee
Go figure... a story of Christ's total act of love reviled, and Don Corleone becomes a cultural hero And the Da Vince Code is based on facts.
To: NYer; Alex Murphy
Already posted Thanks for the post NYer! Don't let others around here get you down.
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To: Condor51
I agree. "Birth of a Nation" was far and away the most controversial.
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posted on
06/10/2006 3:24:18 PM PDT
by
Doctor Stochastic
(Vegetabilisch = chaotisch ist der Charakter der Modernen. - Friedrich Schlegel)
To: Dustbunny
I never saw it, but it is clear that Hollyweird is on a different planet as the rest of us...
To: TET1968
You forgot:
Bill Clinton: He's the PRESIDENT, show some respect for the office!
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posted on
06/11/2006 3:57:04 AM PDT
by
Former Dodger
( "Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." --Einstein)
To: Former Dodger
"Bill Clinton: He's the PRESIDENT, show some respect for the office!"
Feel free to add to the list....it may take awhile to complete.
They have been running the show for at least six decades with this very simple "victim" strategy.
Time Warner-
"How dare you criticize a company run by a highly respected BLACK man ? ! "
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posted on
06/11/2006 6:53:28 AM PDT
by
TET1968
(SI MINOR PLUS EST ERGO NIHIL SUNT OMNIA)
To: NYer
EW Ranks 'Passion Of The Christ' As Most Controversial Movie EverGood. Otherwise it would've been a failure.
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posted on
06/12/2006 7:02:30 AM PDT
by
Romulus
(Quomodo sedet sola civitas plena populo.)
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