Help us understand a “wave offering” please. The priests merely wave the sheaves at heaven? It’s profoundly odd to my thinking. Slaughter and burning I get, as with cooking the flesh and eating. Is this Providing the Levites too with sustenance (or wages for their work role) as the earthly use of the offering? Cain seemingly didn’t understand that offering fruits of the freshly accursed ground, and no blood sacrifice, didn’t pass muster. That’s one of several reasons a “wave offering” perplexes me.
What about the companion movie, Napoleon Dynamite? Theology of the Cross, working through weakness, awkwardness, and things that look foolish. Never arriving at popularity - playing tetherball by himself, even at the end with Deb, he still plays the way he always played. Faithful in his plain callings, trusting without results, but always believing.
Nacho Libre is criminally underrated. Even from a critical perspective the dialogue is hilarious, the set pieces are memorable, and the soundtrack is outstanding.
Thank you Bryan. So fun to learn how you feel about Nacho! It has been a sort of litmus test in our family for friends and “potential “ spouses of our children. Are you a confessional Lutheran and what are your thoughts on the movie Nacho Libre!
It's pleasing to know, after watching the video, that your love of Nacho Libre has been vindicated. Hopefully you still have the Funko Pop I gave you when you were leaving Aurora.
I always appreciate your commentaries and hearing you on Issues, Etc.
Having not seen Nacho Libre - yet, except for the clips, I can't verify your assertion. However, there is a wide concensus that the movie Die Hard is a Christmas movie. After all, the action does take place on Christmas Eve. And, by way of perspective, the setting is the fictitious Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper. A Japanese name because back when it was made it was thought the Japanese were taking over everything. Now they are in decline due to a rapidly aging population. Some comfort for present fears of Chinese domination. Kingdoms rise and fall at His command....
Nacho Libre is fun! Authentic. Weird and Concentric also apply. The only thing missing in that 10 plus minute review was something about the concept of vocation from a Lutheran perspective.
Nacho Libre is a fantastic movie I didnt appreciate it when I first watched it but now its a classic. Its very Wes Anderson in its cinematography. I knew you had good taste!
Initially, I was intrigued to find out how in the world that movie could possibly be spun as anything but, “just plain dumb “. Now, I’m not so intrigued as IMPRESSED! I love this!
It’s a joy to be able to see and be reminded that as silly as this is, as silly and unserious as we humans can be, God continues to work through our awkwardness to love, teach and bring others to Himself.
Help us understand a “wave offering” please. The priests merely wave the sheaves at heaven? It’s profoundly odd to my thinking. Slaughter and burning I get, as with cooking the flesh and eating. Is this Providing the Levites too with sustenance (or wages for their work role) as the earthly use of the offering? Cain seemingly didn’t understand that offering fruits of the freshly accursed ground, and no blood sacrifice, didn’t pass muster. That’s one of several reasons a “wave offering” perplexes me.
What about the companion movie, Napoleon Dynamite? Theology of the Cross, working through weakness, awkwardness, and things that look foolish. Never arriving at popularity - playing tetherball by himself, even at the end with Deb, he still plays the way he always played. Faithful in his plain callings, trusting without results, but always believing.
Nacho Libre is criminally underrated. Even from a critical perspective the dialogue is hilarious, the set pieces are memorable, and the soundtrack is outstanding.
My bride completely agrees with you on the Nacho Libre front. And I agree as well, though I prefer Wes Anderson’s cinematography…
Thank you Bryan. So fun to learn how you feel about Nacho! It has been a sort of litmus test in our family for friends and “potential “ spouses of our children. Are you a confessional Lutheran and what are your thoughts on the movie Nacho Libre!
It's pleasing to know, after watching the video, that your love of Nacho Libre has been vindicated. Hopefully you still have the Funko Pop I gave you when you were leaving Aurora.
I always appreciate your commentaries and hearing you on Issues, Etc.
It is artistry.... and here is the Lutheran example, El Luterano Jr. in his debut in Hamtramck, MI.
https://youtu.be/LtloAEpf0v4?si=y0tu6WuoHxOlh81G
I ❤️Nacho Libre!! So many rich treasures!!
Great video with some good food for thought and faith, could be unpacked for a youth Bible study.. thank you!
Having not seen Nacho Libre - yet, except for the clips, I can't verify your assertion. However, there is a wide concensus that the movie Die Hard is a Christmas movie. After all, the action does take place on Christmas Eve. And, by way of perspective, the setting is the fictitious Nakatomi Plaza Skyscraper. A Japanese name because back when it was made it was thought the Japanese were taking over everything. Now they are in decline due to a rapidly aging population. Some comfort for present fears of Chinese domination. Kingdoms rise and fall at His command....
Nacho Libre is fun! Authentic. Weird and Concentric also apply. The only thing missing in that 10 plus minute review was something about the concept of vocation from a Lutheran perspective.
Nacho Libre is a fantastic movie I didnt appreciate it when I first watched it but now its a classic. Its very Wes Anderson in its cinematography. I knew you had good taste!
Initially, I was intrigued to find out how in the world that movie could possibly be spun as anything but, “just plain dumb “. Now, I’m not so intrigued as IMPRESSED! I love this!
It’s a joy to be able to see and be reminded that as silly as this is, as silly and unserious as we humans can be, God continues to work through our awkwardness to love, teach and bring others to Himself.
Can’t wait to share this!👍🏼🥰♥️