Author Topic: 1973 film called "The Catholics" (Read 8540 times)

SimpleMan · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2020, 06:21:35 PM »

I have a public-domain DVD of it, picked up at Dollar Tree, with the title "The Conflict". IIRC I also downloaded it online once upon a time. I found the movie rather bizarre, especially the ending where the surrendering monks were reciting the Our Father. I see it as what I call a "spinach movie", something I might watch because it's "good for me", not necessarily enjoyable or interesting.

I can't help but be reminded here of Popeye eating spinach, an early attempt at political correctness, giving Popeye some socially redeeming credit for eating a nutritional food (thus setting a good example for the kids) that usually doesn't come at the top of anybody's list of tasty, enjoyable things to eat. (Full disclosure: I like spinach very much. Most people do not.)

claudel · « **Reply #21 on:** November 17, 2020, 08:18:45 PM »

Quote from: Incredulous on November 16, 2020, 11:03:37 AM

I took the movie as simply being about holy religious holding out to defend the true Mass.

There is certainly no reason to object to someone's deriving pleasure or enjoyment from a movie, either as a whole or in certain of its aspects, especially if the person in question is not in danger of being misled by the work's objectionable elements. As I wrote long ago, I was deeply touched by Trevor Howard's performance. He imparted a near-tragic dimension to the character of the abbot and his loss of faith. I was not moved, however, to wish myself in his shoes!

Is reading or attending a performance of Macbeth to be discouraged or condemned because its protagonist consults witches and heeds their counsel? Some people have done so, but I am not one of them.

Sigismund · « **Reply #22 on:** November 22, 2020, 12:35:27 PM »

Quote from: Viva Cristo Rey on July 28, 2014, 11:45:52 AM

This movie is a must for all Catholics especially Irish Catholics.
However, you must get the original full version that was on American
PBS. The amazon versions which also includes the "the Catholics"
Or "Conflict" have many important scenes that are missing from these videos.
Also for some odd reason Barnes and Noble will not sell any copies to me and I noticed
That there aren't any doay Rheims bible. It seems that Barnes and noble might be anti catholic.

I notice they promote Wicca and all religions.

Barnes and Noble is a general bookstore. They sell what people want to buy. The don't sell the DRV routinely because very few, if any, people ever walk into their stores looking for one. They will be very happy to order one for you if you really want to get one from them. I have done it without problems.

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