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Max Gibson's Passion is not consistent with the teachings of Christ. The Romans were the true killers of Christ and the Temple Elders were coconspirators. The first thing Jesus did when he got to Jerusalem was to violently drive the moneychangers from the temple. This is one of the few times that Jesus actually "lost it". He always vehemently attacked the rich who preyed upon the poor. Mel Gibson, Campus Crusade for Christ, and other groups will focus on the themes that do well at the box office for fun and profit. Blood and guts sell tickets, the Romans knew this all to well. This movie looks like "Gladiator" meets "The Ten Commandments". The passion evokes such a negative image. I can't imagine how anyone would want to dwell on such things. Aside from being nothing more than big budget sadomasochistic pornography, the only other possible motivation for making a depressing film like this, is money. I can't wait for Mr. Gibson's next movie about the Sermon on the Mount, but I won't hold my breath. I can just imagine the pitch; a movie about a Rabbi who goes around teaching under privileged people how to live a happy life, no matter what ails them. "Won't put the butts in the seats, you know". What about the children? This is an "R" rated film, with gratuitous and prurient violence. Yet many so-called Christians think nothing of abusing their children by exposing them to this horrible film! What about the mentally ill? Millions of antidepressant users will be subjected to unnecessary trauma that this movie will create. I can't see how this film could be recommended for anyone with even the mildest case of anxiety or depression. I hope the wealthy producers and promoters of this film get sued for cost of all the increased drug use, counseling and therapy that will be necessary after this. Lawsuits are a minor punishment in light of the way Jesus dealt with the greedy moneychangers, who also preyed on the weakest members of society. I believe a horsewhipping may be in order! AD 1973 THE MOVIE This film is the first of three films that chronicle the fictional lives of unrelated people that are unknowingly connected to each other by the events surrounding the hypothetical rapture of the church, in the year 1973. This movie is a lighthearted retrospect of how a turbulent time in history, spawned a revival of a centuries old religious archetype. It follows the lives of fictional character's, Johnny Santino (a young song writer) and Molly Stevens (a research doctor), from the rapture in 1973, through the 1980's. A.D.1973 takes an unorthodox approach to the interpretation of scriptures relating to the second coming of Christ. It is somewhat irreverent is it's depiction of the rather unsavory characters, who are involved in schemes that seek to profit from the church. There is some profanity and violence, but the overwhelming theme is that of peace, tolerance and love of fellow man. There is one instance of drug use, but only as a reference to the liberal climate of the time. A.D.1973 the movie has many references to the political and popular culture of that period such as Vietnam, Watergate, women's rights, indigent medical care, racism, school violence, integration of Schools and forced busing. AD 1973 features muti-ethnic characters including Italian, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Irish, Afro American and Jewish parts with dialog in Spanish, Italian and Yiddish. The screenwriter is a twenty year veteran of Film and Television production, as an Art Director. He brings a unique view of production, that makes this film a dream to shoot and edit. Simplicity is the key, as the entire movie is written to facilitate the most economical types of locations, equipment and Effects. We are currently seeking financing for our first film AD 1973, which is now in pre-production. The script for the first of three films, is available for download. It is registered with WGA and all rights are reserved. If you are interested in contributing to this project or acquiring the rights to the script, please contact 954.610.7582 or e-mail AD1973MOVIE@HOTMAIL.COM |