Movies for Good Friday...

I'm not particularly a huge celebrant of the occasion... But it seems that one has to pander and conform to 'expectation' for the sake of diplomacy (ie. my Mum is quite particular about what you should and shouldn't watch and do on this day!).

Determined not to compromise completely.

'Acceptable' movies to watch for today... Hmm...

Themes that pertain to the big J himself (not including movies that include his mention by excessive use of expletives), something that might include self-sacrifice, good deeds and benevolence; with a heroic and epic sensibility in a sad sort of way - and preferably non-violent... Considering watching 'The Blind Side' at the cinema today as a family thing...

The Passion of Christ (obviously)

The Last Temptation of Christ

Gran Torino

Gladiator

Spartacus

Ben Hur

Armageddon?

Jesus Christ Superstar?

(Funny how all the movies mentioned thus far have an element of violence in them)

10:01am

Did a little bit of research for what's on today on the SKY website...

'The Robe' seems quite promising (Channel 4, at 1pm).