Noah

[GTWT]

My wife & I just saw the movie Noah. I was pleasantly surprised. It was a story powerfully told - with good acting, good plot, good message. It was thought-provoking.

Not too surprisingly, Ken ham of Answers in Genesis (and Bill Bye the Science Guy Debate fame), hated it.

http://blogs.answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2014/03/28/the-noah-movie-is-disgusting-and-evil-paganism/

I am disgusted. I am going to come right out and say it: this movie is disgusting and evil—paganism!

I'm interested in the responses of those of you who watched Noah. Do you agree with Ham?

I feel dirty—as if I have to somehow wash the evil off myself.

[GTWT]

Oh! '90, I hope you don't see this as another climate change thread!

[UNT90]

Oh! '90, I hope you don't see this as another climate change thread!

Lol.

I was going to ask if Hollywood presented the flood as a consequence of global warming. Really wouldn't surprise me.

It will be intersting to see how closely Hollywood followed the biblical script. I would guess not very.

Edited April 8, 2014 by UNT90

[forevereagle]

Lol.

I was going to ask if Hollywood presented the flood as a consequence of global warming. Really wouldn't surprise me.

It will be intersting to see how closely Hollywood followed the biblical script. I would guess not very.

Written and directed by a noted atheist. If you are looking for a biblical story, look elsewhere.

[CMJ]

A noted atheist with a Jewish upbringing. I actually think Aronofsky's father was a Jewish scholar.

The film follows the gnostic Jewish version of the story more closely than anything.

Edited April 8, 2014 by CMJ

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

Yeah, I'm not sure what this guy expected. It's not like one of those old Lutheran Davey and his dog shows, made especially for believers.

[CMJ]

As far as a mini-review goes (since I don't want to bore you with a 750 word essay) - I thought it was fascinating throughout. Maybe not always "good" IMHO, but definitely a hard flick to shake. Gives one a lot to think about.

[KRAM1]

As far as a mini-review goes (since I don't want to bore you with a 750 word essay) - I thought it was fascinating throughout. Maybe not always "good" IMHO, but definitely a hard flick to shake. Gives one a lot to think about.

What's a movie ticket go for in LA these days? It was $18 (Adult) here in San Diego when we took the grandkids to see Frozen in December. Crazy...just crazy. Can see the same movie for $6 in Denton.

[CMJ]

What's a movie ticket go for in LA these days? It was $18 (Adult) here in San Diego when we took the grandkids to see Frozen in December. Crazy...just crazy. Can see the same movie for $6 in Denton.

Depends on the theater really. I'd say the going rate for full price is about 15 bucks - but there are a few theaters around that are cheaper. I happen to see a lot of stuff in Los Feliz (a hipster neighborhood of Los Angeles) - and there are two theaters there with matinees for $6.50. They're older theaters, but I don't care!

[Censored by Laurie]

Depends on the theater really. I'd say the going rate for full price is about 15 bucks - but there are a few theaters around that are cheaper. I happen to see a lot of stuff in Los Feliz (a hipster neighborhood of Los Angeles) - and there are two theaters there with matinees for $6.50. They're older theaters, but I don't care!

Do you live near Los Feliz? I'll be in LA over Memorial Day and staying in Los Feliz/SilverLake area.

[CMJ]

Do you live near Los Feliz? I'll be in LA over Memorial Day and staying in Los Feliz/SilverLake area.

In Hollywood - which isn't far at all.

[meangreendork]

A noted atheist with a Jewish upbringing. I actually think Aronofsky's father was a Jewish scholar.

The film follows the gnostic Jewish version of the story more closely than anything.

That's what I'm seeing a lot of in reports. Less Biblical, more Jewish/Torah.

[Cerebus]

That's what I'm seeing a lot of in reports. Less Biblical, more Jewish/Torah.

So you're saying he's taking it old school?

[The Fake Lonnie Finch]

What's a movie ticket go for in LA these days? It was $18 (Adult) here in San Diego when we took the grandkids to see Frozen in December. Crazy...just crazy. Can see the same movie for $6 in Denton.

If you aren't the type that has to see it right when it is released:

West of the Rockies (Lewisville):

http://www.fandango.com/cinemarkmovies8_aaovv/theaterpage

East of the Rockies (McKinney):

http://www.fandango.com/cinemarkmovies14_aacbp/theaterpage

The McKinney one is where we take our young 'uns for all the kid flicks without having to pay high ticket prices. As a bonus, if you've got kids, it is really close to those Towne Lake Recreation Area across from McKinney High. They have playgrounds, picnic areas, walk/jog paths, and those Swan and Duck paddle boats. Great way to kill weekend hours with the kids (or, grandkids).