Recommended movies for Easter
I'm rather embarrassed to say that I've yet to see The Passion Of The Christ. That said, I cannot in good faith recommend it. Therefore, here's my list.
-Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Without question, the greatest movie on the life of Christ ever made. While I'm sure Gibson's "Passion" is compelling and excellent, this epic is a masterpiece of acting, directing, score and storytelling. With a cast chock full of the great actors of our era, including Lawrence Olivier, Rod Steiger, Anne Bancroft, Anthony Quinn, Ernest Borgnine, Peter Ustinov, Ian Holm, Christopher Plummer and many many more, this 6 hour epic is not to be missed. Even non-Christians can enjoy and appreciate the sheer entertainment of Franco Zeffirelli's superb direction and the cast's incredible acting performances. Take an afternoon, grab some munchies, take a few breaks, and enjoy six hours of amazing cinema.
-Ben hur (1959)
'Nuff said. From the great chariot race to the moving portrayal of the life of Jesus as backdrop, this film is immensely satisfying both cinematically and spiritually.
-Easter Parade (1948)
A charming movie that combines the huge talents of Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, and the music of Irving Berlin. It's a great slice of Americana and the more secular celebration of Easter with top hats, Sunday clothes, spring and romance. A great escape.
Those are really my big three and I'll end the list there. With Easter fast approaching and busy schedules all around, who really has time to watch more than that anyway? Let me know if you have any other suggestions.
-Jesus of Nazareth (1977)
Without question, the greatest movie on the life of Christ ever made. While I'm sure Gibson's "Passion" is compelling and excellent, this epic is a masterpiece of acting, directing, score and storytelling. With a cast chock full of the great actors of our era, including Lawrence Olivier, Rod Steiger, Anne Bancroft, Anthony Quinn, Ernest Borgnine, Peter Ustinov, Ian Holm, Christopher Plummer and many many more, this 6 hour epic is not to be missed. Even non-Christians can enjoy and appreciate the sheer entertainment of Franco Zeffirelli's superb direction and the cast's incredible acting performances. Take an afternoon, grab some munchies, take a few breaks, and enjoy six hours of amazing cinema.
-Ben hur (1959)
'Nuff said. From the great chariot race to the moving portrayal of the life of Jesus as backdrop, this film is immensely satisfying both cinematically and spiritually.
-Easter Parade (1948)
A charming movie that combines the huge talents of Fred Astaire, Judy Garland, and the music of Irving Berlin. It's a great slice of Americana and the more secular celebration of Easter with top hats, Sunday clothes, spring and romance. A great escape.
Those are really my big three and I'll end the list there. With Easter fast approaching and busy schedules all around, who really has time to watch more than that anyway? Let me know if you have any other suggestions.
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Wonderdog, as big a fan as I am of classic musicals, I would have to list Life of Brian ahead of Easter Parade as a must see Easter movie. Blessed are the cheese makers.
- Dirtbiker for W
Never was much of a Monty Python fan. British humor, to me, flows indirectly yet invariably from two basic comedic formulas: 1) Men dressed as women and 2) Bad slapstick. Often you can combine the two and have a man dressed as a woman slip on a banana peel and capture, in that convergent moment, the wide ranging gamut of British comedy.
That said, I must admit I've never watched Life of Brian and since you recommend it I will give it a go. Such is the esteem in which you are held, Dirtbiker.
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