The Left Behind Trilogy - The Cinema Snob

[@rossalbert937]

0 seconds ago Cinema Snob is great, not because he disparages bad movies; but, because, he elucidates the plot of any movie, allowing the reader/audience hindsight with regard the actual story, even if it bad, be. Many who watch KZbin, have internet access through their mobile phone plan. Some, or few of them among whom am I, do not have the ability to stream movies, except if they are on KZbin. Plot synopses are a way to subvert poverty, and I am grateful to see plot synopses, by Cinema Snob. Thank you for talking about movies, Cinema Snob.

[@BaronVonQuiply]

True story: Circa 2008 they sent my mom an unsolicited DVD copy the the Kirk Cameron one out of nowhere, followed up a few weeks later by a bill.

[@SuperArtie]

Classic maneuvers

[@danielt1337]

Who da fuq is they?

[@samanthajayewardene4523]

@@danielt1337 Pure Flix?

[@RedSpade37]

​@@danielt1337 The Burger People.

[@justme70122]

Netflix

[@BaronVonQuiply]

07:51 He missed his chance to be credited as David AR 15 White, now it's too late.

[@MissDebbieSue123]

Ta-dah! Drop the mf'in mic. Good one!😊

[@scripturalcontexts]

My father used to make that joke about his name a few times

[@lordmontymord8701]

And people think superhero-movies have problems with inconsistent powers ... i think we need a supercut of all the times Nicolai conveniently forgot about his "superpowers", especially mindreading and manipulation. At least the "good guys" have X-Men with firebreath on their side and an invincible president. Then again it makes sense he doesn't kill Kirk, since he's clearly interested in more than a "professional" relationship - Kirk just doesn't get the signals ...

[@spoonbendingspacemonkey]

Sooooo. The raptured leave their clothes behind, which means heaven is a nudist colony.

[@chasehedges6775]

😂😂

[@freakyzed8467]

Swingers as well. There is a fishbowl in front of the Pearly Gates and everyone drops their car keys in on their way thru. All you kids who aren't old enough to know that reference, ask your parents or grandparents. Explains why your younger siblings don't quite look like you and dad.

[@spoonbendingspacemonkey]

@@freakyzed8467 😂😂😂

[@KellogsR-ny7ug]

Good god! I’ll take my chances in Hell

[@scripturalcontexts]

Unironically, there do exist Christian nudists and I've had the displeasure of arguing with them many times about a variety of issues. You haven't met fundamentalists until you met Christian nudists

[@matthewhancox4389]

My church minister showed us the first movie at a youth group. He turned it off like halfway through when he realised it was crap.

[@Shades14]

Lucky you. I had to sit through the entirety of the first Apocalypse movie.

[@BaronVonQuiply]

_"Jesus isn't sending his best, guys."_

[@drakeredwingofficial]

better than mine

[@scripturalcontexts]

​@@Shades14the existence of that movie should be considered a crime against humanity

[@scripturalcontexts]

Kudos to your pastor, at least he had good discernment

[@jessicawilson1751]

Considering how many books are in the series, I'm sure there was an intention to make a movie for every book. I know I've seen the first one at least, but I don't remember any of it.

[@patrickstonecrusher]

1:04:18 🎵 Se-phi-roth! 🎵

[@cherylfagan3219]

These episodes were so funny.. I bough these movies when I worked in a grocery store and our video section was being discontinued for a friend who was into Kirk. Never watched them. After the snob episodes I wish I had.

[@ECKohns]

Will you also review the 2014 remake and eventually its 2023 sequel, and 2016 spin off?

[@brianhebert6152]

10:45 Fun fact, Neil Crone was Diesel 10 and Gordon in Thomas and the Magic Railroad (and was Gordon again in the All Engines Go! reboot)

[@DaneelGiskard-f8d]

Nicolae Carpathia was a far, far better villain than this trilogy deserved.

[@najhoant]

Probaby the only time you can say with complete sincerity ”the first movie with Kirk Cameron is the best in the franchise”, even if that’s not saying much

[@BaronVonQuiply]

I'm reminded of _The Best Of The Worst_ episode where they went with the shortest tape because it was over the soonest

[@brick6347]

I just remember getting as far as reading the plot summary before giving up. The bad guy is called Nicolae Carpathia... top level wit there. Because the Carpathians are in Romania, and they had a dictator called Nicolae. Geddit? I mean, wow! That is some amazing writing. If I ever write a post apocalyptic novel, I'm calling my villain Adolph Alpine, possibly Augusto Andes.

