Ah, Bridges makes more sense and at least gets my eyes to stop bleeding. Yahoo made it sound like Damon was the star. Maybe Damon is playing Mattie Ross? That’s the only role appropriate for him.
1. Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah
2. Johnny Cash – We’ll Meet Again (from When the Man Comes Around)
3. Kathy Mattea – Where’ve You Been (I can’t even listen to this song)
4. Judy Garland – Somewhere Over the Rainbow (As a straight man I should have never heard this but it’s from her final performance at Carnegie and she sounds on the verge of tears the whole song)
5. Edith Piaf – La Vie En Rose
The Star Spangled Banner gets me so long as it’s not being oversang by someone just trying to see how big of a note they can hit. It always gets the Future Mrs. V.
I’m adding to my list Amazing Grace and pretty much anything played on bag pipes.
1. The Theme from Exodus.
2. The Tribute March from Griegs opera, “Sigurd Jorselfar” (does a march from an opera count as a song?).
3. Roger Whittaker, “The Last Farewell.”
4. Sissel Kyrkjebo’s rendition of “Sukiyaki” (in Norwegian, yet!).
5. By the same artist, “Tyden Renner,” (a song from the Faeroe islands).
Finally got around to watching The Stoning of Soraya M. Powerful and incredibly well-made film. The first 3/4 of the movie unfold like a Shakespearean tragedy, with a lot more character depth than the critics gave it credit for. And the stoning sequence is absolutely heartbreaking.
I hope all the so-called feminists who refuse to condemn Islamofacism watch this film, so they can see what they are defending in the name of some twisted version of “multiculturalism”.
They should teach that book in schools, Scott. And it would make a splendid movie, but of course Hollywood’s not going to touch it with a 29 1/2 foot pole.
Everyone should pay a visit to Kyle Smith’s site and have a discussion with this Sol character. I give him credit for being at least willing to have a discussion but me thinks he thinks he is smarter than he really is. David has stopped working on his deathray long enough to come chime in so if you feel like chiming in chime away.
It’d be nice if we could get him over here to Threedonia. Some intellectual jousting is good for the spirit and since Barry doesn’t visit as much as he used to, and had softened a bit, we need another liberal to argue with.
I tried posting the below comment at Kyle’s place, but I haven’t seen it show up. Does his site have a delay for new commenters?
Let’s keep faith and emotion out of it and look at a few, simple facts. If you asked anyone living 2,000 years ago to invent a religion nobody would have thought of writing the New Testament. The Apostles lived side by side with Jesus for about a year and they didn’t even understand what was going on. The Gospels record that Jesus shouted, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” while on the cross. If your goal was to create a god or demi-god, and give him a history that would get people to follow him why would you write in that line? Why would you have the Apostles scatter and cower after his death? Even after witnessing his resurrection?
From the mind of a Jew living in that region at that time the Gospels make no sense as a literally fiction. The Jews themselves were waiting for a new David; a new General to lead them in battle against the Romans. If a Jewish author was inventing a literally figure to rally Jews the last thing he would have fabricated is a son of an unknown carpenter preaching pacifism and dying alone, on a Roman cross, asking why God had forsaken him. So the story itself makes no sense as a fiction. If you put yourself in the sandals of anyone living at that time, in that era, the narrative makes no sense.
Now, here’s an even better question; what was in it for Jesus or the Apostles? They preached a mission of aestheticism, sacrifice, humility and poverty and all suffered greatly, and willingly, for their efforts. If Jesus did not even exist, the story would have had to have been fabricated by one of the Apostles. At least some of them certainly existed. There are about as many historical references to Peter as any other real, contemporary figures. If you were one of the Apostles and you were going to make up a story about a god, or demi-god, would you create a narrative that leads to your being hung upside down until dead? When did the Apostles ask for money, or women, or jewels? Where in the narrative do they attempt to grab power or create a dynasty for themselves and their progeny?
Nobody living at that time would invent a story like the Gospels. It seems obvious to us now that it is a great story to build a religious faith on, but in that day it was a nonsensical idea. We’ve always lived with a knowledge of Christianity, so it seems obvious to us, but imagine living prior to its existence. Why would you write something like the Gospels? And why would you claim to be one of the followers of that minor political upstart the Romans just crucified?
Good analysis, Rufus. You’re right, the atheist arguments against Christianity don’t make a whole lot of sense, but they’re willing to take them on faith. (You know, that thing that they mock Christians for having?)
Of course, according to Sol I have “the mind of a chimp,” so what does my opinion matter?
It can take a bit for new commenters. I’ve been a regular at Kyle’s for a while nd will still get hit with the occassional delay. He’s pretty good about getting them up quickly.
Kyle’s blog has gotten a lot more active in the past few days. I’ve been having a few pretty wide-ranged discussion with a commenter named Pete (or had been, they’re getting a bit tedious and repetitive now). Sol is mostly there for comic relief.
Lets not forget the ever pretentious Hunter. I would say we could try to get him over here but I’m reasonably sure Rufus would at some point drive to his house and beat him to death with a frozen turkey. Why a frozen turkey you ask? Well, why not.
Veruckt. Please say something political to me! I need to hear a political voice of reason! I’ve been on the phone a good portion of the day with political AIDS aides for a good portion of the day and I’m suffering mindburn from the prevailing stupidity.
Okay…please be sure you are sitting down when you read this. Ready?
Are you sure?
Matt Damon is playing John Wayne’s role in a remake of True Grit.
You may now projectile vomit and jab out your own eyes.
He’s about 3 decades and 2 balls shy of Duke.
True Grit is the Coen Brothers and Jeff Bridges is playing Cogburn…
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1403865/
Don’t scare me like that again!
Well, if they have to replace The Duke with a hippie, at least they’re picking one who looks like he’s been out of college.
