The Last Temptation of Christ

**Sean** · 06-23-2003, 12:13 AM

The movie so controversial that it was banned from Chile and can't be shown on public television in Bulgaria. The mention of my me watching it turned a bunch of people's heads. Plenty of stones have been hurled at this film, but whom of you has actually seen it?

Zooropa · 06-23-2003, 12:16 AM

Balls of steel you have for starting this. I predict it will turn into a 20+ pager and attract the Theology giants. I have seen it and enjoyed it. It's a "what if" situation.

benj · 06-23-2003, 12:18 AM

Well, I have to see this movie now to get in on the discussion. CGR controversey brewing? Hmmm.

**Sean** · 06-23-2003, 12:19 AM

As I mentioned in the other thread, if happygirl questioned my morality for watching the simpsons, I can't wait to see what happens in this thread. Anyway, my vast popularity thrives on controversy. The pressure of such acceptance was too much. I need this thread to piss people off.

**Sean** · 06-23-2003, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by benj

Well, I have to see this movie now to get in on the discussion. CGR controversey brewing? Hmmm.

Or you can be like most of the people that will probably join this discussion and not watch the movie but discuss it anyway.

Zooropa · 06-23-2003, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AtlasShrugs

Or you can be like most of the people that will probably join this discussion and not watch the movie but discuss it anyway.

Yeah, at least watch the movie so you'll know what you're talking about. I remember people blindly boycotting Universal when the film first released. Martin Scorsese is a professed Christian, btw.

**Sean** · 06-23-2003, 12:30 AM

He seriously considered the priesthood and entered seminary in 1956. He felt his creative channels being pulled towards film and the rest is history

**meatfinger** · 06-23-2003, 12:56 AM

Can someone explain the basic premise of the film?

Zooropa · 06-23-2003, 01:01 AM

From imdb.com:

Plot Outline: At his execution, Jesus is tempted by an alluring image of a peaceful and pleasant life with Mary Magdelene to try to get him to refuse the sacrifice he must make.

**slap_j** · 06-23-2003, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Zooropa

Balls of steel you have.

No one wants to hear about your homosexual exploits, Yoda. Put that crap in your blog.

**Sean** · 06-23-2003, 01:10 AM

It portrays Jesus as very human and less than perfect. He questions, he doubts, he mentions hating others. It also kind of makes Judas kind the hero of the story. . You'd have to see the movie or I'd have to tell you the whole movie for you to understand.

Zooropa · 06-23-2003, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by slap_j

No one wants to hear about your homosexual exploits, Yoda. Put that crap in your blog.

I swear, I get more gay accusations than anyone on CGR! And I don't have a blog! But back to the topic. Let's all talk about how evil "The Last Temptation of Christ" is.

Diedaily · 06-25-2003, 12:03 AM

The youth leader of our church saw this film, and he was gonna show it to some of us, but never got around it.
I don't know if he owns it, but if he does, I'll get it from him...oh, and Jacob's Ladder too btw.

Yojimbo · 06-25-2003, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Zooropa

From imdb.com:

Plot Outline: At his execution, Jesus is tempted by an alluring image of a peaceful and pleasant life with Mary Magdelene to try to get him to refuse the sacrifice he must make.

Mary must have been pretty darn hot. An Aramaic Helen, even.

God's Jedi · 06-25-2003, 01:28 AM

Jesus and the Green Goblin are the same person...