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Prepare for the new movie " Jesus and her Gospel of Yes'
The Passion of the Christ [2004]The Passion of the Christ [2004]
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A new movie is on the horizon called Jesus and her Gospel of Yes . It's the anti-thesis of Mel's fundie porn Jesus snuff flick.
The Passion of Joan of Arc [1928] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Passion of Joan of Arc [1928] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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In Yes Cheryl Townsend plays a female savior, who happens to be a feminist avant-poet. Dreyer's film has aptly been compared to a fugue. Falconetti and Artaud amaze.
The Gospel According To St. Matthew [1967]The Gospel According To St. Matthew [1967]
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Pasolini's brooding, objective low budget film is possibly the best film of the subject. Yes has been described as a 'naked acid trip Jesus film'.
Mahler: Song CyclesMahler: Song Cycles by Violeta Urmana Anne Sofie Otter Thomas Quasthoff
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Blue Mahler narrates the film and turns out to be...? References to PinkFreud and Blue Mahler abound in YES
Scriabin: Le Poème de l'extase/Piano Concerto/ProméthéeScriabin: Le Poème de l'extase/Piano Concerto/Prométhée
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Mike Hovancsek composed the music for Yes (with the Pointless Orchestra). Hovancsek counts Scriabin as an influence on his work and Scriabin figures into the tomb scene.
Rolling CombersRolling Combers by John M. Bennett
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John M Bennett, curator of avant literature at Ohio State, avant-garde poet and performance artist has published over 200 books. He plays the corndog obsessed devil in Yes.
HekaHeka by Michael Basinski
Michael Basinski, avant-garde poet, professor of literature at Buffalo University and performance artist plays the quite eccentric God in Yes.
Jesus Christ Superstar [1973]Jesus Christ Superstar [1973]
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A lot of people feel we have the whole 60's psychodelia thing going on in Yes
The Ten Commandments [1957]The Ten Commandments [1957]
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Jesus' nemesis and leader of 'No' in 'Yes' is the transgendered Charlton Heston aka Moses. He's also a promise keeper.
The Secret Teachings of Jesus: Four Gnostic GospelsThe Secret Teachings of Jesus: Four Gnostic Gospels by Marvin Meyer
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We do a gnostic creation opening in Yes. Let's just say it involves BlueMahler, a watery clock and strawberry wafers.
Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Vol. 1 (Region 1) (NTSC)Pee-Wee's Playhouse, Vol. 1 (Region 1) (NTSC)
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One reviewer compared JAHGOY to PEE Wee's Playhouse on acid. Perhaps.
Anger 1 [1947]Anger 1 [1947]
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Kenneth Anger; a kindred, aesthetical spirit.
The Monk (Modern Classics Series 3)The Monk (Modern Classics Series 3) by Antonin Artaud
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Antonin Artaud; another kindred spirit. 'Yes' is certainly in empathy with traditions stemming from the whole Theatre of Cruelty' and 'Theatre of the Absurd'.
Mahler: Symphony No.5Mahler: Symphony No.5 by Wiener Philharmoniker Pierre Boulez
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Mahler developed a Virgin Mary fixation. Our Not So Virgin Mary becomes a wee bit deluded and becomes Honey Nut Cherry Roll the Queen Goddess
Bernstein - MassBernstein - Mass
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When Bernstein's Mass premiered, it was condemned in many circles, despite the composer's own view that his work was a positive one.
Success: Full Living : How to Make Life's Built-In Mechanism of Success Work for YouSuccess: Full Living : How to Make Life's Built-In Mechanism of Success Work for You by Justin Belitz
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Fr. Justin Belitz, a Franciscan monk, appears as the Elder in YES. Belitz has been called an avant-theologian. He's certainly a progressive, a dear friend and a great influence.
Lost Books of the Bible: Being All the Gospels, Epistles and Other Pieces Now Extant Attributed to Jesus Christ, His Apostles and CompanionsLost Books of the Bible: Being All the Gospels, Epistles and Other Pieces Now Extant Attributed to Jesus Christ, His Apostles and Companions by RANDOM HOUSE
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Yes takes an attitude of dispensing with preconceived notions regarding the Gospels.
Head [1968] (NTSC)Head [1968] (NTSC)
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Yet another film YES has been compared to.
Fahrenheit 9/11 [2004] double disk extra featuresFahrenheit 9/11 [2004] double disk extra features
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Yes does it's share of Bush bashing as well, albeit in a slightly more surreal way. 'YES' will make it's mark.
Paul Gauguin: An Erotic LifePaul Gauguin: An Erotic Life by Nancy Mowll Mathews
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Gauguin's spiritual struggles is yet another latent theme explored in YES. JAHGOY is making the festival rounds and seeking a distributor willing to take a chance.
Mahler [1974]Mahler [1974]
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you can check out the film's website at http://gospelofyes.collectivekitz.com and email the producer at eaker40b04@yahoo.com