The passion of the Christ / Neal King.
King, Neal, 1963-
2011
PN1997.2.P39 K55 2011 (Mapit)
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Title The passion of the Christ / Neal King.
Author King, Neal, 1963-
ISBN 9780230294349 (pbk.)
0230294340 (pbk.)
Publication Details Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011.
Language English
Description xvii, 148 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Call Number PN1997.2.P39 K55 2011
Dewey Decimal Classification 791.43/682
Summary "The Passion of the Christ was the cinematic event of 2004. In the year leading up to its release it inspired one of the fiercest controversies, and perhaps the most significant exception to rules limiting the distribution of film violence and blood-letting, since the late 1960s. The film's unflinching depiction of the torture and crucifixion of Jesus was praised and deplored in equal measure as either scaling unprecedented heights of reverent iconography or plumbing new depths of gratuitous violence. At the same time, it provoked a nationwide storm of controversy for what many saw as its anti-Semitic portrayal of Jewish religious leaders. Neal King's study of the controversies over The Passion of the Christ explores how conservative Christians united in support of Mel Gibson and in opposition to liberal, secular and Jewish critics. The resulting public battle in the US over the editing and rating of this film generated more controversy than over any other film in recent cinematic history. By chronicling the publicity campaign that made this film the highest grossing independent production of all time, King reveals how Gibson deployed tactics that date from the days of silent movies about Jesus and the Jews. In a close look at debates over the film's classification, he shows how religious groups inspired ratings boards, media watchdogs and government censors worldwide to break their rules and guidelines about violence and the depictions of prophets and other religious figures. Finally, study of the film's narrative and visual style shows how the choices made by director, cast and crew contributed to the biggest argument over Hollywood and anti-Semitism in decades, and how longstanding patterns in the production and marketing of stories of Christ helped one filmmaker to turn his statement of faith into a partisan, blockbuster event"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Contents
Introduction
A Personal and Procedural Note
PART I: KEY DETAILS
Cast
Crew
Other Details
Ratings, by Nation
PART II: PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
The Turns of Events
The Needs of Groups
The Final Push
PART III: RATING CENSORSHIP
Deference in Hollywood
Support for violence
Defiance in New zealand
Titillation
Horror
The Fate of a Prophet
Conclusion
PART IV: EVANGELICAL RECEPTION
Dangers of Media Violence
Uses of Nedia Violence
The Scholars and Violence
Redemption through Media Violence
Stolen Fire
PART V: THE PLOTTING
Narrative Structure
Character Focus
Undermotivation
PART VI: THE SENTENCING
Synopsis
The Finished Version
Caiphas's Curse
PART VII: CONCLUSION
PART VIII
Appendix A: Christian Watchdog Sites
Appendix B: References.

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