Saturday, July 22

A late night movie...

I was fortunate enough last night to hang out with the genius that is Tim Sutherland (teaching guy at CCC)...

Almost as good as discussing the depth and nuances of storytelling with Tim was the chance to check out the late showing of M. Night Shyamalan's Lady in the Water. It is a story originally conceived by Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, The Village) for his children.

The critics aren't falling in love with the movie, but (in spite of the annoying guy trying to 'be cool' with his date right behind us) I really, really, really liked it...he told a great story on film. There are a couple 'oops, I think I wet myself' moments of fright, but not many...

It's a story of community, healing from past hurts, and people finding their purpose... You might even suggest the name 'The Cove' for this NewThing in Knoxville after viewing it...

I'd love to know your thoughts on the movie...on Shyamalan (I think there is a deep spiritual undertone to almost every one of his movies)...like it, hate it, won't even think of seeing it?

mark

Mark Nelson at 12:57 PM 6comments

6 Comments

at 3:56 PM  Liz Pinckert said...

Just scanned your blog, don't have time at the moment to read it, just want to tell you I'm a past CCC member, who just moved to Knoxville. Pam Haines told me about the new plant here, which is exciting, although churches here are pleantiful (like restaurants) it would be wonderful to have a CCC-esque church here! There's an article in the local paper about the religious climate, Do you want me to mail this to you? I don't have a scanner at the moment?

 

at 10:04 AM  bill said...

hey...i kinda like 'the cove'. anyhoo, betsy and i saw 'lady' last night and we both liked it a lot. not epic, not life-changing, but yeah...a good story. and i really liked the community aspect, as well.

i do find it funny that every review i have read has had little to say about the movie, but instead just blasts shamylan. i have yet to read an actual review of the movie.

 

at 7:14 PM  Mark Nelson said...

Liz...

Welcome to Knoxville! (I guess I can say that even though I'm in Romeoville at the moment)

I would love to see the article from local paper on the religious climate... What's the title of the article and which paper? I bet I can just look it up on line...

Where are you living in Knoxville...?

mark

 

at 9:01 AM  Liz Pinckert said...

Hi Mark!! Sorry I've had lots of company the past two weeks, so this the first chance I've gotten to see if you responded. I live off of Ebenezer in Bexhill Sub. I've learned here in Knoxville, people know ALL the names of the subdivisons, it's really funny. Where are you staying when you arrive? When are you arriving? I just purchased a queen size bed for my mom when she was here (she left last night), and have a bedroom if you need it for a few days. Do you have kids?
Liz
p.s. the article was in one of those papers you find for "free" so I can't reallly remember. I'll try to figure it out. The name of the article was like "The Religious Climate in Knoxville" or something like that.

 

at 9:57 AM  Liz Pinckert said...

Mark,
Hi there, I'm looking for a job, and ran across the magazine (metro pulse) and found the article. Plus this into your server if you want.....
http://www.metropulse.com/articles/2006/16_28/cover_story.shtml
I go to Cedar Springs Pres, wow, I love the pastor he is so passionate and intelligent, he hits my husband and myself straight in the mind/heart, but I'm telling you, it will be nice to go to a church that's both intellegent and welcoming, if you know what I mean! I know I need to get more involved, and I do love the church, but in terms of welcoming newcomers (or outsiders), maybe it needs a little help! Ok, hope you like the article.
Take care!
Liz

 

at 10:13 AM  Liz Pinckert said...

Mark,
I forgot to mention that on several occasions, the pastor has spoken of a deep desire to have a service that is strictly targeted to seekers. He has spoken of the need for more diversity, more otherness instead of the status quo, more welcoming atmosphere. I keep thinking about what it would look like if your church ran a service there. I know it's a longshot, but it's an interesting thought.

 

Post a Comment