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Christianity-related mass media and entertainment controversies
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The list Christianity-related mass media and entertainment controversies includes
The Passion of the Christ, The Three Stooges, GCB, The Golden Compass and Life of Brian.
The list consists of 66 members
and 2 sublists.
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The Passion of the Christ
2004 film directed by Mel Gibson
Overview: The Passion of the Christ is a 2004 American epic biblical drama film co-written, co-produced, and directed by Mel Gibson. It stars Jim Caviezel as Jesus of Nazareth, Maia Morgenstern as Mary, mother of ...
Release date: 25 February 2004Genre: DramaDirector: Mel GibsonCast: Jim Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Christo Jivkov, Francesco De Vito, Monica Bellucci, Mattia SbragiaProducer: Bruce Davey, Mel GibsonWriter: Benedict Fitzgerald, Mel GibsonDepicts the final twelve hours in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, on the day of his crucifixion in Jerusalem.
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The Three Stooges
2012 film by Bobby and Peter Farrelly
Overview: The Three Stooges (promoted as The Three Stooges: The Movie) is a 2012 American slapstick comedy film based on the 1934–59 film shorts starring the comedy trio of the same name. It was produced, written ...
Release date: 13 April 2012Genre: Comedy, FamilyDirector: Danny Byers, Peter FarrellyProducer: Earl M. Benjamin, Mark CharpentierWriter: Mike Cerrone, Danny ByersWhile trying to save their childhood orphanage, Moe, Larry and Curly inadvertently stumble into a murder plot and wind up starring in a reality television ... 0
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GCB
Television series
Overview: GCB (also known as Good Christian Bitches and Good Christian Belles) is an American comedy-drama television series developed by Robert Harling, produced by Darren Star, and starring Kristin Chenoweth ...
Genre: Drama, ComedyDirector: Victor Nelli Jr., James HaymanProducer: Cathy M. Frank, Robert HarlingWriter: Gretchen J. Berg, Adam D'AndreaAmanda Vaughn is a recently widowed mother of two who, to get a fresh start, moves back to the affluent Dallas neighborhood where she grew up to find ... 0
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The Golden Compass
2007 American fantasy film
Overview: The Golden Compass is a 2007 fantasy adventure film film written and directed by Chris Weitz that is based on the 1995 novel Northern Lights by Philip Pullman, the first installment in Pullman's His Dark ...
Release date: 27 November 2007Genre: Adventure, Family, FantasyDirector: Chris WeitzProducer: Bill Carraro, Toby EmmerichWriter: Chris Weitz, Philip PullmanIn a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua journeys to the far North to save her best friend and other kidnapped children from terrible experiments by ... 0
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Life of Brian
1979 film by Terry Jones
Overview: Monty Python's Life of Brian (also known as Life of Brian) is a 1979 British black comedy film starring and written by the comedy group Monty Python (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle ...
Release date: 17 August 1979Genre: ComedyDirector: Terry JonesProducer: Tarak Ben Ammar, John GoldstoneWriter: Graham Chapman, John CleeseBorn on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. 0
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Dogma
1999 fantasy comedy film by Kevin Smith
Overview: Dogma is a 1999 American fantasy comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, who also stars with Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, George Carlin, Linda Fiorentino, Janeane Garofalo, Chris Rock, Jason Lee ...
Release date: 21 May 1999Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, MysteryDirector: Kevin SmithProducer: Jonathan Gordon, Laura GreenleeWriter: Kevin SmithAn abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to ... 0
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Black Christmas
2006 slasher film by Glen Morgan
Overview: Black X-Mas (also known and pronounced as Black Christmas) is a 2006 slasher film written and directed by Glen Morgan, and starring Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Oliver ...
Release date: 15 December 2006Genre: Adventure, Horror, ThrillerDirector: Glen MorganCast: Katie Cassidy, Michelle Trachtenberg, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Lacey Chabert, Kristen Cloke, Andrea MartinProducer: Marty Adelstien, Marc ButanWriter: Glen Morgan, Roy MooreOn Christmas Eve, an escaped maniac returns to his childhood home, which is now a sorority house, and begins to murder the sorority sisters one by one ... 0
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Agora
2009 Spanish film
Overview: Agora (Spanish: Ágora) is a 2009 English-language Spanish historical drama film directed by Alejandro Amenábar and written by Amenábar and Mateo Gil. The biopic stars Rachel Weisz as Hypatia, a mathem ...
Release date: 17 May 2009Genre: Drama, Romance, History, AdventureDirector: Alejandro AmenábarProducer: Álvaro Augustín, Fernando BovairaWriter: Alejandro Amenábar, Mateo GilA historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning a slave who turns to the rising tide of Christianity in the hope of pursuing freedom while falling in ... 0
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The Bible
American TV series
Overview: The Bible is a television miniseries based on the Bible. It was produced by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett and was broadcast weekly between March 3 and 31, 2013 on History channel. It has since been adapted ...
