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Without Gibson's star appeal, 'Therese' film has trouble finding niche
Spirit Daily - CATHOLIC WORLD NEWS ^
| 3-18-04
| By Lena Pennino
Posted on 03/18/2004 9:57:12 AM PST by franky
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We must pray for the movie to reach the audience.
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posted on
03/18/2004 9:57:14 AM PST
by
franky
To: franky
Teresa isn't exactly a well-known saint.
In its day, "Brother Sun Sister Moon" did fairly well at the box office.
I think a "St Patrick" movie would be great. Adventure, danger, meaning.....and Patrick has name recognition.
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posted on
03/18/2004 10:36:31 AM PST
by
xzins
(Retired Army and Proud of It!)
To: franky
I'd love to see a well-made movie about she of the "Little Way".
To: xzins
Did you see "Francesco" with Mickey Rourke? Not perfect, but it did get across somewhat that St. Francis was about more than just birds and flowers.
To: xzins
What's wrong not exciting enough for you. If you what excitement rent a "James Bond" movie.
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posted on
03/18/2004 12:18:54 PM PST
by
Codie
To: franky
Sounds interesting ... maybe it will turn up in the Ignatius Press catalog. Videos are such a gift ... you can't go to theaters with a nursing baby, and it seems like I've always got one!
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03/18/2004 2:22:50 PM PST
by
Tax-chick
(Donate to FRIENDS OF SCOUTING and ruin a liberal's day!)
To: franky
BUMP
To: Lady In Blue; Canticle_of_Deborah; Siobhan; Maeve; Desdemona; Aunt Polgara; sandyeggo; ...
Please support St. Therese
To: jrherreid
How about it? #6
To: franky
I'd love to see the movie. Not sure how much wider appeal it will have outside Catholicism though.
To: Codie
Ya gotta admit it: Jesus has name recognition.
This is gonna get to you, seeing this is a conservative website, but when I think "theresa," I don't think "saint." I think "heinz kerry."
Go with Patrick.....swashbuckling adventure with true meaning. (And yesterday was St Pat's day, for Pete's sake.....I mean...the dude has his own SECULAR holiday.)
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posted on
03/18/2004 5:14:01 PM PST
by
xzins
(Retired Army and Proud of It!)
To: nickcarraway
Please support St. Therese
From one of their e-mails that I have received:
Please pray for the success of our efforts that they may bring great glory to God and bring a true sense of happiness and peace into the lives of millions of souls. She is a gift to all nations and cultures and we are so glad that she has touched you as well. We are confident that she will bring about many miracles, for those who experience this film; therefore continue to spread the word to all your friends and contacts to let the movie and the website be known - www.theresemovie.com
During this morning's commute I heard an EWTN show (re-run
of a series episode I believe) about this very Saintly Sister. I am hopeful for this movie. FReegards.
To: dansangel
ping
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posted on
03/19/2004 1:44:09 AM PST
by
.45MAN
(The NewTestament is Concealed in the Old, and the Old Testament is Revealed in the New)
To: franky
Little Flower bumpus ad summum
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posted on
03/19/2004 2:19:40 AM PST
by
Dajjal
To: franky
Honestly, had the libs and Hollyweird not slammed "The Passion" as badly as they did, it might not have been as successful. They slit their own throats. I know some people who just saw it because of the hype.
Besides, a movie about St. Theresa? No blood, no sex? Family movies rarely make money. Athough I would love to have a copy if it goes to video.
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posted on
03/19/2004 4:03:30 AM PST
by
netmilsmom
(Jonathansmommie's daughter was born 3-11-04, both home today!)
To: GirlShortstop
EWTN is currently running a new series with Father Connor out of Scranton PA. He is very good at his job.
My mom had "The Little Flower's" statute on a bureau in our house when we were young.
The truth is that in the Church today, we do not hear that much about their lives. They are put in the backgroumd.
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posted on
03/19/2004 8:47:21 AM PST
by
franky
(Pray for the souls of the faithful departed. Pray for our own souls to receive the grace of a happy)
To: xzins
St. Therese of Lisieux's "Little Way" is something we are all capable of doing every day. St.Patrick's mission may have been more flamboyant and exciting,but how many of us will "really" be called to such a life?
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posted on
03/19/2004 10:53:51 AM PST
by
Codie
To: nickcarraway; franky; Dajjal; xzins
but when I think "theresa," I don't think "saint." I think "heinz kerry." Shame on you!
My wife and I did see this movie. The Philly Standard and Times had a very large write up on it. We had to go to one of those artsy type movie houses. My wife (Little Flower High School for Girls '51) has always had a special devotion to St. Therese. She absolutely loved the movie. I have every intention of buying her the DVD when it comes out.
Unfortunately, I can neither recommend nor criticize the movie since I fell asleep about 10 minutes into it. It's a very quiet movie.
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posted on
03/19/2004 11:16:11 AM PST
by
old and tired
(Go Toomey! Send Specter back to the Highlands!)
To: old and tired
Unfortunately, I can neither recommend nor criticize the movie since I fell asleep about 10 minutes into it. It's a very quiet movie.God is very quiet as well.Think there might be a connection?
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posted on
03/19/2004 11:47:20 AM PST
by
Codie
To: Codie
God is very quiet as well.Think there might be a connection? You are probably right. I think the movie was probably intentionally quiet. I know my wife found the film very moving.
I suppose I'm one of those people who responds more to a thump on the head than a whisper.
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posted on
03/19/2004 2:48:12 PM PST
by
old and tired
(Go Toomey! Send Specter back to the Highlands!)
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