Jesus Christ Superstar (July 5)
Lyricist Tim Rice reveals that the movie only came about because the stage show was such a flop, and how Tom Jones inspired the title to the film.Life of Brian (July 6)
Composer Geoffrey Burgon reveals how he wrote a traditional, serious score to counteract the comedy in a controversial film. Director Terry Jones admits that he was surprised that the song Always Look on the Bright Side became such a hit.There are several contributions from me in both programmes. The last part, on The Last Temptation of Christ, is broadcast tomorrow.
Update (Friday, 10.54): see Matt Page's comments in Bible Films Blog: Silverscreen Beats: Godspell and Superstar and Silverscreen Beats: Life of Brian
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What did you think about the Last Temptation programme? It seemed a pity that our "theological graduate" presenter didn't think it appropriate to ask about the superimposition of an Islamic profession of faith hymn on the Last Supper scene (as in Baugh Imaging the Divine pp.59-60)!
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