Brother Adam Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I want to gather a list of the all time best catechetical movies that are not made with a specific Christian theme in mind. For instance, the Passion would be out, but The Lord of the Rings could count. It can be a movie, or a documentary, but not a TV series. So HBO's "From the Earth to the Moon" could be used, but not "The Simpsons TV show". And they must be readily available on DVD (for instance on sale at amaon.com or another retailer. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inDEED Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Dumb & Dumber Top Gun Footloose Naked Gun Hot Shots Those are the only ones I can think of right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjakyle Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 inDEED How could you forget: Dumb and Dumberer The Man Who Knew Too Little Glitter Crossroads And . . . Duh . . . the Adams Family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjakyle Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 we are such jerks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inDEED Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 It's cool...Brother Adam used to be Protestant...he's got a sense of humor... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted September 22, 2005 Author Share Posted September 22, 2005 It would be helpful, if anyone feels like being serious to give their input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melporcristo Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Adam ... I am thinking ... but I can't think of any right off the bat ... hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philothea Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 I've been trying to think too, but that seems to be a hard prompt with which to trigger movie recall. Urgle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooverbloob Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 What about Bruce Almighty? This could be seen as a Christian theme to some, but then again, others may view it as blasphomy! LOL There are so many things this movie shows about God and scripture. For example, you have God playing the janitor, the electrician, and the boss (representing the trinity). Star Wars could be as well (the force be with you). Also, depending on the type of movie you are looking for, A Walk To Remember could be another choice. Is this what you are looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didacus Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 (edited) "The Grapes of Wrath" comes to mind. There are many Christian virtues portrayed in that film, though not specifaclly religious. Not certain if you would agree though. Will come back with others when I think of them. __________________ Just thought of this one too: "Oh God, you Devil!" with George Burns, though it is rather weak as well. I think it shows that grace is something given, not earned through one's own power. i kinda liked it and good old George made the best "God" character I've ever seen in movies. Edited September 22, 2005 by Didacus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjakyle Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 i don't know exactly what you mean Here are some thoughts a movie with good morals: Remember the Titans Pay it forward had a good thing going until they had premarital sex Seven I think brings up some good discussions But if I had to guess, none of these are what you are looking for. Oh, I know . . . Green Mile Many people refer to John Coffee as a "JC" Jesus Christ character Is that what you are thinking of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cre8d4Youth Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 The list is exhausting. Do you have specific themes you are looking for? That might help me narrow it down a little for you. Rather than to inundate you with a huge amount of titles to look though and and figure out what I intended! My favorite would have to be "Bruce Almighty." And that catch of the Trinity allusion, hooverbloob has her wonderful husband to thank for pointing that out to her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 Thanks for the thoughts so far. Bruce Almighty really wouldn't work becuase it is too Christian oriented. Here are some of the best I've found so far (and we are looking for the best of the best) Ben Hur From the Earth to the Moon The Green Mile The Shawshank Redemption Star Wars Lord of the Rings Band of Brothers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted September 23, 2005 Author Share Posted September 23, 2005 [quote name='Cre8d4Youth' date='Sep 22 2005, 05:59 PM']The list is exhausting. Do you have specific themes you are looking for? That might help me narrow it down a little for you. Rather than to inundate you with a huge amount of titles to look though and and figure out what I intended! [right][snapback]734390[/snapback][/right] [/quote] I know what you mean, but remember that the purpose is to have a list of the absolute best. The greatest of the great. Then I'm going to go over the list with our catechetical professors and even the friars and eventually publish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjakyle Posted September 28, 2005 Share Posted September 28, 2005 i would especially be interested in hearing your thoughts on green mile and shawshank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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