des Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Anyway, I was rather amused how many people were making a big deal about the supposed year 666, because even if it mattered it would really be 06/06/06. I think that no. doesn't quite carry as much "weight". A friend and I saw the Da Vinci code. We didn't get struck by lightening. --des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnosteric Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 A friend and I saw the Da Vinci code. We didn't get struck by lightening. Yeah, but what would've happened had you seen "The Omen?" I thought their release date was quite the marketing ploy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowperson Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 (edited) I am lucky enough to have a copy of the first Omen film with Gregory Peck and Lee Remick. Very well made and scary as all get out. I understand the remake pales in comparison, as most remakes do. What did you and your friend think of The DaVinci code, des ? flow.... Edited June 8, 2006 by flowperson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luthitarian Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 Anyway, I was rather amused how many people were making a big deal about the supposed year 666, because even if it mattered it would really be 06/06/06. I think that no. doesn't quite carry as much "weight". A friend and I saw the Da Vinci code. We didn't get struck by lightening. --des <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it's sad. We get all wrapped up in much ado about nothing and overlooked completely the anniversary of D-Day (June 6, 1944), a date that deserves continued notice and respect. There were a lot of things in the media about 6/6/06 (most of it trivial and pure fluff) but I didn't see a thing about the anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in W/ W/ II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherman Posted June 8, 2006 Share Posted June 8, 2006 My wife and I saw Da Vinci (both read the book, too). Don't listen to all the critics, it was a good movie. I thought it was an excellent adaptation of the book that is nearly equally thought-provoking and entertaining. I do understand why the French laughed at the end at Cannes, but I liked it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
October's Autumn Posted June 9, 2006 Share Posted June 9, 2006 I noticed no one was concerned about 616 on June 1st. I wonder why? (Okay, I don't, not really) But by the same token they were freaked about 666 they should have been freaked by 616. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
des Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 I thought the Da Vinci code was very good as well. Some of the book was a little hard to visualize (ok very hard to visualize) what with the changing scenes etc. And I have never been to the Louve. I thought they did quite a good job with the Teabing character. I also like how they handled the factual basis of the Priory of Scion ("that's what they'd want you to believe), casting Tom :-) as the skeptic (ok he is always "Big" to me). I wasn't as thrilled with the ending, except the little scene where she sticks her toe in the water, "I guess I'll try wine". I thought the sculptured tomb of Mary M. was a boring end. The only neat part was seeing him looking down all those levels of glass. But I did feel the book's more ambigious ending more satisfying, though I know that ambiguity is just about impossible in Hollywood. Yes, the car case scenes were silly, but I want a SmartCar so I can back down sidewalks. On a more serious note: i am not actually thrilled with the "holy bloodline" business. Strikes me too much of "the genetics of Jesus" means more than the message. OTOH, I am more interested in regaining of the sacred feminine. --des Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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