Comments on: All Glowy

By: Calista

Calista — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:14:01 +0000

Ok, here’s my take. If Christians can’t sit through a movie with a few cusswords from characters who represent people they are called to love, then they will find themselves pretty uncomfortable actually accomplishing their goal of loving people who cuss. What are we worried about? We’re not violating our convictions by listening to it. In fact, it’s good practice for when we’re in real life situations outside of the whitewashed walls of a church building (or in some cases, maybe inside them ).

By: Tim Stromer

Tim Stromer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:42:13 +0000

Thanks Tim Way, good comments!

By: matthew lane

matthew lane — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 23:25:39 +0000

“earthy”? really? i’m not even jewish, but oye vay. those idiots on the street, tell me about it. it’s those geniuses indoors you should really be listening to.

By: Tim Way

Tim Way — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:52:52 +0000

I would probably be considered one of those dreaded “gatekeepers” out there. Regarding language: it depends on the use of the language and the purpose. If it is there to lend credibility to what someone says in playing a part, and if the word is generally considered to be a mild yet crude word, then that is one thing. If it is placed just for shock value or to show that the producers are “cool,” then that is quite another. If the choice is put it in or leave it out, I would say to lean toward leaving it out, simply because it will in fact increase your chance of more people watching it. People who regularly use cuss words are not offended if they are left out, and people who do not use cuss words are offended if they are included. Do the smart thing and widen your audience. Finally, any idiot can cuss (just listen as you walk down the street). It takes a truly creative person to say the same thing, get the same meaning across and let the audience know that there is something “earthy” being said and not use the actual cuss words. I truly do not get why anyone would get all “glowy” over the use of earthy language.

By: matthew lane

matthew lane — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:29:23 +0000

That’s not another request, in disguise, just so you know.

By: matthew lane

matthew lane — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 05:27:16 +0000

Dude Looks Like a Dude, though I would have loved to read the BLJ script and provide feedback, given my personal love for the book as well as being a screenwriter, I absolutely agree with you. Alexander Payne is my favorite Director, and his films are very distinctively his. He writes and directs them, in addition to being on the short list of Directors who possess the very high privilege of final cut. The best filmmakers have this for a reason (I hope to be one of them someday). So, indeed, make the film as much your own as possible Steve, with as much consideration to the source material and audience as your own taste dictates. This is why you are a Director, that is your job. I look forward to the result.

By: Tim Stromer

Tim Stromer — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:43:42 +0000

How far do we go with this? If we want to show a crack addict do we have them smoke real crack to get the “real” affect…strippers at a night club? Show a rape scene? How far do we go as Christians to show “real sin” what is our limit? I tell you this, it should not be up to us because what we thought back in the 50’s aint goin on today, and what we think is bad now we won’t 20 years from now if the Lord waits! So who is our measure? I say again, it’s the Lord, let Him decide. Not our interpretation based on our understanding of scriptures, but on what He is saying is good, is fitting, what is worthy of being His. If He says put swearing in a scene you’d better do it, but if He aint’ saying to, you’d better not! Leave it in His hands, He and His Spirit is the only one that’s going to reach anyone anyway. Love you Steve! You hear the Lord, you’re His sheep, you know His voice, just listen, really carefully! God bless you buddy!
In Christ,
tim

By: Theresa H.

Theresa H. — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:16:37 +0000

Dude Looks Like a Dude …. So very well said! I agree with you 150% ….. “The best movies are created by one’s vision not a consensus” …. ‘Love your comments …. I echo them. Steve …. I have have complete trust that you’ll do an amazing job with this project.

By: J L

J L — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 14:34:12 +0000

When’s this movie taking flight?
Is it cast?
???

By: Dude Looks Like A Dude

Dude Looks Like A Dude — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 07:39:41 +0000

Steve,

I would like to know what other stories you have considered for film? Your considerations paint a picture for some of us who are able to get a better understanding as to what moves you. Miller can tell a good story. I have to wonder at what Miller left out of his story because he was possibly trying not to shock his audience? Was Miller trying to write a christian book or target a certain publisher?

Do you feel this BLJ film is your first opportunity to write and direct with out the constrains of the moral police scrutinizing your work everyday? Can Steve Taylor cut loose with his gut feeling and make the art, or is your freedom held in check by the purse strings of the man.
I hope you . . . the 50 year old Tayor finally gets to make this thing without 25 other people wieghing in, and voting whats in and whats out. One person with the power to call the shots can make a film that flows. Shared power when making a film usually shows up in the critics comments. Critics call it all sorts of things but good. The best songs are written by one person. The best movies are created by one’s vision not a consensus. I hope you have the ultimate freedom Steve. This film is going to require it. I’ll see it wether it’s good or bad. This film just needs to hit it out of the park.