tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post114829594950480567..comments2023-11-03T10:58:13.134-04:00Comments on Special and Needy: I Confess...Metehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07276808432623125931noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1150379455017675362006-06-15T09:50:00.000-04:002006-06-15T09:50:00.000-04:00I really enjoyed the movie, for several reasons. ...I really enjoyed the movie, for several reasons. I thought the book was annoying in that it read (to my untrained mind) like it was just a treatment for a movie script. Does that make sense?<BR/><BR/>I thought the movie was beautifully shot. Audrey Tautou was gorgeous and I loved what she wore. Paul Bettany was genius. <BR/><BR/>Honestly, I was riveted during the movie. Even the ending, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148595660364689752006-05-25T18:21:00.000-04:002006-05-25T18:21:00.000-04:00Hi Mete, I 'hooved DaVinci Code in a couple of day...Hi Mete, I 'hooved DaVinci Code in a couple of days, and was embarassed to admit it (what a SNOB) but there you go.<BR/><BR/>I read your whole blog with just about the same verve. So a reluctant literary snob really likes your blog. Howabout that?<BR/><BR/>You remind me of me. That's not such a bad thing, really, mainly because from the vantage of 41 yrs, the inner stuff gets much, much betterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148559304426757492006-05-25T08:15:00.000-04:002006-05-25T08:15:00.000-04:00Oh, no. I get your sarcasm, and I totally agree. I...Oh, no. I get your sarcasm, and I totally agree. It's just the latest distraction, and I think they're completely missing the point by making such a big deal of the book. It's a perfect opportunity to reach out, and instead they're using it to create their OWN distractions.<BR/><BR/>I think they'd get a lot more accomplished if they worried more about the day-to-day struggles of faith and doubt Metehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276808432623125931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148526891045447162006-05-24T23:14:00.000-04:002006-05-24T23:14:00.000-04:00I agree about the faith thing. All these pastors a...I agree about the faith thing. All these pastors and priests are running around screaming blasphemy and working on damage control, when their lack of education and passion is coming back to bite them in the butt. If they had done their job in the first place, then their "flock" wouldn't be so confused, now would they? <BR/><BR/>But hey! They get to make money on "anti-Da Vinci code" books and Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672853334159695888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148402358584998492006-05-23T12:39:00.000-04:002006-05-23T12:39:00.000-04:00Hey, I didn't say it was BAD to hate the book. Wri...Hey, I didn't say it was BAD to hate the book. Writing is made to be hated! In fact, there are probably 13 people reading this sentence right now thinking, "Man, she SUCKS."<BR/><BR/>In fact, the truth is it's secretly bothered me that I liked the book when I read it. I mean, reading these articles, I see all these smart people (erica included) pointing out how bad it is, and I think, "Gee, I Metehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07276808432623125931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148342270758133742006-05-22T19:57:00.000-04:002006-05-22T19:57:00.000-04:00Ok, since you pulled me into the debate as the voi...Ok, since you pulled me into the debate as the voice of dissension, I'll offer up my two cents and thoroughly biased opinion. <BR/><BR/>I typically read a book a week, sometimes two, and not all of them are great literature. I'm a big fan of the light & fluffy book. And I've definitely read some stinkers, most of which I toss aside and forget about. But this book? HATE! Incredible, intense, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148314935483019802006-05-22T12:22:00.000-04:002006-05-22T12:22:00.000-04:00Booked sucked? I read in one sitting it was so goo...Booked sucked? I read in one sitting it was so good. It's STORY Hello. Damn the critics, I'm planning on seeing the movie as well!Sankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515470721949669977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148306138317003732006-05-22T09:55:00.000-04:002006-05-22T09:55:00.000-04:00I haven't seen the movie yet but I loved the book ...I haven't seen the movie yet but I loved the book too. It was unique and it made me think and question things that I've blindly believed all my life. Ain't nothing wrong with that.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333541811200669001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11152003.post-1148299927704960112006-05-22T08:12:00.000-04:002006-05-22T08:12:00.000-04:00Are the super-Catholics upset with you for seeing ...Are the super-Catholics upset with you for seeing such a blasphemous movie? Well, don't read "Angels and Demons"--that one'll REALLY burn them up!<BR/><BR/>I devoured the book too--during a long hospital admission. It was very fascinating. Kinda wish it didn't have that stuff about Mary and Jesus, but I guess that's what sold it (not to me, I didn't know about it beforehand). I loved the puzzles Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00672853334159695888noreply@blogger.com