The Da Vinci Code
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Haven't seen it and really don't plan to see it. I guess I'm very conservative when it comes to this stuff. This is just my humble opinion but anything that abuses peoples beliefs to make money isn't for me.
I don't think Christmas is celebrated in most of the world. I can think of 2 billion people off the top of my head that don't celebrate Christmas (just from 2 countries)... I know it's much higher than that. I don't think Christmas abuses peoples beliefs. I do think that people try to use it for profit. That's the world we live in today. Maybe you could explain your view a little more in depth so I could address your original point.caudio51 said:
I'm not sure what you mean by abusing people beliefs? I've read the book and didn't get that at all, it's only a book, that is the beauty of them. You have to have some what of an open mind and take things for what they are worth, you can either believe it or you don't. But can't deny that it "may" be a possibility that certain things did not happen as some would like to believe they have.
Either way I don't believe Dan Brown claimed it to be a non-fiction historic novel.
Either way I don't believe Dan Brown claimed it to be a non-fiction historic novel.
I think the difference is that the DaVinci Code, while fiction, tries to blur the truth about who Jesus was and what his relationship with Mary Magdalene was. Nobody disputes who Santa Claus is and the premise behind Christmas is giving to others. Of course it's been bastardized by the material world but what hasn't?
Poni, I do understand your point believe me I do. I do know it's fiction. At the same time the movie was made for profit. The premise behind the movie is to say what many Christians and Catholics believe is a lie. Hollywood has done this over and over again because it gets people all erked off. Controversy makes money and I have made a personal decision not to involve myself in that....nothing more nothing less.Poni said:
caudio51
BoM Nov '05; Mar '06
You can take Christmas for gift giving to others. My point was that society now uses it as an excuse to raise sales.
You can take this movie as fictional entertainment. That was its intent.
Maybe this should be a seperate thread in the debate room. This direction was not my original intention.
You can take this movie as fictional entertainment. That was its intent.
Maybe this should be a seperate thread in the debate room. This direction was not my original intention.
Caudio, if I offended you I apologize. I totally agree with you on the commercialism of Christmas. I agree that the movie was made as fictional entertainment. But, I would have as much of a problem if hollywood was trying to make a profit discrediting Buddhism. My issue with the movie is that it's an attempt to make money through discrediting peoples beliefs. This is a theme of hollywood. I'm not a big hollywood fan as you can tell. Trying to piss people off to make money just rubs me the wrong way. At the same time if people want to watch it who am I to say that's wrong.
tripp
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I also was worried that I was gonna have to move it to the debate room.
But it looks fine as of right now. But maybe this would make a great topic for the debate room.
I saw the movie at the drive in last night and my opinion is that the movie was too long and too boring. I think there are things in the movie done just for shock value
But it looks fine as of right now. But maybe this would make a great topic for the debate room.
I saw the movie at the drive in last night and my opinion is that the movie was too long and too boring. I think there are things in the movie done just for shock value
tripp
MASTER SHAKE
I did not even get to smoke a cigar at the drive in last night.
Shawn..when you move here you and your wife wil have to come to the drive in with Beth and I and we can sit and have a smoke and watch a couple of movies. I hope they are better ones than this one was.
Shawn..when you move here you and your wife wil have to come to the drive in with Beth and I and we can sit and have a smoke and watch a couple of movies. I hope they are better ones than this one was.
I'm sorry if I turned this into a debate. It's just my nature. I love to educate and to be educated. This movie is very controversial. It's a great debate topic.
tripp
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It is not a debate..that would be in the debate room.FPDoc77 said:
This is a discussion..that is why it is in the general discussion room.:innocent:
That is what i love about this place. It is so civilized.
I guess there is a fine line between debate and discussion. I agree I love the civility of this place. People respect others here...and you certainly can't find that everywhere.
caudio51
BoM Nov '05; Mar '06
No offense at all. It'll take a hell of a lot to offend me! :rofl:
I guess I am a bit more relaxed and in this case take the movie for what it is worth. It certainly is Hollywood's sales pitch to stir things up. With the amount of left-field views and thoughts these days I don't work myself up over them.
John, you still have drive-ins? That is awesome. I wish we had one around here.
That civilized comment reminds me of the Grey-Poupon commercials if anyone remembers them.
I guess I am a bit more relaxed and in this case take the movie for what it is worth. It certainly is Hollywood's sales pitch to stir things up. With the amount of left-field views and thoughts these days I don't work myself up over them.
John, you still have drive-ins? That is awesome. I wish we had one around here.
That civilized comment reminds me of the Grey-Poupon commercials if anyone remembers them.
I'm re-reading the book before I go see the movie. And I never let movie critic opinions affect what I choose to see on the big screen.
With regard to all the protests, etc that this movie has evoked ... IMO it's a good thing. Anything that gets people discussing and debating a topic just provides for more overall knowledge of the subject.
With regard to all the protests, etc that this movie has evoked ... IMO it's a good thing. Anything that gets people discussing and debating a topic just provides for more overall knowledge of the subject.
Tedski this is one very good point. I am a debate freak and think it serves to educate all parties. No one leaves a great debate the same. Let me tell you why the church is upset. Many people of faith don't take the time to understand their faith. So movies like this could persuade believers to believe fiction. I can say I grew up in a Christian home. I graduated from a very strict Nazarene college. I didn't touch alcohol or anything else until i was 20. With that said I was always considered an independent thinker. I have read the scriptures more than some preachers. I know much of the "rules" are man made. I also know that there are certain truths. These truths are attacked by Hollywood once again to make a profit with a new interesting story. Thats the part that erks me...much like exploiting Christmas for profit. Hollywood reminds me of the heavy metal years when bands gained profit from dissin God/religion/priests/christians.tedski said:
It's nothing more than saying hey. "the sorest subject in amercia is religion" lets make up a believeable story and sell it. I won't watch that nonsense.
Didn't get the chance to go this weekend because of some last minute plan changes. Definately next weekend. Read the book and loved it and will see the movie regardless of the reviews...partly because the wife's a Tom Hanks freak.