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

The creativity is truly astounding, ain't it?

[@douglasjohnson4382]

Or maybe Donald Queens.

[@chasehedges6775]

@@NathanTarantlawriter Astoundingly BAD

[@lordmontymord8701]

Well i think you are reading too much into this 😄 Carpathia? Ok, but i'm pretty sure the writer(s) never heard of Nicolae Ceaușescu, since he has nothing to do with their evangelical bubble. I'm sure he's called Nicolae because that seems to be a name fitting for a Romanian - Vlad would have been a little bit too much on the nose. The way all those antichrists rise to power in Europe in rapture movies is just so ... special. It taught me these people know nothing about politics outside of their country. And funnily enough they don't believe people following other faiths are actually into their own religions - when the antichrist says "ban all religion" everyone aside the "true" christians is fine with that ...

[@scripturalcontexts]

Dumb names for the Antichrist abound in fiction. Consider the awful Omega Code films which referred to their Antichrist as Stone Alexander and Franco Macaluso from the Apocalypse quartet

[@danielvandersall6756]

1:04:01 Even Kirk looks shocked at how insanely stupid this is. I worked at VA hospitals during the 2020--unpleasantness, and heard even stupider theories... Still do, for that matter.

[@arthas640]

I live in an area full of those crunchy granola types and heard/saw some crazy shit. One of the funniest things was seeing the liberals in the area do such a fast 180 on vaccines that I'm surprised their necks didn't snap: there were tons of antivaxxers who suddenly started supporting vaccines when Trump and his followers were critical of vaccines and vaccine mandates. My local stores sold out of ginger and turmeric as people were buying it by the bucket load to cure/prevent covid, I saw people filling grocery bags with the stuff. I talked to someone who worked at a farm supply store and they had people constantly coming in for Ivermectine (that deworming medication for livestock).

[@coolnerdlll6053]

I like to think Kirk gets kicked in the nuts every time he tries to leave his house. It's a lot less that he deserves at this point.

[@chasehedges6775]

“You will eat less than desire and more than you deserve.” - The Elsa lady from the Menu

[@mamawray]

Love the image but is he getting kicked by someone outside or inside the house? I would believe either.

[@coolnerdlll6053]

@@mamawray Outside.

[@rossalbert937]

Cinema Snob is great, not because he disparages bad movies; but, because, he elucidates the plot of any movie, allowing the reader/audience hindsight with regard the actual story, even if it bad, be. Many who watch KZbin, have internet access through their mobile phone plan. Some, or few of them among whom am I, do not have the ability to stream movies, except if they are on KZbin. Plot synopses are a way to subvert poverty, and I am grateful to see plot synopses, by Cinema Snob. Thank you for talking about movies, narrator of Cinema Snob.

[@SirAsdf]

Oh boy, a movie about Israel being hit with a sudden and violent attack. Sure, hope that's a theme that won't become HORRIFYINGLY RELEVANT in 2023.

[@chasehedges6775]

EXACTLY!

[@lordmontymord8701]

And if that's not horrifying enough: some Evangelicals like the idea of war in the middle east since it means the endtimes are near ...

[@thatgut2375]

You know, the character Buck in the books is a bit creepy, since he's a 50 year old man falling in love with a 17-18 year old girl in the books

[@IncredibleMD]

I guess that's why he got Left Behind...

[@lordmontymord8701]

@@IncredibleMD and why he probably won't be saved after the Apocalypse ...

[@I-DEPRESSIONIST]

I don't believe this is accurate as in the 1st book when he is introduced it states hes a younger blonde haired man.

[@DaneelGiskard-f8d]

A romance subplot in a religious book series should not be so similar to the book Lolita!

[@LilithLiberated]

I looked it up and apparently he’s more like 30. Still creepy with an 18-year-old, but not as bad.

[@noahvance6160]

Anyone else feel the I'm Watching My Video intro should become a regular intro in a similar way to when Brad would use Believe it or Not?

