The Golden Compass Controversy
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Your link says that this is now occurring, even if it wasn't before, so therefore I withdraw my previous comments.
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It's funny how many of us are on the same page
People who read and think for themselves tend to come to similar conclusions I guess. Going to a bible forum or something more mainstream and you might get some upset reactions. There are some atheist stories on youtube and there you'll see more conflict on the user comments. I think the people at AtheistForums.com would be interested to hear your take on religion in schools in Scotland.
So I wonder if this Golden Compass "controversy" will turn out to be no big deal. Sometimes media go looking for controversies where the public doesn't care all that much. I remember when spike lee did a film about inter-racial relationships called "Jungle Fever" and the media kept calling it a controversial film but I don't remember anyone picketing the theaters or even caring that much. I'm betting "guess who's comming to dinner" in the 60s caused a much bigger stir in it's time but perhaps the public is more sophisticated than the media give them credit. If not, then maybe people just have a better idea of which kinds of opinions it's better to keep to themselves.
So far this forum is the only place where I've heard about any controversy so it will be interesting to see if the main stream media picks it up. Let us know if anyone sees a news story about it or something.
It's funny how many of us are on the same page
People who read and think for themselves tend to come to similar conclusions I guess. Going to a bible forum or something more mainstream and you might get some upset reactions. There are some atheist stories on youtube and there you'll see more conflict on the user comments. I think the people at AtheistForums.com would be interested to hear your take on religion in schools in Scotland. So I wonder if this Golden Compass "controversy" will turn out to be no big deal. Sometimes media go looking for controversies where the public doesn't care all that much. I remember when spike lee did a film about inter-racial relationships called "Jungle Fever" and the media kept calling it a controversial film but I don't remember anyone picketing the theaters or even caring that much. I'm betting "guess who's comming to dinner" in the 60s caused a much bigger stir in it's time but perhaps the public is more sophisticated than the media give them credit. If not, then maybe people just have a better idea of which kinds of opinions it's better to keep to themselves.
So far this forum is the only place where I've heard about any controversy so it will be interesting to see if the main stream media picks it up. Let us know if anyone sees a news story about it or something.
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5 days to go!
5 days to go!
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I agree. For pete's sakes people, not everything has something to do with any religion. Some of its just made up stuff. Hence, the genre of fantasy rather than religious. Morons.
Just out of curiosity has anyone seen The Golden Compass and is it worth the theatre cost or should I wait for the DVD?
I agree. For pete's sakes people, not everything has something to do with any religion. Some of its just made up stuff. Hence, the genre of fantasy rather than religious. Morons.
Just out of curiosity has anyone seen The Golden Compass and is it worth the theatre cost or should I wait for the DVD?
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A radio advert here in the UK described some aspect of the film as being "beyond imagination". I'm guessing (hoping) that the PR folks had nothing to do with the film itself.
(Although, for reasons we've been chewing over, it had better be beyond belief.)
A radio advert here in the UK described some aspect of the film as being "beyond imagination". I'm guessing (hoping) that the PR folks had nothing to do with the film itself.
(Although, for reasons we've been chewing over, it had better be beyond belief.
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Iansales pointed to a quote from The Times on Nov 27th and I've heard stuff on the radio too. I'm spose we'll have to wait and see when the film comes out. I remember a few arguments when the books first came out and I'm sure it's possibly one of the reasons why this series hasn't become as big as Harry Potter. Even though I think Pullman is a 100% better writer than Rowling.
Iansales pointed to a quote from The Times on Nov 27th and I've heard stuff on the radio too. I'm spose we'll have to wait and see when the film comes out. I remember a few arguments when the books first came out and I'm sure it's possibly one of the reasons why this series hasn't become as big as Harry Potter. Even though I think Pullman is a 100% better writer than Rowling.
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Ah here we are Nicole Kidman says it's not anti-catholic "I think there's almost an alarmist approach to it right now, and when you see the film, that will be dissipated. That's simply put." SCI FI Wire | The News Service of the SCI FI Channel | SCIFI.COM
Ah here we are Nicole Kidman says it's not anti-catholic "I think there's almost an alarmist approach to it right now, and when you see the film, that will be dissipated. That's simply put." SCI FI Wire | The News Service of the SCI FI Channel | SCIFI.COM
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release movies at the same time!
and this is why piracy is so big
release movies at the same time!
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I have not read the book or all the way through this thread, but if someone is interested in a Christian view of this debate (my apologies if someone else has posted this) here is a site which will spell out the truth of the controversy without going primeval or soft on the issue.
Culture Watch - Exploring the message behind the media
This is a site with an English author who watches the culture from a reasoned Christian view point.
I have not read the book or all the way through this thread, but if someone is interested in a Christian view of this debate (my apologies if someone else has posted this) here is a site which will spell out the truth of the controversy without going primeval or soft on the issue.
Culture Watch - Exploring the message behind the media
This is a site with an English author who watches the culture from a reasoned Christian view point.
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Interesting point that Daniel Craig made in that link: "They sell Dan Brown in the Vatican." Northern Lights is a fantasy; the Da Vinci Code, but more especially, Angels and Demons is a direct attack on Catholicism, and they are pitched as present-day thrillers.
Didn't Life of Brian have the same kind of controversy when it first came out. That did it's box-office no harm either!
Interesting point that Daniel Craig made in that link: "They sell Dan Brown in the Vatican." Northern Lights is a fantasy; the Da Vinci Code, but more especially, Angels and Demons is a direct attack on Catholicism, and they are pitched as present-day thrillers.
Didn't Life of Brian have the same kind of controversy when it first came out. That did it's box-office no harm either!
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My thoughts exactly.
How can anyone not like Life Of Brian though?
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When The Life of Brian was first released in 1979, it caused an immediate uproar - much to the delight of Pythons Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The Catholic Church wasted no time condemning it as blasphemous (even though almost none of those at the forefront of the boycotts had watched the movie). Countries banned it, often resulting in its becoming an underground cult classic. The movie was almost universally seen as an attack on Jesus and Christianity.
Quite easily actually....
When The Life of Brian was first released in 1979, it caused an immediate uproar - much to the delight of Pythons Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. The Catholic Church wasted no time condemning it as blasphemous (even though almost none of those at the forefront of the boycotts had watched the movie). Countries banned it, often resulting in its becoming an underground cult classic. The movie was almost universally seen as an attack on Jesus and Christianity.
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