Passover, Passion, and Films About Resurrection

Seasonal cinematic treats, as curated by the Dillon Empire, plus notice of absence.

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I know, I know. Articles about articles are almost always annoying. Especially when they contain gratuitous alliteration. But because I’m so preoccupied with screaming voices in my head demanding to be silenced by turning them into short stories, I failed to pen a Passover/Easter article this year. For that reason, I’m providing links to three previous pieces that, if you’ve not read them before, I hope will provide a satisfying guide to seasonal cinematic treats.

First up, here’s a look at three Moses movies. Discussions of differences with the biblical account (including appeasing God with a foreskin), the length of Moses’s beard, which film features the scariest firstborn smiting, and which actor can best deliver the classic refrain: “Let my people go!” are all forthcoming.

Moses Supposes His Movies are Doozies

Second, here’s a look at three very different takes on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Regardless of one’s personal beliefs…