Don't take it all that seriously, Kim. I have to decide before every movie that comes out whether I would probably enjoy it and whether it would be worth going to see or not. That's mostly why I read movie reviews and listen to word of mouth comment...so I can decide whether or not to risk my ten bucks and my time on a particular movie.

On that basis, I went to see the following movies recently: LOTR-Return of the King, The Last Samurai, Cold Mountain, Brother Bear, the Disney one about the little fish, Pirates of the Caribbean, Master & Commander. They all turned out to be enjoyable and quite good as far as I was concerned.

I don't think I'd enjoy this latest movie of Mel Gibson's, based on what I've heard about it. That's it, period. Some others might enjoy it just fine.

The idea of a movie about Jesus doesn't offend me in the least, I like Jesus and I believe in his message and teaching. I would enjoy seeing "The Gospel of John" anytime, but haven't as yet, because it hasn't shown in any local theatre here.

I am unconcerned about the anti-semitism issue (I can't imagine how anyone could tell the whole story of Jesus without someone finding what they choose to call anti-semitism in it...given the fact that a whole lot of Jewish people wanted him crucified at the time, and got their wish...but how does that implicate all Jews then and now??? As far as I'm concerned it doesn't.)

What does concern me is simply this: I don't think I would enjoy sitting through 2 hours of a man being tortured and beaten to a pulp. It just doesn't appeal to me. It is not needed in order to increase my faith. If it increases someone else's faith, well that's okay for them.

- LH