A Storm Is Comin'
Posted by: Denelle
We're only 2 days away from the release of the Da Vinci Code and the outrage surrounding this film is swinging into high gear.
But perhaps more surprising are the reports trickling out of Cannes surrounding the first screening of the film. It sounds very much like Hollywood (or at least entertainment reporters around the world) are not enamored of Ron Howard's latest work. When you are releasing one of the most anticipated movies of the year you don't want to hear words like "disappointing", "boredom" and "not fun." Ouch.
Having read the book and enjoyed it (purely as a thriller and not for its totally skewed perception and telling of Christianity) it is rather sad - although not totally surprising - they they weren't able to capture the edge of your seat/page turning excitement that the book has.
Meanwhile, Christians in Thailand are calling for the government to ban the movie in their country, as are groups in the Philippines and Malaysia.
It seems that the political/religious furor surrounding the movie may completely overshadow the movie itself.
Interesting Links
Things to check out when you're surfing the net at work (or if you're a good employee, at home):
ABCD Follow Me . . . I know I can't be the only kid that remembers The Letter People,
The Onion . . . for when you just need a good laugh,
help in planning a fun and spiritual getaway/vacation for singles,
and
Have you ever wondered which celebrity you most resemble? Find out now with MyHeritage face recognition program. Do I really look like Elton John or is it just the glasses?
Oh, and . . .
Brad, you are not alone in your disgust over Barry Bonds. I was just telling my brother how much I hate all the attention he's getting when he's such a sorry looser.
However, you MUST stop wishing for Pujols to be somewhere other than with the Cardinals. Wearing red and white is where he belongs and hopefully where he'll stay for many years to come. Right Kent?
We're only 2 days away from the release of the Da Vinci Code and the outrage surrounding this film is swinging into high gear.
But perhaps more surprising are the reports trickling out of Cannes surrounding the first screening of the film. It sounds very much like Hollywood (or at least entertainment reporters around the world) are not enamored of Ron Howard's latest work. When you are releasing one of the most anticipated movies of the year you don't want to hear words like "disappointing", "boredom" and "not fun." Ouch.
Having read the book and enjoyed it (purely as a thriller and not for its totally skewed perception and telling of Christianity) it is rather sad - although not totally surprising - they they weren't able to capture the edge of your seat/page turning excitement that the book has.
Meanwhile, Christians in Thailand are calling for the government to ban the movie in their country, as are groups in the Philippines and Malaysia.
It seems that the political/religious furor surrounding the movie may completely overshadow the movie itself.
Interesting Links
Things to check out when you're surfing the net at work (or if you're a good employee, at home):
ABCD Follow Me . . . I know I can't be the only kid that remembers The Letter People,
The Onion . . . for when you just need a good laugh,
help in planning a fun and spiritual getaway/vacation for singles,
and
Have you ever wondered which celebrity you most resemble? Find out now with MyHeritage face recognition program. Do I really look like Elton John or is it just the glasses?
Oh, and . . .
Brad, you are not alone in your disgust over Barry Bonds. I was just telling my brother how much I hate all the attention he's getting when he's such a sorry looser.
However, you MUST stop wishing for Pujols to be somewhere other than with the Cardinals. Wearing red and white is where he belongs and hopefully where he'll stay for many years to come. Right Kent?
