Posted by TA on 4/16/2001, 7:01 pm

Re: Movies Posted by lanny on 3/25/2001, 6:43 pm , in reply to "Movies and Books" For those of you who like Bible symbolism (typology) you might like Babbet's Feast. I have seen it 7x and always find new and deeper spiritual meaning. For those of you who were truly blessed by connections you will get a kick out of The Bishop's Wife with David Niven. Turner Pictures has put out a series of Bible movies. I found the accuracy and tenor uneven. I was deeply touched, however, by Joseph starring Ben kingsley. My wife and I have watched it 2x and both felt touched by God. What got me was the way Joseph did not become bitter despite the horrible abuse he continued to suffer over a number of years. He did not blame God, and held no grudge against his brothers. He truly is the greatest type of Christ in the Old Testament. Watching this movie made me want to get free from the past and to feel nothing but love for my many CC brethren. How remarkable that everyone from top to bottom can identify with hurt, rejection, and many types of abuse. Ah, the timeless message of forgiveness, even 70x7 in a day... lanny ---------- PS on Babbet's Feast Posted by lanny on 3/25/2001, 6:49 pm , in reply to "Re: Movies " The movie starts out very slow and when I saw it for the first time I had no idea where it was going. But, pay attention, every detail has a later meaning and wraps up with a profound bang. I believe the author of this tale was given this story by God. It is timeless prophecy about the church, tradition, and the heart of Christ. lanny ---------- Re: The Castaway Posted by TA on 3/31/2001, 3:07 pm , in reply to "Re: Movies and Books " Being in charge of FedEx shipping at work, I had to laugh at the innuendos along that line all throught the movie. Tom Hanks talking to a soccer ball and weeping when it "died" was a bit too much, but how would I fare if on a desert island for 4 years? Wilson had his face made up with blood a second time, and this is where I felt a bit of a betrayal (he could have used mud but as it were, a subtle familair spirit was introduced "lightly). There were some good survival skills in the movie that came forth, as well as a good vulnerable outpouring by Tom Hanks near the end. But the ending? Disappointing! Unless one wants to "know" which road he took (I think he may have gone back to the only FedEx box left...). Anyway, my take (PS brace yourself for that plane crash scene which has at least three huge horror portions). ---------- Posted by Steve M on 4/1/2001, 3:15 pm , in reply to "Re: Movies and Books " My 2 cents worth: I agree with Lanny, Dave and Moses about Babbette's Feast, The Apostle and The Patriot. They're among my favorites. Other good films in the violent-but-with redeeming-qualities are Braveheart and Saving Private Ryan. All Quiet On the Western Front (c.1930's) is a great anti-war film. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a timeless classic. Marty (1950's) with Ernest Borgnine is highly recommended. Books: John Grisham's "Testament" and "Street Lawyer" have great messages of redemption. SM ---------- Grisham Posted by lanny on 4/2/2001, 10:13 pm , in reply to "Re: Movies and Books " I was told I would enjoy reading the Testament. I loved it and since then I have read every one of Grisham's lawyer books. The last one I am now on is the Street Lawyer. His books are terrific and give many insights into the legal profession. I became interested in that field during the Chapel's darker days. Grisham makes me laugh. I saw a lot of it back then. The Testament would be the only positive spiritual book. The rest are merely entertaining fiction. lanny