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Marjoe
Jun 3, 2011 11:01:41 GMT -5
Post by Armand Tanzarian on Jun 3, 2011 11:01:41 GMT -5
www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-O9aNl2Xrk (In parts) www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVUNPeCCRUw (In Full) I've heard about the movie, but didn't think any copies survive on youtube. But there are several. A little background: Marjoe was a child preacher in the 40s and 50s, you know the type. As he grew he started to lose his desire for this kind of showmanship, as well as his faith to some extent of this kind of baptist tradition. Wanting to get out of the business, he let a film crew film him, literally, put on a show. He even gives interviews of the abuse he suffered as a child, and how he manipulates whole crowds into giving money. It was an enlightening film in 1972, it will still be today.
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Marjoe
Jun 5, 2011 1:47:00 GMT -5
Post by Admiral Lithp on Jun 5, 2011 1:47:00 GMT -5
According to Wiki, he did in fact get into acting after this. That's good to know.
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Marjoe
Jun 8, 2011 16:42:32 GMT -5
Post by mistermuncher on Jun 8, 2011 16:42:32 GMT -5
He's in the Pilot episode of Kojak.
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Marjoe
Jun 10, 2011 0:21:45 GMT -5
Post by Radiation on Jun 10, 2011 0:21:45 GMT -5
I'm going to have to watch those videos when I get a chance, it seems interesting and I think I've heard of this kid before.
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Marjoe
Jun 16, 2011 1:19:37 GMT -5
Post by giantfossilpenguin on Jun 16, 2011 1:19:37 GMT -5
He was also the star of a crappy Star Wars rip-off. Gah, can't think of the name; but it's some weird Barbarella-esque, poor effects monstrosity, with a barely comprehensible storline. Starcrash, that's it! The Hof even has a part!
GFP
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Marjoe
Jun 23, 2011 3:18:28 GMT -5
Post by katsuro on Jun 23, 2011 3:18:28 GMT -5
Marjoe was a child preacher in the 40s and 50s, you know the type. As he grew he started to lose his desire for this kind of showmanship, as well as his faith to some extent of this kind of baptist tradition. Wanting to get out of the business, he let a film crew film him, literally, put on a show. He even gives interviews of the abuse he suffered as a child, and how he manipulates whole crowds into giving money. Sounds a lot like the start of The Last Exorcism, apart from the abuse bit. Wonder if that's in any way based on him. Edit: Just googled Marjoe Gortner. The Last Exorcsim HAS to be based on him, the similarities are just too great. |
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Marjoe
Jun 26, 2011 16:18:11 GMT -5
Post by Thejebusfire on Jun 26, 2011 16:18:11 GMT -5
And I thought the kids on Jesus Camp were brainwashed.
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Marjoe
Oct 3, 2011 11:28:48 GMT -5
Post by yellowjacket on Oct 3, 2011 11:28:48 GMT -5
OK so I'm breaking a MAJOR FORUM RULE with this necro-post but this is my favorite topic lately and a new thread just didn't seem prudent. Discovering this movie in 06 led me away from the cognitive dissonance I was employing to maintain my superstitious beliefs. It took 4 yrs to walk away from supernatural sky daddy. The "related videos" sidebar on the right hand side showed Hitchens and Dawkins - I had NEVER been exposed to them before.
If anyone has any questions about Marjoe - the man, the movie, or the myth, I can probably answer them.
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Marjoe
Oct 3, 2011 18:20:44 GMT -5
Post by Admiral Lithp on Oct 3, 2011 18:20:44 GMT -5
Screw 'em, look for QualiaSoup.
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Marjoe
Nov 14, 2011 18:05:01 GMT -5
Post by xaria on Nov 14, 2011 18:05:01 GMT -5
i watched star crash this summer and when i spotted his name in the opening credits i spent the next 10 minutes screaming 'Marjoe fucking Gortner?!'
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Marjoe
Nov 15, 2011 19:29:09 GMT -5
Post by Admiral Lithp on Nov 15, 2011 19:29:09 GMT -5
Hey, did Yellowjacket die?
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Marjoe
Nov 15, 2011 23:53:55 GMT -5
Post by Napoleon the Clown on Nov 15, 2011 23:53:55 GMT -5
It was necroed for that?
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