The Passion
Alright, here are my initial responses to The Passion:
1) It was not anti-Semitic. Jesus is clearly a Jew, as are his followers. Yes, all of the other Jews turn against him, but it is not a part of their "Jewishness," but rather an example of Jesus' saying that only in his hometown is a prophet without honor.
2) The movie WAS anti-Roman. All the Romans were protrayed as either sadists or cowards, with the exception of Pilate's wife. She overcomes her "Latinness" by identifying herself with Mary and Mary, when she gives them the towel. The movie rather obviously biased against Romans. Not only were they the occupiers of Israel, but they also were extremely evil.
3) 1984 and the Passion are parallel stories. Both protagonists are betrayed and then tortured by the political and religious leaders. The difference is that Jesus overcomes, and still loves with his dying breath. Winston Smith fails and betrays his love.
4) Warning: It is very gory and intense. Don't go on a full stomach.
1) It was not anti-Semitic. Jesus is clearly a Jew, as are his followers. Yes, all of the other Jews turn against him, but it is not a part of their "Jewishness," but rather an example of Jesus' saying that only in his hometown is a prophet without honor.
2) The movie WAS anti-Roman. All the Romans were protrayed as either sadists or cowards, with the exception of Pilate's wife. She overcomes her "Latinness" by identifying herself with Mary and Mary, when she gives them the towel. The movie rather obviously biased against Romans. Not only were they the occupiers of Israel, but they also were extremely evil.
3) 1984 and the Passion are parallel stories. Both protagonists are betrayed and then tortured by the political and religious leaders. The difference is that Jesus overcomes, and still loves with his dying breath. Winston Smith fails and betrays his love.
4) Warning: It is very gory and intense. Don't go on a full stomach.
posted by Joshua Frear at 10:52 PM
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