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What would NOAH tweet about?

So news of Darren Aronofsky's NOAH is popping up all over the web.  From this story on USA Today to hundreds of twitter feeds and Facebook posts. Not only is the excitement is building from the different outlets and word of mouth, but also through Aronofsky's tweets from his direct feed. You can go follow him here for a play by play on the movie's progress. Russell Crowe is even engaging in tweeting about his experience along the way. It made me start thinking, "What would NOAH tweet if he could?" Day 1 - lots of rain... people are laughing at my ark. They think I'm an #epicfail Day 10 - Water has overcome our city. People are not laughing anymore. They're begging to get in. #thisishard Day 20 - I don't see a living soul...very sad. Surrounded by water.  #confusedbutstayingfaithful Day 30 - I really want off this big boat. My family is grumbling, but I'm trusting God. #theanimalssmell Day 40 - I see a rainbow. We've found land....

Bringing the Bible Back to Film ...

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Have you noticed a trend lately?  I cringe in saying the word trend, as it implies this is something that will go out of style.  However, when has being a Christian ever been in style? Jesus was even rebuked in his own time. I think it takes big ones to stand alone in a stream of secular filmmakers and make waves with a quality film, about ... you got it - Christianity.  We all know those films are sadly far and few between. So I'm happy to introduce to you the BIGGEST Biblical Epic since PASSION OF THE CHRIST (which I loved by the way).   Darren Aronofsky, who was the Director of BLACK SWAN, THE WRESTLER, and REQUIEM FOR A DREAM, will release the epic Biblical tale of Noah and the Ark .  The premise is, "In a world ravaged by human sin, Noah is given a divine mission: to build an Ark to save creation from the coming flood." The screenplay was written by Aronofsky and Ari Handel and revised by Academy Award-nominated scree...