Recommended Easter Film

[Gibbie]

It is Holy Week and in this season, we are having our seasonal films in the States, which generally include Ten Commandments, Ben Hur and Jesus of Nazareth.



While Christian, I generally am not very fond of movies about Jesus Christ - certainly, this is the case because the films never do justice to the text.



Of the best of these films, Sir Lew Grade's presentation of Jesus of Nazareth, with Brit Robert Powell, is still the finest example, I think. While Zeffirelli changed some of the context for his version, it is otherwise a masterpiece (he is excellent at period pieces - Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet). If you are interested in an Easter movie, I recommend this one.



Happy Good Friday and Easter to those who celebrate. A great weekend to all others.



Gibbie

[Steve Crook]

Originally posted by Gibbie@Mar 25 2005, 01:04 PM

It is Holy Week and in this season, we are having our seasonal films in the States, which generally include Ten Commandments, Ben Hur and Jesus of Nazareth.



While Christian, I generally am not very fond of movies about Jesus Christ - certainly, this is the case because the films never do justice to the text.



Of the best of these films, Sir Lew Grade's presentation of Jesus of Nazareth, with Brit Robert Powell, is still the finest example, I think. While Zeffirelli changed some of the context for his version, it is otherwise a masterpiece (he is excellent at period pieces - Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet). If you are interested in an Easter movie, I recommend this one.



Happy Good Friday and Easter to those who celebrate. A great weekend to all others.



Gibbie

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For a slightly different view on things, what about The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) or Life of Brian (1979) ?



Or the other "easter bunny" movie Harvey (1950) is always worth watching and has a good moral message.



Steve

[dylan]

Why is The Ten Commandments seasonal? There is a Passover connection but that's not until April 25th.

[Gibbie]

Originally posted by dylan@Mar 25 2005, 02:22 PM

Why is The Ten Commandments seasonal? There is a Passover connection but that's not until April 25th.

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Many times Easter/Resurrection Day and Passover have similar dates on the calendar. This year it is one month apart.



The TV scheduling history is to play them during Easter. Ten Commandments may be replayed during Passover week. That can happen too, but unlikely on Network TV.