Regina Carter is a wonderful jazz violinist; she played with the Boston Pops at Tanglewood Monday night, in a triple-bill program with (Bronx) Celtic fiddler Eileen Ivers and classical violinist Lara St. John.
Arts & Culture: August 2003 Archives
Here are some movie plot elements that you won't see very often on the big screen:
1. After working really hard to win a sports competition, the underachieving underdog loses big time. Seeing how much he has embarrassed himself and his family, he realizes that hard work is much more important than raw talent.
2. The handsome rich guy in a romantic comedy turns out to be a well-read, sensitive man, and the poorer guy is a jerk who doesn't deserve the girl.
3. Braving the catcalls of people who say she can't succeed, the spunky girl tries to beat the boys in _____, but she can't hack it. She realizes that each sex has unique, unchanging strengths and weaknesses.
4. The (only) prominent black character is soft-spoken and reserved, and never offers any sassy comments or homespun wisdom. He neither dances nor sings. He likes harp music.
5. The fundamentalist Bible-thumping preacher is someone who truly cares about his congregation and community, not a skirt-chasing hypocrite. (Exception: John Lithgow in "Footloose.")
6. The wife of a good yet slightly boring husband rejects her would-be lover, because she thinks that "boring" doesn't justify betraying her spouse. Realizing that even the best sex in the universe won't make her feel any less unfulfilled, she dedicates her life to serving others. (Contra "Bridges of Madison County," "English Patient," ad nauseum.)
7. The setting: Suburbia USA, where underneath the facade of well-kept lawns and red-brick houses lurks a deep spiritual satisfaction, as well as familial bliss.
Just 2 months ago...
August 20, 2003 1:33 PM
This would have been on The Onion along with articles like
Curious George Implicated in Library of Congress Break-in
"Hey - I'm Curious. What else can I say?"
Lane Core has put together his Suggested Reading for Episcopalians Troubled in Conscience. All of these books are available on the internet. I encourage you to check them out.
A longer preview from Harvest Online - the internet arm of Harvest Christian Fellowship.
Now a bit about HCF.
Review their "Statement of Faith" which is about as close to a creed as one can get. Here's how it begins:
WE BELIEVEOops. That's not right. Hmmm.
the Bible to be the only inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. [emphasis mine]
This is what Pastor Greg Laurie of HCF has to say about the screening:
It was recently my privilege to view an advance unedited copy of Mel Gibson's new film "The Passion". Mr.Gibson was present during the viewing and welcomed input as he is now in the editing process. Let me just say that "The Passion" is the most powerful and effective portrayal of the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ I have ever seen. I was moved to tears a number of times and was on the edge of my seat for the entire film.
I'm happy that Gibson is reaching out to our mere Christian brothers and sisters. This film could be a great tool for evangelization and ecumenism.
