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Post by geode on May 29, 2019 7:03:09 GMT
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Post by geode on May 28, 2019 6:27:03 GMT
amyghost
Which schools did you attend? ...and the sound of crickets ensued.
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May 28, 2019 6:22:03 GMT
Post by geode on May 28, 2019 6:22:03 GMT
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Post by geode on May 27, 2019 15:33:08 GMT
She is practically begging her fans to see it cause she is a woman
Yes, it does sound like self-promotion, with an attempted guilt trip added at the end of her tweet. "See my movie or you will be part of the reason movies by women will not be green-lighted."
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Post by geode on May 27, 2019 8:34:06 GMT
Joel McCrea
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May 27, 2019 6:53:16 GMT
Post by geode on May 27, 2019 6:53:16 GMT
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Post by geode on May 26, 2019 20:18:36 GMT
RIP Rotten Tomatoes , nothing but shill for studios
So people like me that watch movies in theaters outside the US cannot be verified even though we actually have seen the movie? I think this sux.
Blatant attempt to generate money through ticket sales.
"But it’s also a way for Fandango, which owns Rotten Tomatoes, to drive more ticket sales — initially, the only way users can have their ratings count toward the Audience Score will be through a Fandango purchase.
Fandango insists that boosting ticket purchases was not the primary driver of the Audience Score change, noting that it has deals with AMC Theatres, Regal and Cinemark Theatres to participate in the program to let their customers verify their ticket purchases on Rotten Tomatoes sometime later this year."
"Rotten Tomatoes’ change also means the primary movie Audience Score ratings will be computed only from authenticated ticket-buyers in the U.S., at least out of the gate."
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Post by geode on May 26, 2019 15:21:05 GMT
No, I didn't miss your point, which really was a discussion that was not about what I was asking. It was about what occurred after you made the OP. My question was about the OP itself.
So you didn't have the Trinity in mind when you started the poll? Then that brings the question to mind of what your intent was, as your starting place was not compatible with the Trinity and really is at odds with what most all Christians hold to be the nature of "God" and "Jesus" either individually or together. Did you start the poll coming from a place of ignorance about Christianity or was your intent to incite just what has occurred, with some posting about how their beliefs are logical and others saying that those beliefs are ridiculous? This will be the case with just about any thread that involves discussion of the nature of God in Christianity. No, I am not asking about your intent as you have already declared you don't reveal what your intentions might be.
As I already posted, the Trinity cannot be logically explained in my opinion. It is a construct that simply does not work, but one cannot discuss God in Christianity excluding the concept of Trinity as "not helpful" as it is what the vast majority of Christians accept. To understand Christianity as a whole it is unavoidable.
Personally I think too much emphasis is placed upon a need to define God in the rigid manner that Christian sects insist upon. Trinitarian and non-Trinitarian Christians should stop battling each other over this, a subject which can never be precisely understood in my opinion. Declaring each others beliefs about as wrong is not helpful. Neither side is completely right or wrong. I think biblical scripture mostly points away from the Trinity being correct. Christianity started out as a movement within Judaism. Peter and Paul would not have believed that Jesus was God, as this would have been blasphemy to them. Jesus did not call himself God, or a god. The schism leading to a new religion was inevitable when the nature of Christ evolved beyond that of The Messiah and his divinity was claimed. The Trinity was imposed by a council or committee as an attempt at unity. I think it is a man-made concept. But other concepts also fail to explain Jesus adequately in my opinion. His role to Christians is of course central our beliefs, but I think we can accept his role in redeeming mankind through his resurrection whether or not we accept the Trinity as a wholly correct concept. He can be accepted as a great teacher whether or not one is a Christian.
If I had the trinity in mind I would have included the Holy Ghost/Spirit in the poll. End of story. That would not be true of many of us, if not most of us, as I think the majority of discussions about the Trinity center on the Father and the Son as that is where most of the controversy arises. Just look at the discussion in this thread after the Trinity came up, including your own contributions.The Holy Spirit is far less well defined and hard to grasp for either those favoring the concept of the Trinity or those who do not.
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Post by geode on May 25, 2019 16:35:00 GMT
Why has nobody brought this stinker up yet?
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Post by geode on May 25, 2019 16:25:58 GMT
Although I have thought it to be overrated since the first time I saw it many decades ago, I do think it is a good film. I rated it 8/10. But I still wonder how it won the Academy Award for Best Picture as multiple entries the year of release year were better in my opinion. As for the physical appearance of Leslie Caron in this...I thought she was cute as a button.
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Post by geode on May 25, 2019 16:15:04 GMT
I saw it at the drive-in last year and really liked it, despite not having seen the first one. I could watch Lili James all day. I thought it was a sweet movie. As I have already posted, I think this second effort is far better than the first film.
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Post by geode on May 25, 2019 14:50:07 GMT
Your dissertation reminds me of answers giving by politicians at press conferences, where they deflect and talk around a subject without ever answering the question posed. Perhaps you should go into politics as you seem adept at their methods to avoid answering a simple question, while at the same time hypocritically criticizing others for taking the same approach you are taking (CoolJGS in that other thread you started).
Once again you have not answered my question, which only requires "yes" or "no".... I guess you never intend to do so.
