The Agenda

By Dave Fischer

[Note: This article originally appeared in The Agenda #15]

Every rumor of another movie about the
early punk scene is met with trepidation by the fans of that period. Every time
we hear about another film project covering the life of Darby Crash, we hear a
chorus of moans from the ranks of the obsessed. It was a period of high drama
and embarrassing excess, and every survivor seems to be a mental case with an
arsenal of axes to grind.

Jesus Christ and the Terrible, Horrible,
No Good, Very Bad Day

by Dave Fischer

Nickelodeon’s long-awaited collaboration with Mel Gibson kicks off with this funny story about Jesus being crucified by the Romans. Animated by the same artists responsible for “Rugrats” and “As Told by Ginger,” this portrayal of the character of Christ is accessible and engaging for children of all ages.