Movies are such a huge part of my life. Haha. It’s funny, but honestly, I think my dad gets divine revelation from watching Lord of the Rings and Spiderman. I have so many memories connected to movies. Like waiting in line for midnight showings, going to the new Star Wars episodes on my birthday, allnighters at church with videos on the projector screen. I’m a big Sandra Bullock fan. i LOOVE miss congeniality and while you were sleeping. Brilliant stuff.
Ok, so my family’s philosophy with movies is that all truth is God’s truth; we need to take the fish and spit out the bones. If you’ve ever been in one of dad’s sermons, you’ve probably heard these phrases before. They’re kind of like corner stones in his theology. Lol. Ah, I love my dad. Fo sho. Anyways, so we’ve never been into the whole anti film movement. We just enjoy the entertainment too darn much. But, I will admit there is some major trash out there. Eww.
All of this is really just an intro. What I was really wanting to write about was not my interest in movies, but my review on a certain movie. Funny, I just did that with Blades of Glory. But here I am again. Like I said before, it in my genes. I too have had divine revelation while watching Frodo and Sam climb Mount Doom.
I saw another movie. This one, actually, was amazing. Brilliant. I really liked it. But now, I’m embarrased to admit what it was. You’re going to think I’m a heathen, or a jerk, or something. But I have a confession for all of you. I watched Harry Potter. And, I liked it.
All these years since it came out I have taken the stand that that whole series is bad and refused (or was not allowed) to see it. Now that I’m an official a dult, I can judge things for myself. Which pretty cool. So, I’d been having this urge to see Harry Potter. Jessica loves it, and she was all for us setting up a movie date at her house. So, I did it. I didn’t feel like I was doing anything wrong either, and furthermore, my parents didn’t care. (Yes, I still want to please mom and pop). I’ve watched three of the Harry Potter movies so far. And, compared to Blades of Glory especially, they rock. I love the British characters. Oh man, aren’t accents amazing? But, the plot is so intriguing. The character development plus the twists and turns in the story line kept it intense. And in my spirit, I honestly felt like it was ok.
I’m usually pretty sensitive to the Spirit. If I feel something is bad, I won’t do it. But I didn’t feel that with these movies. And I think I know why. Even though the scene was at a school of wizardry, w itch craft was not the focus. The plot included magic, but that was not the purpose. It even seemed like Hogwarts (the school) was more of an imaginary land, similar to something from Middle Earth in Lord of the Rings. Some of you may be furious for that comparison. But I’m just relating my opinion.

I think my biggest concern about the series would be for those who aren’t familiar with the REALITY of w itch craft. It’s not just something imaginary, as they depicted it on Harry Potter. I wouldn’t want little kids to watch it and get the wrong idea, that craft is a good thing and that there can be good es. Any power that is not rooted in God is a dangerous one. Still, I found myself experiencing some pretty cool emotions through the films. Don’t call me blasphemous, but even some divine revelation. Interesting. Well. I ate the fish and spit out the bones. I don’t know if I would advise it to all. But, it wasn’t what I had first assumed. Whiich is a good example of how Christians should not talk about stuff they don’t know about. Ok. I’m done. Good night. Christen Ariel Pagett