tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post2806935544462927317..comments2024-03-27T00:16:13.898-07:00Comments on STUFF CHRISTIAN CULTURE LIKES: #84 Focusing on "that one scene" thatruined the moviestephyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10047873385595074389noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-60112422776096985592015-08-21T22:45:23.411-07:002015-08-21T22:45:23.411-07:00For most people, travel offers a thrilling way to ...For most people, travel offers a thrilling way to learn more about the world around them. 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Maybe that's why it's earned such a contradictory reputation? Not saying I know what's right, but if you're going to be religious, why take so many liberties?Human Odditynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-58243636756951771732012-01-07T21:16:51.195-08:002012-01-07T21:16:51.195-08:00Omg... I've never seen a post that so perfectl...Omg... I've never seen a post that so perfectly describes how uncomfortable it was/is to watch films with my parents. I was allowed to see very little growing up, and got lectures about the few I could see. There was quite a long lecture about the Little Mermaid, for the very reason you mentioned. I also got a long lecture about Pinocchio because my mom said "always let your conscience be your guide" was a terrible motto for life. That honor needed to be left to the Holy Spirit. I decided later to ditch the holy spirit in favor of my conscience and never regretted it. :)Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-73193627137869600372011-08-11T16:45:01.167-07:002011-08-11T16:45:01.167-07:00You're not alone anymore.You're not alone anymore.stephyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047873385595074389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-14059318742915334762011-08-08T14:47:35.193-07:002011-08-08T14:47:35.193-07:00I was never allowed to see The Little Mermaid beca...I was never allowed to see The Little Mermaid because of how Ariel disobeyed her father. I always felt so alone.Laura Ellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367243985219578089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-67322074003424936002009-09-29T12:21:31.998-07:002009-09-29T12:21:31.998-07:00since those scenes are usually put in to give the ...since those scenes are usually put in to give the movie an r rating, so more people will go see the movie, they would not be there if it were not for greed, so wahts the point ???Rich E Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08114713341956462326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-5355646773983189282009-09-16T14:22:14.005-07:002009-09-16T14:22:14.005-07:00I recall some years ago when I was seeking to show...I recall some years ago when I was seeking to show a group of movies that were 'saying' something we needed to consider. Most of the group (evangelical christians) actually refused to attend when they discovered that included in the program was Schindler's List. I asked why...<br />"Because it contains nudity".<br /><br />That really says all that needs to be said about 'christian' culture.Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13707181627588121525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-60281770455269767662009-09-05T18:23:07.521-07:002009-09-05T18:23:07.521-07:00Wow this brings us memories. In fact, I'm 22 ...Wow this brings us memories. In fact, I'm 22 now and have a college degree and I still worry about what my mom will say after we watch a movie together. We went to see "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" over Christmas and it was a very quiet ride home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-30861698837682632212009-09-05T13:21:40.977-07:002009-09-05T13:21:40.977-07:00To be fair, moviegoers who do not count themselves...To be fair, moviegoers who do not count themselves members of Christian culture will also rant about "that one scene" they don't like in a movie. By way of example, the aforementioned sex scene in Matrix Reloaded has plenty of detractors among the secular viewership (myself included). The difference, of course, is that non-Christians (and more reasonable Christians) typically do not censor such scenes or organize boycotts of the entire film. We just call that scene "lame" and move on.Dave Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13011122426601853726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-13501978863585462292009-09-01T17:38:49.241-07:002009-09-01T17:38:49.241-07:00This is seriously the best post ever. Just thinki...This is seriously the best post ever. Just thinking about watching a movie with my parents that was made before 1966 (the year my dad claims was when you had to start using discretion when going to theaters) instantly makes me anxious and panicked. Although they wouldn't let me watch Psycho, either...not sure if it was the "adult" themes or the "horrible" shower scene. <br /><br />I remember one time my mom forwarded me this email about a dad who wouldn't let his kids watch a movie, even though they said there were only a couple bad parts. He decided he should teach them a lesson by baking dog poop brownies. When they balked, he said "there's only a little bit" or something like that. <br /><br />Give me a break. Some of those folks in the setting where I grew up would probably censor parts of the Old Testament (if they ever read OT law) or where Paul talks about Christians submitting their bodies when he's really talking about male genitalia.jaignerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08341869496562567925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-28379419465468600932009-08-25T13:25:11.112-07:002009-08-25T13:25:11.112-07:00I went and saw Harry Potter 6 with my evangelical ...I went and saw Harry Potter 6 with my evangelical christian mom. Thank heavens I'd seen it already or else I would have been super annoyed. (Im a Potterhead, yeah whatevs) <br />Spoiler alert! The part when Snape magically heals Draco's wounds, my mom said audibly: <br />The Anti-Christ!!!! <br />I was immediately exasperated and embarrassed. Also, when we went to see Australia on Thanksgiving, my mom and dad got so uncomfortable with the sex scene they kept loudly whispering things like:<br /> I thought this was PG??!!! much to irritation of everyone around us. <br />Remind me to never watch movies with my parents again unless they are rated G.Hollynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-23828818746558840242009-08-12T08:13:10.365-07:002009-08-12T08:13:10.365-07:00LOL. It's total code for, "God, I loved t...LOL. It's total code for, "God, I loved that movie...but I'm afraid my "holy" card will be taken away if i don't shift uncomfortably while disclaiming that one scence...therefore: "It was sooo good, if they'd just left out that ONE SCENE." <br /><br />So silly. :P Just say you like the movie.