tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post6417609155070124827..comments2024-03-27T15:44:43.564-08:00Comments on What Do I Know?: MilkStevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10498066938213558757noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-62304025282108385012008-12-21T13:54:00.000-09:002008-12-21T13:54:00.000-09:00Rick Benjamin is my ideal of what a real Christian...Rick Benjamin is my ideal of what a real Christian is. Even though we have disagreed, he has always counseled his parishioners to respect, love and treat everyone, even those with whom they disagree as Jesus would have.<BR/><BR/>To put it into Jewish, he is one of the ultimate "mentchen" in this worldRabbiHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098752989230188536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-86858027679979080232008-12-21T11:06:00.000-09:002008-12-21T11:06:00.000-09:00Jay, I'm getting more and more reasons to visit Lo...Jay, I'm getting more and more reasons to visit London. And the deck is available any time you come. Though if it isn't summer, I suggest we talk inside.<BR/><BR/>Tea, Well, I'm not sure about 12. I don't remember even if your 12 year old is male or female. There's male-male kissing, there's males naked making love, but you don't see any body parts you wouldn't see at the beach. There's a lot of political stuff. This is mostly a political movie. There are two murders, but nothing that isn't on tv regularly. There's a suicide. I probably would have taken our kids to see this at that age, but perhaps you should check the web to see other advice. If the kid was gay, I'd say, absolutely. There are very few female parts in the movie. There is one strong woman who comes in, to many of the men's chagrin, to become campaign manager. So, it really depends on the kid. I'd tell her/him all the stuff in it and let the kid decide. Tell 'em it could get boring in the political parts. It wasn't for me in the least, but for a 12 year old? I don't know.<BR/><BR/>Here's what one site says about kids seeing it:<BR/><BR/>"Milk" (Rated R; 2 hours, 8 minutes): Sean Penn gives a bighearted performance as Harvey Milk in this sprawling, emotional account of the birth of the gay rights movement in San Francisco. There is a suicide victim seen hanging, a murder victim in a body bag, semi-nudity, pot smoking, drinking and profanity and sexual language. Violence is nongraphic but intense. For mature high-schoolers."<BR/><BR/>Peter, Thanks. And thanks for commenting.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498066938213558757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-12746396642092550342008-12-21T06:39:00.000-09:002008-12-21T06:39:00.000-09:00Great post, StevePeteGreat post, Steve<BR/><BR/>PetePeter Dunlap-Shohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286710554254177150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-63343505124588533342008-12-21T05:51:00.000-09:002008-12-21T05:51:00.000-09:00What do you think is the youngest age of a person ...What do you think is the youngest age of a person seeing this? Would my 12 year old appreciate it?Tea N. Crumpethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16399889311375477109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30897652.post-56521191783457281932008-12-21T02:04:00.000-09:002008-12-21T02:04:00.000-09:00SteveYou've touched on a whole universe of topics,...Steve<BR/><BR/>You've touched on a whole universe of topics, things that need to be discussed over wine on your deck on a glorious summer day. But I'm here; you're there, and the distance fails us.<BR/><BR/>I so deeply understand the need for heart and reason on things that separate people. For faith and science. For tears and laughter. For Rick and I to share and disagree.<BR/><BR/>Gene and I just got back from a quick trip to a coastal town in France -- a wonderful time, bringing home cheese that made people look under their bus seats, wondering what foul item would be found -- the joy of new memories! <BR/><BR/>Thank you for going to see 'MIlk'. I hope many will. We remember his assassination. Gene and I had met three months earlier...<BR/><BR/>I have to finish a paper now. I'll write again later.Jacob Dugan-Brausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06287631724339961459noreply@blogger.com