tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post114202123550871748..comments2024-03-29T05:31:07.363-04:00Comments on CAMPONTHIS: Boy in a Bubble...Peggy Noonan's insightful look at this year's OscarsSJ Camphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142258906737621832006-03-13T09:08:00.000-05:002006-03-13T09:08:00.000-05:00Wow. What a nice juxtaposition of Noonan and scri...Wow. What a nice juxtaposition of Noonan and scripture. I took a different tack on my own blog. I just <A HREF="http://ktcatspost.blogspot.com/2006/03/peggy-noonan-hollywood-and-french.html" REL="nofollow">posted about Peggy's article</A> here.K T Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259428595745509790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142255966699216012006-03-13T08:19:00.000-05:002006-03-13T08:19:00.000-05:00Did you see that typning error??? I was supposed t...Did you see that typning error??? I was supposed to type "like" and typed lke... Oh, there's another one.4givenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604421713579961024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142255805390095032006-03-13T08:16:00.000-05:002006-03-13T08:16:00.000-05:00Gordon... that is sadly hilarious.ANd for those of...Gordon... that is sadly hilarious.<BR/><BR/>ANd for those of you correcting all the type-o's and errors. "Eeek". (and that aint Latin)<BR/>Even though I am a home educator, sometimes I make alot of typing errors. <BR/><BR/>Littlegal: I really do lke your poetic waxing. It makes me chuckle, you poster girl for truth. <BR/>Regarding poster boy Clooney... you are dead on.4givenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604421713579961024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142211028848380452006-03-12T19:50:00.000-05:002006-03-12T19:50:00.000-05:00Reminds me of the apocryphal tale of the ditzy sta...Reminds me of the apocryphal tale of the ditzy starlet who expressed shock over Bush's re-election in this manner:<BR/><BR/>"I can't believe he won! Everybody I know voted for Kerry!"Gordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527530618839981892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142115050901542062006-03-11T17:10:00.000-05:002006-03-11T17:10:00.000-05:00In my opinion, Pegy Noonah is a lot smarter, AND f...In my opinion, Pegy Noonah is a lot smarter, AND funnier (in real humor, not cheap shots!)than Ann Coulter.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416549612706591718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142099137408746762006-03-11T12:45:00.000-05:002006-03-11T12:45:00.000-05:00I remember watching Opra once, and it was a discus...I remember watching Opra once, and it was a discussion of homosexual marriage, I think.<BR/>The Christians who were there were overwhelmed with the whole atmosphere.<BR/>As they confronted the issue, and said, "homosexuality is wrong, and it says so in the Bible, SOMEWHERE".<BR/>Opra jumped in and said, "I don't know a whole lot about the Bible, but I DO KNOW that God loves these people!<BR/>The audience went nuts.<BR/>I turned the T. V. off, and have seldom ever tuned in again to see Opra.<BR/><BR/>Michael W. Smith was on Larry King, and I was very disappointed in his witness, though I love this brother, and appreciate his character.<BR/><BR/>Where is the boldness? Where is the humble testimony of the Cross above all?<BR/>I pray that there would be a great pouring out of God's grace and power upon us His church, so that we might repent of our pride and cowardice, and that we would become confident and preach the gosepl without apology. Amen.<BR/>Thanks for another good post brother.donsandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665794015011057098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142089392195403382006-03-11T10:03:00.000-05:002006-03-11T10:03:00.000-05:00LittleGal, the reward that Michele was holding for...LittleGal, the reward that Michele was holding for the longest comment on any one post I have ever seen now gets passed to you. LOL.<BR/>Excellent post (as usual) and inciteful comments.4givenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604421713579961024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142041503897972402006-03-10T20:45:00.000-05:002006-03-10T20:45:00.000-05:00And finally, while I'm proliferating, this makes m...And finally, while I'm proliferating, this makes me wonder: Is it beyond the realm of possiblity for me to suggest that someday evangelicalism could reach the point that mega churches actually hire a big-name actor (such as George Clooney), to come in and deliver their sermons on occasion? (As an attempt to capitalize on the church's growing fascination with Hollywood). Of course, the pastoral staff would actually write the sermon text, but to insure a record turnout, they could hire big names or box office draws such as Clooney, Tom Cruise, and my personal favorite, (rolling eyes), Alec Baldwin, to memorize and recite the sermon. (Hey, Pat had Clooney on the 700 Club, so.....) <BR/><BR/>To echo your thoughts, <I>"May we not look back at the last twenty years in our day and come to the ill-fated conclusion (to paraphrase Ms. Noonan): 'What Evangelicalism doesn't know about life, truth, the gospel, and biblical ministry.'"