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489641270727866028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-54091230197657951902009-08-08T10:09:56.549-07:002009-08-08T10:09:56.549-07:00I was at Gospel Music Week in Nashville last year,...I was at Gospel Music Week in Nashville last year, and some company was there, marketing a special DVD player that skips over the film's "bad" bits for you...Georgehttp://georgeluke.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-8851163612120642232009-07-08T10:23:15.929-07:002009-07-08T10:23:15.929-07:00I'm not sure if there is a point to my blog. I...I'm not sure if there is a point to my blog. It would just be nice if people read it and then thought about why we do the things we do.stephyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047873385595074389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-86490060188500110762009-07-07T16:41:59.381-07:002009-07-07T16:41:59.381-07:00Stephy, so is the point of your post that parents ...Stephy, so is the point of your post that parents shouldn't monitor or censor what their kids see?<br /><br />P.S. Glad you changed your blog's description. I was beginning to feel left out!:o)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195790026210772222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-6711634984234898802009-06-23T10:22:15.190-07:002009-06-23T10:22:15.190-07:00Actually, our people secretly love The Passion of ...Actually, our people secretly love The Passion of the Christ. It's a film about our ancestors nailing your god to a tree. What could be better than that?<br /><br />Saul Menowitz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-70655573829217572702009-06-22T17:55:24.188-07:002009-06-22T17:55:24.188-07:00So glad "Tinley" corrected the Marion...So glad "Tinley" corrected the Marion's bra comment...I just found the site and didn't want my first comment to be negative (nerd-ily pushing up my glasses). Pretty funny stuff here...there was also that "perfect breasts" comment in Princess Bride...very dodgy. I remember feeling so secular when I went to a city wide, all school leadership retreat and they showed "The Breakfast Club" and no one worried about watching it...in fact, we were supposed to! : ) Funny days.Chris Whitlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08397211532910336393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-8080976349341955962009-06-22T17:04:39.482-07:002009-06-22T17:04:39.482-07:00Saul,
yeah, are you kidding? Scarface was out but ...Saul,<br />yeah, are you kidding? Scarface was out but Passion of the Christ was encouraged. You lucky Jews.<br />xostephyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047873385595074389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-25325340461348592422009-06-22T16:20:36.298-07:002009-06-22T16:20:36.298-07:00I guess none of you Jesus freaks saw "Scarfac...I guess none of you Jesus freaks saw "Scarface" when it was on HBO, did you? You missed great, evil scenes and wonderful lines like, "Say hello to my little friend."<br /><br />Happy to be a Jew! I saw "Scarface" and much, much more.<br /><br />Saul MenowitzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-64990492295094210722009-06-22T14:27:25.177-07:002009-06-22T14:27:25.177-07:00very funny blog. Good stuff! I'd sure like to ...very funny blog. Good stuff! I'd sure like to use the film clip from planes trains and automobiles at the rental counter for a sermon, about losing your patience...bill hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01791545668085402883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-76184741399732622332009-06-22T08:16:45.855-07:002009-06-22T08:16:45.855-07:00Great post, but I must add: Marion's bra was i...Great post, but I must add: Marion's bra was in Raiders of the Lost Ark, not Temple of Doom.Tinleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03866161484254568572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-80929520249266324802009-06-18T12:56:41.330-07:002009-06-18T12:56:41.330-07:00That whole awkward moment when viewing movies with...That whole awkward moment when viewing movies with parents....I totally win.<br /><br />I live across the street from my parents (dad=former deacon in a Southern Baptist church, I=reformed Presbyterian), but never bothered to forward my mail.<br /><br />I joined Netflix, and often rent movies with plans to share them with my parents; so, my dad got into the habit of opening the Netflix envelopes that arrived.<br /><br />He opened one and was putting it in the player when I went to their house. I left work early in order to get the mail first.<br /><br />He was really interested in the film because A) it starred James Spader whom Dad has a man crush on thanks to Boston Legal & B) my older sister wouldn't let him watch it when he was visiting her house.<br /><br />He made me some popcorn and reluctantly I sat down to watch the film with him...the film was "Secretary" . . .<br /><br />AWKWARD!Jen Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15102421495967565096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776387418775994830.post-56797336528299308562009-06-10T10:19:31.834-07:002009-06-10T10:19:31.834-07:00What gets me, is the Bible has sex, violence, rape...What gets me, is the Bible has sex, violence, rape, war, disobedience, etc. But to have the same thing in a movie, even when it's in a context where it makes sense and it isn't glorified, isn't okay. The other part that bothers me is family friendly fare can be safe to the point of being meaningless.Sethhttp://www.christianimagination.comnoreply@blogger.com