Comments on: Does 'Da Vinci' followup make Ron Howard angel or demon? http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/ Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:02:35 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: xyphanite http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1810 xyphanite Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:49:35 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1810 I agree with Ikechukwu. No one (at least not compared to the amount of people who enraged by this movie) seems to have a problem with all of the comedies these days specifically targeting groups with the specific purpose of making fun of them. People don't seem to have a problem with all of the government conspiracy movies, or war movies. The fact of the matter is that the Catholic church is one of the wealthiest organizations on Earth, they own more land in more countries than any corporation, and because of this, they also seem mysterious, and thus easy to write crazy stories about. What I don't understand is that no one got that upset when Dan Brown wrote the book, but when it became a movie, he was somehow attacking the church, whereas before he wasn't. The church is angry about the movie not because he is attacking the church, but because the movie will inevitably mistakenly convince people that the church is bad and have killed people. If it took a 21st century movie to open their eyes to the fact that the Catholic church has killed an enormous number of people for what they believed in, then I suggest those same people go to the library and look up the Spanish Inquisition, to name one awful act against humanity. I agree with Ikechukwu. No one (at least not compared to the amount of people who enraged by this movie) seems to have a problem with all of the comedies these days specifically targeting groups with the specific purpose of making fun of them. People don't seem to have a problem with all of the government conspiracy movies, or war movies. The fact of the matter is that the Catholic church is one of the wealthiest organizations on Earth, they own more land in more countries than any corporation, and because of this, they also seem mysterious, and thus easy to write crazy stories about.

What I don't understand is that no one got that upset when Dan Brown wrote the book, but when it became a movie, he was somehow attacking the church, whereas before he wasn't.

The church is angry about the movie not because he is attacking the church, but because the movie will inevitably mistakenly convince people that the church is bad and have killed people. If it took a 21st century movie to open their eyes to the fact that the Catholic church has killed an enormous number of people for what they believed in, then I suggest those same people go to the library and look up the Spanish Inquisition, to name one awful act against humanity.

]]> By: DZ http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1804 DZ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:18:52 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1804 Personally I think anyone who feels "lost and confused" after reading or seeing something that challenges their system of beliefs, really ought to take it in again after some time to genuinely digest their thoughts on the matter. Instead, when people are terrified or disgusted by that discomfort and shun whatever makes them feel that way, it betrays their underlying desperation for something to hold onto, e.g. religion, regardless of whether that thing has actual merit. Using anything as a crutch is for the weak. Get a grip on yourself. If you can't stand to have your beliefs challenged or parodied, if you're willing to protest against such challenges, it says much more about you than what you're against. P.S. L2type Personally I think anyone who feels "lost and confused" after reading or seeing something that challenges their system of beliefs, really ought to take it in again after some time to genuinely digest their thoughts on the matter. Instead, when people are terrified or disgusted by that discomfort and shun whatever makes them feel that way, it betrays their underlying desperation for something to hold onto, e.g. religion, regardless of whether that thing has actual merit. Using anything as a crutch is for the weak. Get a grip on yourself.

If you can't stand to have your beliefs challenged or parodied, if you're willing to protest against such challenges, it says much more about you than what you're against.
P.S. L2type

]]> By: manique http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1779 manique Fri, 15 May 2009 05:41:40 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1779 Watched the movie-enjoyed it. Tom Hanks , Ron Howard provided an excellent thriller. I also read the Dan Brown book. A fast paced page turner. Its a clever work of fiction. Watched the movie-enjoyed it. Tom Hanks , Ron Howard provided an excellent thriller. I also read the Dan Brown book. A fast paced page turner. Its a clever work of fiction.

]]> By: Ikechukwu Oboegbulem http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1776 Ikechukwu Oboegbulem Thu, 14 May 2009 23:22:11 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1776 How can one make a movie without targetting a particular sect or group of people or culture? Have we not in past movies targetted germans for world war 11?, targetted muslims for blowing stuff up? Is the catholic church exempted from this? I am a catholic and I see nothing wrong with the two movies (Da Vinci Code) and (Angels & Demons). It is fiction and ment only to entertain. In fact by the church constantly whining about the movie, they are ultimately making it more popular and fuel more people's desire to go and watch it and also perhaps giving the subtle impression that some of what is implied in the movie is true. How can one make a movie without targetting a particular sect or group of people or culture? Have we not in past movies targetted germans for world war 11?, targetted muslims for blowing stuff up? Is the catholic church exempted from this?

