"Religulous" was revealing and hilarious.

[yellerpup]

I was amazed that I was able to laugh all the way through. I'm sure everyone on this forum would enjoy it immensely. Bill Mahr cares deeply about the intellectual disconnect (He calls it what it is: insane) in this country and gets some great, goofy interviews. From a Trucker's Chapel in NC to a Theme Park Jesus in FL to the Vatican to Jerusalem to a wacko rabbi in Monsey, NY he maintains his composure and sense of humor while poking giant holes in various religious philosophies. He also makes a plea to the 16% of people in this country who are not religious or are 'soft' or social Xtians to come out of the closet and stand up for what you really (don't) believe. We went to the 1 PM Sunday performance and were surprised at the number of seniors yukking it up in the audience. Definietly worth seeing! Maybe twice!

[sarcasmo]

1. Thanks, I will buy it when it comes out on DVD. It won't be shown here in West Michigan.

[yellerpup]

2. You'll enjoy it when you do get to see it.

Sorry it isn't being released in W. MI. :hi:

[sarcasmo]

3. The owner of all of the theaters is a wing nut. This is a hardcore Xtian area.

[yellerpup]

4. I hear that.

I'm originally from Oklahoma. I had to cross picket lines there to see "Jesus Christ Superstar" (which I would not have seen if NOT for the picket lines) and to see The Sex Pistols a decade later. Not that "JCS" is a favorite play or that Sex Pistols are my favorite musical act, I just figured that if the Xtians were against it, I better support them or else acts that rubbed wrong against the Xtian grain would never get booked in my town again. I'm a little pervy that way... I REALLY love NY. I've been here more than 29 years so far and will stay as long as I can afford to live here.

[sarcasmo]

5. To my surprise I did find it, but had to go into limited release to find the times.

It wasn't on the main page. You are very lucky to have seen the Sex Pistols.

[yellerpup]

6. Good! Go see "Religulous" while you can!

I'm glad I saw the Sex Pistols, too. I think it was their first (and only) US tour with the original band. I'm pretty sure it was in '78. Where does the time go? We're ALL geezers now!

[deepthought42]

7. Me too...

I went Friday afternoon (not a busy time for the local theater I went to), and noticed that most of the few other people seeing it were senior citizens, and getting a good laugh out of it.

Hilarious, though the ending scared me... :scared:

[yellerpup]

8. Atom bombs burst in air always give me a chill, too.

But it was funny without being mean at all, I thought.

[Deep13]

9. Your hair is on fire!

I loved scene with the public relations officer at the Jesus Disneyworld.

[yellerpup]

12. LOL! The guy with his hair on fire was like...uh, really?

While the woman at the Jesus park was freaking! Deeply funny.

[Lost-in-FL]

10. I am so happy they will be playing it finally at the Disney downtown movies!!!!

BWWAAAAA!!! :evilgrin:

[yellerpup]

13. Never having been to Disneyland/world, etc. anywhere

I'm not sure I get the reference. But I love the evil laugh!

[and-justice-for-all]

11. That flick was spot on!! I loved it! nt

[yellerpup]

14. A healthy treat. A good dose of skepticism. nt

[YankeyMCC]

15. Just got back from seeing it

well that was certainly enjoyable (although there was certainly some disturbing moments, like the interview with the senator from Arkansas) :) I'm not a big Bill Maher fan not a hater either, but he really nailed it with this one and I got a lot of laughs out of it.

His closing monologue was very good too in a serious way.

I wish this could (would) be seen by everyone in America.

[PassingFair]

16. And he was a DEM!

With Dems like him, who needs Republicans?


I dislike Maher also, for various reasons, BUT,
I loved the interviews with his mother and sister.