[@BaronVonQuiply]

02:24 Ok, unexpected. I've seen this movie (cable, one morning circa 2008)

[@mamawray]

@ 37:11 Not sure what's wrong with praying when youre about to climax.

[@yshwgth]

Great timing, considering current events.

[@Stickeebud]

Here is an excerpt from what is essentially a 'Left Behind Games Inc.' cease and desist letter. (I just had to look it up after Brad mentioned it. The game is called Left Behind: Eternal Forces.) "Left Behind Games Inc. generally supports free speech in the media and understands how important it is to have various opinions presented for public consumption. It will not, however, tolerate the publication of information regarding its products that is false or misleading. Left Behind Games Inc. is demanding that you immediately remove any and all information contained on your site about the above stated game that is false and/or misleading, including any such statements or commentary and the responses thereto. This includes posted comments made by others in the context of reading the incorrect or misleading statements. If you do not comply immediately, the company will be forced to pursue additional legal action which will include claims for damages, costs of suit and attorney's fees. This may subject you and your organization to significant legal and financial damages." I wish I made this up, but this is allegedly what bloggers/reviewers at the time were greeted with upon criticizing the game. Just thought this would be interesting to share. Really goes to show that attempts at false takedowns have always been around.

[@lordmontymord8701]

I'm really surprised they are that aggressive ... But it's definitly not because they knew their product is a bit💩😉

[@iskandarr1496]

“His check engine light was raptured” hahahahaha gold

[@DarkwingDeist]

Definitely hope the Video theme song stays forever. :)

[@mattfleurant9295]

'Enjoy. I didn't.' 😄

[@emilyford3540]

As corny as some moments are & I agree the soundtrack can get odd, I really do like these movies. I think Gordon Currie did a really good job playing the charming Antichrist. Also, I wish I could find the full blooper reel of all 3 movies. One of them is about the color of the sky outside Nicolae's window.

[@aeric_]

It's my dream to see Brad cover the Apocalypse films from Cloud 10. Apocalypse, Revelation, Tribulation and Judgement are all actually pretty decent films and I am sure Brad would enjoy reviewing them!

[@aeric_]

Tribulation also has Gary Busey!!

[@A_Person5280]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@mamawray]

My fingers are crossed for the Omega Code.

[@redneckgopnik8164]

You're a legend ❤

[@SpeedyEric1]

This trilogy is like if Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame if they didn't meet or exceed audiences expectations.

[@TheKeyser94]

I stopped watching the MCU by the time of Winter Soldier, when I realise that the whole twenty six plus movies are nothing more than military propaganda, and that is not even a hyperbole, the Pentagon reviews and changed the scripts themselves. So one is a water washed corny hyper religious trilogy and the other are twenty six movies of stupid military propaganda with pseudo-lefty message, by the villains, because the "heroes" always keep the status quo, apart of the spectacle, the MCU is not different from Left Behind, only with better cinematography.

[@Zombiekilleryamato]

Here are my request 42 street forever Heavens gate (it was a 3 part review) Slumber party massacre Fulcuary & friends-uary

[@danielekholm2527]

What is the name of the video commercial song?

[@johnockershausen3951]

Oh man I forgot there was a sequel to the 2014 movie.

[@chasehedges6775]

Ah, I totally forgot that one existed.

[@frankbandera6591]

"Pre 9/11 movie" I think the joke needs to be updated to "Pre 10/7 movie"

[@ELEKTROSKANSEN]

Umm can you please explain the joke to a non-American..?

[@frankbandera6591]

@@ELEKTROSKANSEN Well ... 9/11 began the War on Terrorism and 10/7 was the biggest attack by a terrorist organization on an American ally (Israel) since the start of the War on Terrorism

[@Mclaren231627]

First Corinthians Leather.... that is an apocalyptic pun...

[@knightnday10]

Ahhhh! The evil trilogy is upon us!

[@AmariieMaerthos]

What is the song he's using for his opening?

[@disconnected22]

Brad, with all this reposting, could we get a remaster of THE PIERRE KIRBY SAGA???

[@bobroberts7924]

I liked the 3rd film. Top notch.