I am a catholic and I see nothing wrong with the two movies (Da Vinci Code) and (Angels & Demons). It is fiction and ment only to entertain. In fact by the church constantly whining about the movie, they are ultimately making it more popular and fuel more people's desire to go and watch it and also perhaps giving the subtle impression that some of what is implied in the movie is true.

]]> By: Danny http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1769 Danny Tue, 12 May 2009 12:58:17 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1769 Anyone remember the Pro-Catholic/Church movies we were forced to watch in school. At least Ron Howard gives you an option... Anyone remember the Pro-Catholic/Church movies we were forced to watch in school. At least Ron Howard gives you an option...

]]> By: dhanjuma http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1768 dhanjuma Tue, 12 May 2009 07:57:16 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1768 for me it's a great effort of reveaing "hidden secrets"...to reality! it's "awesome"... for me it's a great effort of reveaing "hidden secrets"...to reality!
it's "awesome"...

]]> By: Daniel Kinsman http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1766 Daniel Kinsman Mon, 11 May 2009 14:48:20 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1766 I consider Tom Hanks and Ron Howard anti catholic anyway. They will stop nothing to attack what catholics believe about Jesus. I'll never see their movie or any movie they do anyway. I found a personal relationship with Jesus in the catholic church and nothing they do will deter my faith. I consider Tom Hanks and Ron Howard anti catholic anyway. They will stop nothing to attack what catholics believe about Jesus. I'll never see their movie or any movie they do anyway. I found a personal relationship with Jesus in the catholic church and nothing they do will deter my faith.

]]> By: Novechek http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1764 Novechek Mon, 11 May 2009 01:21:53 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1764 Seriously people....It's a movie! I've always been amazed with the whole "religion" thing. Amazed that people really believe this stuff...Amazed that life has been on this earth for Millions of years and not too long ago, we popped up and now there's some sort of God that watches over us, watches every move we make...demands that we follow a set of rules (10) which were handed over to some sort of sheppard..And now, we live our entire life in fear that somehow, we're going to foul up..maybe by eating pork , eating meat on a Friday!! Really people..Now..please don't misunderstand me, I'm glad that the Bible was written, Noah, etc... It's an interesting book..Lots of Drama. The bible is a good tool for the weak...helps them get by day to day. Seriously people....It's a movie! I've always been amazed with the whole "religion" thing. Amazed that people really believe this stuff...Amazed that life has been on this earth for Millions of years and not too long ago, we popped up and now there's some sort of God that watches over us, watches every move we make...demands that we follow a set of rules (10) which were handed over to some sort of sheppard..And now, we live our entire life in fear that somehow, we're going to foul up..maybe by eating pork , eating meat on a Friday!! Really people..Now..please don't misunderstand me, I'm glad that the Bible was written, Noah, etc... It's an interesting book..Lots of Drama. The bible is a good tool for the weak...helps them get by day to day.

]]> By: Rev. Robert James Shand, MS, DD http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1762 Rev. Robert James Shand, MS, DD Sun, 10 May 2009 18:15:07 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1762 Words are just words. And a story is just a story. If I find something offensive, I put it down, or stay away from where it is being shown. But to condemn someone for telling a story, any story, is the same as book burning or punishing someone for their thoughts and beliefs. I have read everything Dan Brown has published and found nothing offensive, anti-Catholic, or theologically troublesome. His stories are gripping thrillers meant to entertain, nothing more. I am looking forward for the next one. Words are just words. And a story is just a story. If I find something offensive, I put it down, or stay away from where it is being shown. But to condemn someone for telling a story, any story, is the same as book burning or punishing someone for their thoughts and beliefs. I have read everything Dan Brown has published and found nothing offensive, anti-Catholic, or theologically troublesome. His stories are gripping thrillers meant to entertain, nothing more. I am looking forward for the next one.

]]> By: Kerry http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/04/talking-angels-demons-with-ron-howard/#comment-1761 Kerry Sun, 10 May 2009 14:45:05 +0000 http://screeningroom.blogs.cnn.com/?p=1315#comment-1761 Look people these (and this) film are really what? Well they are exactly the same as National Treasure, except with a religious theme. At the end of the day, you come out of either, just feeling like your just a little smarter and know a little more history. Look people these (and this) film are really what?

Well they are exactly the same as National Treasure, except with a religious theme.

At the end of the day, you come out of either, just feeling like your just a little smarter and know a little more history.

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