I’ve had enough of bad movies–I’m ready for good movies.
Katie and I have different movie tastes and thresholds. Spiderman I and II are part of my collection, but Katie doesn’t like them because she feels a movie should not just entertain but have positive value (i.e. help lead the person who watches it to holiness, to Heaven).
I can argue that Spiderman does that at least a little bit, with its portrayal of good versus evil, the moral dilemmas of Peter Parker, etc., but it still isn’t as edifying spiritually as other movies are (which are not yet a part of our collection).
So, in order to find good movies that both of us want to watch, we are now choosing movies that we buy together, and recently we ordered “On the Waterfront” and “I Confess”.
Tonight, we are watching “I Confess”, which has a great premise, and I will post my own amateur review soon.
Thursday, 5. April 2007
Interesting. I guess Bateson family staples like National Lampoon’s, Dumb and Dumber, and Pink Panther are out the window.
Friday, 6. April 2007
Well, we haven’t been strict about it–Katie appreciates Karate Kid (both I and II) which are part of my collection (”called Crane technique–does it work?–if done right, no CAN DEFENSE!”).
I also have a Star Wars movie, Labyrinth (with David Bowie!), and other not-very-spiritual ones. However, I will admit that when Katie and I got married and I moved from Gerardo’s house to our new home, I left Bloodsport with Jean-Claude Van Damme with Gerardo, knowing that it would not be one Katie and I would ever watch!
Friday, 6. April 2007
And, I have to admit that I’m much more the movie snob than Devin. Though, he HAS introduced me to the sheer artistry that is Karate Kid. (”Can no defense.” Ooh!)
To be honest, I don’t really enjoy watching movies at all because I can think of 10 other things that I should be doing while I sit on the couch for 90 minutes. I think that’s probably why I prefer movies that are edifying and beautiful, so at least that way I’m spending those 90 minutes in a more worthwhile way. I know, I’m a snob.
Friday, 6. April 2007
And, with regard to Dumb and Dumber, I have to admit that quotes from that movie make their way into our home more often than they ought.
It’s so quoteable! National Lampoons, too. I guess the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.
Monday, 9. April 2007
Happy Easter!
i have really enjoyed your site (found it via catholicsingles/avemaria.com.
i just wanted to add a great movie called Love Comes Softly. This film is by faith and values media and is directed by michael landon jr. it starts katherine heigl (of gray’s anatomy fame) and is very romantic, thoughtful, and entertaining. it has a wonderful message about the love of God and marriage. i would highly recommend it. there is a wonderful sequel called Love’s Enduring Promise, which is also lovely. take care, Kate