</I><BR/>Amen, brother.<BR/><BR/>(And I've now written more on this topic than you and Peggy Noonan combined, so I'm stopping).littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142041357484568522006-03-10T20:42:00.000-05:002006-03-10T20:42:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142038884221820662006-03-10T20:01:00.000-05:002006-03-10T20:01:00.000-05:00When it comes to Hollywood's arrogance and condesc...When it comes to Hollywood's arrogance and condescention, George Clooney has become one of the poster boys. If you're going to be treated like an intellectual inferior, I guess it's not supposed to sting as much when it comes from such an endearing sort. He <B>IS</B> beautiful--a handsome face, perfect smile, with deep, dark eyes that jump off the screen toward you. And the abrupt, staccato delivery of his dialogue in "O Brother Where Art Thou," never fails to garner at least a chuckle from me. But always, in the back of my mind, I'm continually reminded of the left-wing rhetoric that seems to constantly spring forth from his vocal cords. <BR/><BR/>Here's a quote from Clooney's recent Larry King appearance. It goes to further prove Ms. Noonan's summation of Hollywood and the Academy's approach to filmmaking. <BR/><BR/><I>"We're not good first responder films. We have to write a script after things happen. We have to direct it. We have to shoot it. We have to edit it and release it. So, in general we tend to be, you know, is there a liberal bend, sure. I don't make any apologies about that. I'm a liberal, you know. I believe in it."</I><BR/><BR/> <A HREF="http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0602/16/lkl.01.html" REL="nofollow"> Larry King transcript</A> , and, you can video stream a <A HREF="http://www.zippyvideos.com/2638474293806366/larryking021606_pt1/" REL="nofollow">portion of the King interview.</A><BR/><BR/>Also, a link to the <A HREF="http://www.oscar.com/oscarnight/winners/bestsupportingactorcategory.html" REL="nofollow"> Text of Clooney's<BR/>Oscar acceptance speech.</A><BR/><BR/>And finally, for some "fun," view the <A HREF="http://www.oscar.com/video/index.html?channel=PressRoom&clip=2757" REL="nofollow">video of his backstage Q&A after accepting the award.</A> (In response to the 2nd question, he says they [as filmmakers] try to "reflect" society, not "lead" it). <BR/>(Whatever you say, George). <BR/><BR/>George Clooney is allowed to "speak" for Hollywood. Who will we allow to speak for evangelicalism, and from what perspective will they speak?<BR/><BR/>Ephesians 4:11-16<BR/><I>And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes. Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when each part is working properly, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.</I>littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142038748413756782006-03-10T19:59:00.000-05:002006-03-10T19:59:00.000-05:00Campi-one other correction-I think you probably me...Campi-one other correction-I think you probably meant razor-sharp "wit" rather than "whit."<BR/><BR/>Great referral to Ms. Noonan's article-thanks. I have a little time, so I'm going to wax poetic for a few posts, if you will allow me the indulgence.<BR/><BR/>I love her quote:<BR/><I>"The Clooney generation in Hollywood is not writing and directing movies about life as if they've experienced it, with all its mysteries and complexity and variety. In an odd way they haven't experienced life; they've experienced media."</I><BR/><BR/>She could just as aptly and accurately have called her article, "The George Clooney Show." She is spot-on -- "Generation Clooney" writes and directs movies from the perspective of a life lived somewhat like Jim Carrey's character in "The Truman Show," and even, to an extent, like Jim Carrey's "The Cable Guy" character. I'm in total agreement with her--yes, Clooney is charming, and Hollywood can't help but get all weak-in-the-knees and bow to his charms.littlegal_66https://www.blogger.com/profile/09424599483109788899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142034800168584452006-03-10T18:53:00.000-05:002006-03-10T18:53:00.000-05:00Thank you for catching the typo. I thought I had ...Thank you for catching the typo. I thought I had caught all errors before saving. You are most kind in your assistance...<BR/><BR/>Steve<BR/>Jer. 15:16SJ Camphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844201288864307481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14012689.post-1142028302711077972006-03-10T17:05:00.000-05:002006-03-10T17:05:00.000-05:00One small point, I believe you meant to say the "m...One small point, I believe you meant to say the "medium is the message" and give credit to Marshall McLuhan, not Malcolm Muggeridge, that is unless McLuhan's famous quote was a play on a Muggeridge quote it has now overshadowed.<BR/><BR/>Otherwise good commentary. <BR/><BR/>Also to those who would argue I am splitting hairs, being off my a single degree can result in being off by miles. One misquote leads to another.Jeffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02902455200310006506noreply@blogger.com