[@scripturalcontexts]

The greatest tragedy of these movies is that Chuck Norris didn't team up with his former Walker Texas Ranger co-star Clarence Gilyard and that the two of them did not roundhouse kick the Antichrist into hell

[@moviesbye9294]

Thought you were gonna talk about the Nic Cage one 😢

[@odo9954]

2:02 🤔

[@kennethd.9436]

Red wine is the antidote it must be called sangre de Cristo. 😁

[@KellogsR-ny7ug]

Wine is always the antidote

[@AMultipolarWorldIsEmerging]

“Don’t kiss my son” lol

[@NostalgiNorden]

Nitpick but hy would the screenwriter have any input on the quality of the special effects?

[@jordanbarr850]

What is the new theme song?

[@ryancoulter4797]

It’s not Keystone. They filmed in Canada. It’s Minhas.

[@NostalgiaBrit]

Not gonna lie, I unironically, unconditionally & unapologetically _love_ these movies, _and_ the Nic Cage remake, _and_ the Kevin Sorbo sequel to said Nic Cage remake (even if I do utterly loathe & detest Sorbo as a person)!

[@thetalkingbear]

The first movie reminds me of a much better movie Airplane!

[@KellogsR-ny7ug]

Shirley you’re not serious?!

[@andreh1888]

Kirk genuinely seems like a very caring, good person, so I feel a little bad for this. However, tbh though there have been a countless brilliant religious men, it’s seems there are drastically more intellectually challenged ones. 😂

[@freakyzed8467]

Problem is when people do hateful things thinking that they are doing them with love. You can justify pretty much anything using the Bible and think you are doing God's will or helping save people. Spanish Inquisition is a great example.

[@easilydistracted5140]

Still think the Stand was much better than this bad movie

[@ranknvile1161]

So, if the soul goes to heaven, when it is raptured...Why would the bodies also disappear? WTF is God doing with the bodies? Too many questions. Someone get me Cameron on the phone...😏

[@lordmontymord8701]

In the Apocalypse-movies God also raptures nuclear weapons ... a very interesting point, isn't it?

[@athomicritics]

​@@lordmontymord8701captain kirk : "but why would god be in need of a nuke ?"

[@scripturalcontexts]

​@@lordmontymord8701what, God is rapturing the nukes so he can use them at the end of the eschaton?

[@scripturalcontexts]

Because pre-tribulation rapture theology is absolute nonsense and has no root in historic Christianity and was the invention of a fundamentalist preacher in the 19th century who got the idea after he heard a girl had a vision about a pre-tribulation rapture. Logic of the pre-tribulation rapture is absolutely insane because the passage which is often appealed to to argue for it 1st Thessalonians 4:13 - 18 is referring to the resurrection of the dead and the righteous being taken out of the world prior to its final destruction and renewal in the age to come. It somehow the pre-tribulation rip this passage out of its context and misinterpret what it says

[@Rhaenday]

Will we ever hear* you on an episode of God Awful Movies? =P

[@yvonnerogers6429]

👍🏻

[@declanhandley-byrne4335]

Pfff, I'd rather play golf on the holiest day of the week

[@canceresbunny]

We need the other christian trilogy, the one with the blonde cool dude that is kinda Mad Max.

[@lordmontymord8701]

Pretty sure he already did those ...

[@KellogsR-ny7ug]

David AR White?

[@canceresbunny]

@@lordmontymord8701 he did put them togueter?

[@canceresbunny]

@@KellogsR-ny7ug fuck yeah

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

First movie was the best the second had its moments but the third was just awful

[@HylianFox3]

And yet, as awful as these are, they're still better than the one with Nic Cage.

[@chasehedges6775]

👍💯

[@chasehedges6775]

Crazy

[@lordmontymord8701]

Well thats not hard. Making a movie with Cage where he doesn't even freak out once is a cinematic crime anyway.

[@cuttingbored4195]

@@lordmontymord8701 It really shook my faith in Saint Nicolas to see him out-acted by an ex-Marlboro Man in a Kirk Cameron movie.

[@NostalgiNorden]

Lord Of The Rings: The Movie

[@officialbrucewayne]

I don't know why Kirk Cameron gets all the hate. But that being said why is there a part 2 everyone but the "horrible" have been raptured. With possibly all of the people having been raptured except the people who God found evil... I just don't see how that's enough people to make more people and to make it look like no one was raptured.

[@mamawray]

Gotta say Id hate to be raptured. Imagine missing the apocalypse!

[@kaiwancallender2761]

Left behind movies are ridiculous