Crackers wrote: ↑January 16th, 2018, 4:53 pmI don't know that you were talking about me. I actually don't like TV or movies very much. I haven't had any TV service for over a decade, and I don't watch many movies for a variety of reasons. That being said, I explained my reasons for liking the temple movie (and reasons why I don't). I do recall, though, when the newer films were put out with more detail on the decision made by Eve, it was portrayed more as a meditated choice than a poor choice (tricked by the devil), and it made a huge impact on both women that I know and have discussed it with and on women I simply observed in the session, weeping in happy peace for that portrayal and for the vindication for our sex. That could not have been accomplished in a live session.David13 wrote: ↑January 16th, 2018, 1:34 pm Yeah, you guys like the film version, and you would probably like it more if they had more special effects, explosions, car chases, and cgis.
I hope that doesn't seem like mocking, but I just don't get it.
Robin Hood, I would much rather sit in a room on chairs facing each other and talk to you, rather than just seeing a video of you. Now, many a person would rather it the other way. So maybe it's just me.
Also, let me again encourage you to visit Utah for that purpose. I know it's a long way for you, but I think it's worth it. Particularly the Salt Lake Temple, but also the Manti Temple, which opened in 1888. You feel the history there.
dc
Well, what could be better? A movie version, or a live theater version of any particular story (other than the endowment story, I mean)?
I wasn't specifically addressing you. I think it's admirable and sensible that you don't watch tv or movies.
But what has the potential of greater emotional impact on the audience. Live theater, or the movie version?
I'm also no live theater fan, based on what they usually portray, but I am here. And I think it makes it a lot more real. Inconsistent, variable, but potentially so much more. And real. Human, just like you and I.
dc
The movie fills the brain with images, and all that. And leaves little room for the viewers own, personal, life long imagination, experience, and thoughts.
The movie is meant to fill everything into the brain. I like to be able to reflect during the ceremony on my own relationship to it all.
I can't do that where there is a concerted effort to overwhelm me with cgi, etc.