You are completely missing the point. I don't post like Heeeey does ie making a controversial statement of MY beliefs and challenging others to either agree with me or fuck off! I bring up topics for discussion. Sometimes, due to my posting history others will think that they know my opinion, however it is MY contention that everyone else's opinion is just as valid as mine and the topic merits discussion by ALL and all are welcome. So, the answer to your simple question is 'no'. 'Yes' I think the concept of a Holy Trinity is confusing and probably not helpful to an understanding of Christianity, butt as I said, that is just my opinion. As you can see above, others differ wildly. Sometime people actually forget the point of a 'discussion' board. ie discussion and not a 'Soapbox'. No, I didn't miss your point, which really was a discussion that was not about what I was asking. It was about what occurred after you made the OP. My question was about the OP itself.
So you didn't have the Trinity in mind when you started the poll? Then that brings the question to mind of what your intent was, as your starting place was not compatible with the Trinity and really is at odds with what most all Christians hold to be the nature of "God" and "Jesus" either individually or together. Did you start the poll coming from a place of ignorance about Christianity or was your intent to incite just what has occurred, with some posting about how their beliefs are logical and others saying that those beliefs are ridiculous? This will be the case with just about any thread that involves discussion of the nature of God in Christianity. No, I am not asking about your intent as you have already declared you don't reveal what your intentions might be.
As I already posted, the Trinity cannot be logically explained in my opinion. It is a construct that simply does not work, but one cannot discuss God in Christianity excluding the concept of Trinity as "not helpful" as it is what the vast majority of Christians accept. To understand Christianity as a whole it is unavoidable.
Personally I think too much emphasis is placed upon a need to define God in the rigid manner that Christian sects insist upon. Trinitarian and non-Trinitarian Christians should stop battling each other over this, a subject which can never be precisely understood in my opinion. Declaring each others beliefs about as wrong is not helpful. Neither side is completely right or wrong. I think biblical scripture mostly points away from the Trinity being correct. Christianity started out as a movement within Judaism. Peter and Paul would not have believed that Jesus was God, as this would have been blasphemy to them. Jesus did not call himself God, or a god. The schism leading to a new religion was inevitable when the nature of Christ evolved beyond that of The Messiah and his divinity was claimed. The Trinity was imposed by a council or committee as an attempt at unity. I think it is a man-made concept. But other concepts also fail to explain Jesus adequately in my opinion. His role to Christians is of course central our beliefs, but I think we can accept his role in redeeming mankind through his resurrection whether or not we accept the Trinity as a wholly correct concept. He can be accepted as a great teacher whether or not one is a Christian.
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May 25, 2019 5:42:52 GMT
Post by geode on May 25, 2019 5:42:52 GMT
Screen Rant favorites.... link
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May 24, 2019 16:50:16 GMT
Post by geode on May 24, 2019 16:50:16 GMT
Article about "Gun Crazy".... link
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Post by geode on May 24, 2019 15:41:53 GMT
You know, if you honestly think any of these 'answers' you're giving would persuade anyone other than a fellow brainwashed cultist then I'm hardly surprised at your complete and unquestioning credulity in the face of religion. I don't recommend that you take up a career in missionary work nor any other sort of proselytizing field, should you have ever been considering one. I never said that I was going to take up a career in missionary or proselytizing work. This discussion all came about because this topic was a non-sequitur, as Jesus Is God, in Christianity. So what, if there are a few Christian sects that reject the Trinity. All religions have their fair share of sects that go against the mainstream belief of the particular religion. The OP does not pose a question that can really be answered by most Christians whether or not they accept the Trinity. As worded "Who do you believe in more?" poses a question I could not answer. I "believe" in both "God" and "Jesus" whether or not they are the same as outlined in the Trinity, or separate personages. To me both exist. Most people are assuming that "God" refers to "The Father" and the question is asking which of the two is "greater" but that is not really what is asked as worded. But even making such an assumption, most Christians accept the concept of the Trinity and the question is meaningless for them as you have pointed out. Whether from the point of view of Trinity or not, Jesus was sent by The Father to unable mankind to return to The Father. As a mediator between us and The Father the role of Jesus is more immediate to us but we "believe" in both and both are important.
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May 24, 2019 13:51:24 GMT
Post by geode on May 24, 2019 13:51:24 GMT
TCM intro for "Gun Crazy"...
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Post by geode on May 24, 2019 13:38:42 GMT
Definitely better than 7/10.
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Post by geode on May 24, 2019 13:37:02 GMT
"Independent films like Shoplifters, have to go through the exhibitor channels to get screened and can't buy their way into awards out of fiscal privilege."
Not really fair, is it?
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Post by geode on May 24, 2019 9:54:07 GMT
"The End is But the Beginning" an episode of "The Fugitive" from January, 1965. I didn't remember this one, perhaps I had never seen it before. It was a very good episode with Barbara Barrie. link
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Post by geode on May 24, 2019 9:35:36 GMT
My opinion is that there are. Others clearly differ IF you have read this interesting and edifying thread. OK, I understand, you don't wish to answer my question. What, about my dissertation on posing questions (possibly contentious) on this message board don't you understand? To answer your question, I would say that IF there were problems with the concept of the 'trinity' this thread is a good place to discuss it. My opinion is that there are. Others on this thread do not, and have tried to state their positions. What is the problem here? Your dissertation reminds me of answers giving by politicians at press conferences, where they deflect and talk around a subject without ever answering the question posed. Perhaps you should go into politics as you seem adept at their methods to avoid answering a simple question, while at the same time hypocritically criticizing others for taking the same approach you are taking (CoolJGS in that other thread you started).
Once again you have not answered my question, which only requires "yes" or "no".... I guess you never intend to do so.
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