Posted by Neil at 205.163.142.226 on November 17, 1999 at 14:06:13:
In Reply to: Divine transformation and possible movie reference posted by Still Chasing Amy on November 17, 1999 at 13:51:40:
: : If he's human does he still have his godly powers on earth? If he has
: : to die to get back to heaven the trips could last for years, X that
: : out.
: Others have mentioned the lack of challenge the Almighty would find in Skee-Ball unless She limited her skills and powers of perception while in mortal form.
Personally, I'm not buying this. I think She simply uses the human form and its limitations while playing. Something like if you or I were to play with our dominent hand held behind our back. It would create a challenge, but wouldn't actually limit our ABILITY.
: Just a thought: anyone make the connection between the fact that Bud Cort is humming Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy) just prior to getting beaten up and the 'ultra-violence' perpetrated by Alex and his Droogs on the old drunk in "A Clockwork Orange"?
Yes. I saw A CLOCKWORK ORANGE at the Seattle Cinerama (it was about the 100th time I've seen the movie, but couldn't resist seeing it at the Cinerama) the day before I saw DOGMA during its normal theatrical run and I have to say that I definitely saw that as a reference. A particularly fine one as well.