Genre: Action, DramaDirector: Crispin Reece, Tony MitchellProducer: Khadija Alami, Richard BedserWriter: Richard Bedser, Alexander MarengoThe story of God's creation of the Earth and the landmark events leading up to the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. 0
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Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show
Song by Neil Diamond
Overview: "Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show" is a 1969 song written and recorded by Neil Diamond. It hit number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart. 0
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Alejandro
Song by Lady Gaga
Overview: "Alejandro" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga. It was released as the third single from her third extended play (EP) and second major release, The Fame Monster (2009). Co-written and produced ... 0
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Only the Good Die Young
Song by Billy Joel
Overview: "Only the Good Die Young" is a song from Billy Joel's 1977 pop rock album, The Stranger. It was the third of four singles released from the album. The song was controversial for its time, with the lyrics ... 0
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Viva Maria!
1965 film
Overview: Long Live Maria! (French: Viva Maria) is a 1965 adventure comedy film starring Brigitte Bardot and Jeanne Moreau as two women named Maria who meet and become revolutionaries in the early 20th century ...
Release date: 22 November 1965Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Romance, WesternDirector: Louis MalleCast: Brigitte Bardot, Jeanne Moreau, George Hamilton, Paulette Dubost, Gregor von Rezzori, Poldo BendandiProducer: Óscar DancigersWriter: Louis Malle, Jean-Claude CarrièreSomewhere in Middle America, 1907: Maria II, the daugther of an Irish terrorist, meets after the dead of her father Maria I... 0
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The Last Temptation of Christ
1988 film directed by Martin Scorsese
Overview: The Last Temptation of Christ is a 1988 epic religious drama film directed by Martin Scorsese. Written by Paul Schrader with uncredited rewrites from Scorsese and Jay Cocks, it is an adaptation of Nikos ...Release date: 12 August 1988Genre: DramaDirector: Martin ScorseseProducer: Barbara De Fina, Harry J. UflandWriter: Nikos Kazantzakis, Paul SchraderThe life of Jesus Christ, his journey through life as he faces the temptations that all humans face during their lives, and his final temptation upon the ... 0
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Benedetta
2021 film by Paul Verhoeven
Overview: Benedetta is a 2021 biographical psychological drama film co-written and directed by Paul Verhoeven, starring Virginie Efira as Benedetta Carlini, a nun in the 17th century who joins an Italian convent ...
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, RomanceDirector: Paul VerhoevenCast: Virginie Efira, Charlotte Rampling, Daphne Patakia, Lambert Wilson, Olivier Rabourdin, Louise ChevillotteProducer: Conchita Airoldi, Saïd Ben SaïdWriter: David Birke, Paul VerhoevenA 17th-century nun in Italy suffers from disturbing religious and erotic visions. She is assisted by a companion, and the relationship between the two ... 0
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Madonna: Like a Prayer
1989 song by Madonna
Overview: "Like a Prayer" is a song by American singer Madonna from her 1989 fourth studio album of the same name. It was released as the album's lead single on March 3, 1989, by Sire Records. Written and produced ...
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God's Not Dead
2014 film by Harold Cronk
Overview: God's Not Dead is a 2014 American Christian drama film directed by Harold Cronk and starring Kevin Sorbo, Shane Harper, David A. R. White, and Dean Cain. Written by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman from ...
Release date: 21 March 2014Genre: Comedy, Drama, FamilyDirector: Harold CronkProducer: Lisa Arnold, Grits CarterWriter: Hunter Dennis, Chuck KonzelmanCollege philosophy professor Mr. Radisson's curriculum is challenged by his new student, Josh, who believes God exists. 0
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Philomena
2013 film
Overview: Philomena is a 2013 French-British-American drama film directed by Stephen Frears, based on the 2009 book The Lost Child of Philomena Lee by journalist Martin Sixsmith. The film stars Judi Dench as Ph ...Release date: 1 November 2013Genre: DramaDirector: Stephen FrearsProducer: Carolyn Marks Blackwood, Steve CooganWriter: Steve Coogan, Jeff PopeA world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant ... 0
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Judas
Song by Lady Gaga
Overview: "Judas" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga, from her second studio album Born This Way (2011). It was released by Interscope Records on April 15, 2011, four days ahead of its scheduled r ... 0
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Spotlight
2015 American drama film directed by Tom McCarthy
Overview: Spotlight is a 2015 American biographical drama film directed by Tom McCarthy and written by McCarthy and Josh Singer. The film follows The Boston Globe's "Spotlight" team, the oldest continuously operating ...
Release date: 3 September 2015Genre: Thriller, Biography, Drama, HistoryDirector: Tom McCarthyCast: Mark Ruffalo, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Liev Schreiber, John Slattery, Brian d'Arcy JamesProducer: Michael Bederman, Kate ChurchillWriter: Josh Singer, Tom McCarthyThe true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the ... 0
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