Having the film’s audio play in the background gives the interview both a fascinating and unsettling edge. You can hear the crucifixion victim’s cries at the 12:40 point (the sedition one)
It's Region 1. But I think it has to do with the fact that my copy is part of a director's showcase. It includes American Graffiti, Do The Right Thing, and Born on the Fourth of July. So I imagine they stripped out all the bonus features.
I'm currently reading a book about the making of the film. I saw it on the opening day in 1988 but was disappointed that there were no protesters congregated outside of the theatre. Perhaps it was because I was attending a matinee performance and they'd be out when there were no people. I went into the film as a fan of Scorcese rather than a person of "faith". I had seen a special episode of Night Line a few days before and the accompanying clips promised an interesting viewing experience. It would be a few years later before I actually read the book. I've read it three times now. The film does an admirable job of adapting this very complex book but retains its core values. That first viewing was quite remarkable. It didn't move my own personal views on the matters of religion but it was a story that Hollywood has been telling since the silent film era, telling it in a refreshing and provocative way,especially the relationship between Jesus and Judas. I'd rank it as my favourite Scorcese film. It contrasts with Mel Gibson's grotesque Passion of the Christ and was more focused on the more positive aspects of Jesus's life rather than morbidly obsessed with the punishment. It was a sickening experience and was brilliantly satirized by South Park in the Passion of the Jew episode. I agree, it felt like watching a snuff film.
@@markodjuric4282 Hollywood Under Siege. It's mostly about the backlash that Scorcese got after the film's release from the various religious groups, many who had not bothered to see the film before they condemned it but got hold of an early draft of the script with scenes that never made it into the final cut. It's an interesting book .
This commentary is good for film directors and aspiring story tellers like myself I would like to do Bible epics myself.There's very few black versions of the Bible out there and very lesser known stories that the media Hollywood haven't done yet.If only they had showed his resurrection at the end it would had showed his hallucinated dream that much better if Jesus didn't abandoned his mission why should we?
Look up the early silent films and the black film makers that started there. Blood of Jesus for example, or more dynamic like Oscar Micheaux: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Micheaux
Good commentary from a movie that doesn't follow my interpretation of the Bible that well. But has questions about following God and living normally.Everyone wants to do right and serve God but struggling to do right.
Faith In His Blood . Org you honestly don't understand the point of this movie. If you watch this movie, there is a disclaimer as a warning that the movie is just FICTION, trying to combine Jesus as a divine person, The Son of God, and a human. The movie is just trying to show that Jesus throughout His life had struggles, confusions and temptations.
@@FaithInHisBloodOrg Yep I get your point but again, this is a work of *fiction* so distant from the Bible that leaned into more of Jesus as a human being. I'm a Catholic and I love this movie! Made me realize that He had to go through so much and if I was in His position, I'd find it really hard to accept what God wants. Jesus was truly brave and selfless, I guess this movie was trying to point that out in a different, more artistic way that may confuse viewers. But yes, Jesus was never confused (sorry for that) but we have to remember this is a work of fiction.
I am so disappointed, reading opinions without foundations and or proper research. This book and movie are the depiction of the writer’s lifelong struggle between temptations and the will to be a good man. Nothing more, nothing less. It’s even literally explained in the first frames of the movie...
This is pure gold dust...THANK YOU!!!
Having the film’s audio play in the background gives the interview both a fascinating and unsettling edge. You can hear the crucifixion victim’s cries at the 12:40 point (the sedition one)
My DVD doesn't include this, so I'm grateful to you for posting it.
It's Region 1. But I think it has to do with the fact that my copy is part of a director's showcase. It includes American Graffiti, Do The Right Thing, and Born on the Fourth of July. So I imagine they stripped out all the bonus features.
I'm currently reading a book about the making of the film. I saw it on the opening day in 1988 but was disappointed that there were no protesters congregated outside of the theatre. Perhaps it was because I was attending a matinee performance and they'd be out when there were no people. I went into the film as a fan of Scorcese rather than a person of "faith". I had seen a special episode of Night Line a few days before and the accompanying clips promised an interesting viewing experience. It would be a few years later before I actually read the book. I've read it three times now. The film does an admirable job of adapting this very complex book but retains its core values. That first viewing was quite remarkable. It didn't move my own personal views on the matters of religion but it was a story that Hollywood has been telling since the silent film era, telling it in a refreshing and provocative way,especially the relationship between Jesus and Judas. I'd rank it as my favourite Scorcese film. It contrasts with Mel Gibson's grotesque Passion of the Christ and was more focused on the more positive aspects of Jesus's life rather than morbidly obsessed with the punishment. It was a sickening experience and was brilliantly satirized by South Park in the Passion of the Jew episode. I agree, it felt like watching a snuff film.
What is the name of the book?
@@markodjuric4282 Hollywood Under Siege. It's mostly about the backlash that Scorcese got after the film's release from the various religious groups, many who had not bothered to see the film before they condemned it but got hold of an early draft of the script with scenes that never made it into the final cut. It's an interesting book .
Thank you! I'll look it up.
This is brilliant. It's one of my favorite movies. Thank you for sharing this.
Such A GOOD FUCKING MOVIE!! Scorsese’s criminally underrated masterpiece
This commentary is good for film directors and aspiring story tellers like myself I would like to do Bible epics myself.There's very few black versions of the Bible out there and very lesser known stories that the media Hollywood haven't done yet.If only they had showed his resurrection at the end it would had showed his hallucinated dream that much better if Jesus didn't abandoned his mission why should we?
Look up the early silent films and the black film makers that started there. Blood of Jesus for example, or more dynamic like Oscar Micheaux: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Micheaux
I love this film as it so well explores the duality of Christ as God and Man. It should be celebrated by all Christians.
Thank you for this!!
1:14:09 That's correct. My favorite Jesus biopic!
Thanks.
Good commentary from a movie that doesn't follow my interpretation of the Bible that well. But has questions about following God and living normally.Everyone wants to do right and serve God but struggling to do right.
i wish someone would upload the movie with the commentary.
Thank you!
I wish they had said something about why did St.Peter lips was bleeding like that very creepy it's like they didn't like Peter at all.
What year was this commentary recorded?
Still better than the Passion of Christ
It is. Not to downplay Passion by any means
Tru
Any film based on The Bible is better than Passion except for Noah that was real terrible.
thanks
My fav one besides the 1999 version. And far, far better than Life of Brian
Faith In His Blood . Org you honestly don't understand the point of this movie. If you watch this movie, there is a disclaimer as a warning that the movie is just FICTION, trying to combine Jesus as a divine person, The Son of God, and a human. The movie is just trying to show that Jesus throughout His life had struggles, confusions and temptations.
Jesus was tempted, yes. But, HE WAS NEVER CONFUSED!
@@FaithInHisBloodOrg Yep I get your point but again, this is a work of *fiction* so distant from the Bible that leaned into more of Jesus as a human being. I'm a Catholic and I love this movie! Made me realize that He had to go through so much and if I was in His position, I'd find it really hard to accept what God wants. Jesus was truly brave and selfless, I guess this movie was trying to point that out in a different, more artistic way that may confuse viewers. But yes, Jesus was never confused (sorry for that) but we have to remember this is a work of fiction.
2:02:03
I am so disappointed, reading opinions without foundations and or proper research. This book and movie are the depiction of the writer’s lifelong struggle between temptations and the will to be a good man. Nothing more, nothing less. It’s even literally explained in the first frames of the movie...