They’ll have to change the name to True Sh*t.
Rimshot!
True Twit?
Very gay? Dunno…I have had my doubts about Matty.
Or as John Cleese might call it, “True Git!”
Veruckt,I read where Jeff Bridges was going to play Rooster
Yeah, I herd it as Bridges too.
Ah, Bridges makes more sense and at least gets my eyes to stop bleeding. Yahoo made it sound like Damon was the star. Maybe Damon is playing Mattie Ross? That’s the only role appropriate for him.
Damon is playing LaBeouf, the Glen Campbell role in the original.
We may all take comfort in knowing that LaBeouf dies in the end.
LaBeouf was an annoying POS, a good role for Damon.
Touche’
Question of the day.
Name the top 5 songs that give you chills?
1. Jeff Buckley – Hallelujah
2. Johnny Cash – We’ll Meet Again (from When the Man Comes Around)
3. Kathy Mattea – Where’ve You Been (I can’t even listen to this song)
4. Judy Garland – Somewhere Over the Rainbow (As a straight man I should have never heard this but it’s from her final performance at Carnegie and she sounds on the verge of tears the whole song)
5. Edith Piaf – La Vie En Rose
1. The Star Spangled Banner
The Star Spangled Banner gets me so long as it’s not being oversang by someone just trying to see how big of a note they can hit. It always gets the Future Mrs. V.
I’m adding to my list Amazing Grace and pretty much anything played on bag pipes.
No one should ever remain within earshot of bagpipes long enough to recognize the tune being attempted. Bagpipes are of the devil.
Veruckt, a Boston band The Dropkick Murphys does Amazing Grace with bag pipes. Great version.
Here’s The Murphys’ version. Kicks a$$. Maybe a good campaign song. There are no lyrics in the studio CD cut.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OObiFNaZLg
“Star of Wonder” by Sufjan Stevens.
“The Spirit” by Gileah & the Ghost Train.
“Without Warning” by Thayer Sarrano.
Second Sufjan Stevens metaphizzle…
His song “John Wayne Gacy” always gets me too… makes me think as opposed to chills….
This list will be VERY odd.
1. The Theme from Exodus.
2. The Tribute March from Griegs opera, “Sigurd Jorselfar” (does a march from an opera count as a song?).
3. Roger Whittaker, “The Last Farewell.”
4. Sissel Kyrkjebo’s rendition of “Sukiyaki” (in Norwegian, yet!).
5. By the same artist, “Tyden Renner,” (a song from the Faeroe islands).
Veruckt,
“Somewhere over the Rainbow” is one of my favourite songs.
“Garyowen”
“How Great thou Art”…either Mahalia Jackson or George Beverly Shea
Lili Marlene sung by Marlene Dietrich….
auf Deutsch.
Finally got around to watching The Stoning of Soraya M. Powerful and incredibly well-made film. The first 3/4 of the movie unfold like a Shakespearean tragedy, with a lot more character depth than the critics gave it credit for. And the stoning sequence is absolutely heartbreaking.
I hope all the so-called feminists who refuse to condemn Islamofacism watch this film, so they can see what they are defending in the name of some twisted version of “multiculturalism”.
It’s hard to watch a film when your head is buried in the sand.
Sort of like Ayaan Hirshi Ali…she tells in her autobiography how her Somali grandmother had her drugged so that she could be genitally mutilated.
They should teach that book in schools, Scott. And it would make a splendid movie, but of course Hollywood’s not going to touch it with a 29 1/2 foot pole.
Anybody remember Bud Light’s “Real Men of Genius”? Eric is the music guy here…wish he would do a spot on Obama!
“When our debt is alrready high enough you raise it higher”
Keep on raisin’ it!
Appreciate the nod, but AlfonZo Rachel has been doing ones over at PJTV that cannot be touched. That’s right, I occasionally know my limitations.
Everyone should pay a visit to Kyle Smith’s site and have a discussion with this Sol character. I give him credit for being at least willing to have a discussion but me thinks he thinks he is smarter than he really is. David has stopped working on his deathray long enough to come chime in so if you feel like chiming in chime away.
http://kylesmithonline.com/?p=5717#comment-16872
It’d be nice if we could get him over here to Threedonia. Some intellectual jousting is good for the spirit and since Barry doesn’t visit as much as he used to, and had softened a bit, we need another liberal to argue with.
I tried posting the below comment at Kyle’s place, but I haven’t seen it show up. Does his site have a delay for new commenters?
Good analysis, Rufus. You’re right, the atheist arguments against Christianity don’t make a whole lot of sense, but they’re willing to take them on faith. (You know, that thing that they mock Christians for having?)
Of course, according to Sol I have “the mind of a chimp,” so what does my opinion matter?
It can take a bit for new commenters. I’ve been a regular at Kyle’s for a while nd will still get hit with the occassional delay. He’s pretty good about getting them up quickly.
Kyle’s spam filter can be a bit overzealous. A couple of days ago more than half of my comments had gotten caught in it.
Kyle’s blog has gotten a lot more active in the past few days. I’ve been having a few pretty wide-ranged discussion with a commenter named Pete (or had been, they’re getting a bit tedious and repetitive now). Sol is mostly there for comic relief.
Lets not forget the ever pretentious Hunter. I would say we could try to get him over here but I’m reasonably sure Rufus would at some point drive to his house and beat him to death with a frozen turkey. Why a frozen turkey you ask? Well, why not.
Please, lets not drag Hunter over here. The ad hominem king, who thinks Christian Toto’s site is a conservative screech fest.
Veruckt. Please say something political to me! I need to hear a political voice of reason! I’ve been on the phone a good portion of the day with political
AIDSaides for a good portion of the day and I’m suffering mindburn from the prevailing stupidity.TYPOS! Ugh!