Films Directed by Norman Jewison (Film Guide): Moonstruck, the Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, a Soldier's Story

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Commentary (films not included). Pages: 29. Chapters: Moonstruck, The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming, A Soldier's Story, ...And Justice for All, The Hurricane, Jesus Christ Superstar, Rollerball, The Cincinnati Kid, In the Heat of the Night, Fiddler on the Roof, In Country, F.I.S.T., The Thomas Crown Affair, Only You, Send Me No Flowers, Best Friends, Other People's Money, Bogus, The Thrill of It All, The Statement, Agnes of God, Gaily, Gaily, The Art of Love, 40 Pounds of Trouble. Excerpt: Jesus Christ Superstar is a 1973 American film adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock opera of the same name, based on the conflict between Judas and Jesus in the last weeks before the crucifixion of Jesus. The film was directed by Norman Jewison. Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson were nominated for two Golden Globe Awards in 1974 for their portrayals of Jesus and Judas, respectively. Although it attracted criticism from some religious groups, the film was generally well received. The film opens with a group of actors arriving in the Holy Land in a bus and preparing for the filming of Jesus Christ Superstar during the overture. Ted Neeley (Jesus) is seen shortly before entering the circle wearing a green tie-dye shirt. He pauses to observe them taking the cross off of the bus. He is next seen walking with Yvonne Elliman (Mary Magdalene) who is carrying the white robe that Ted Neeley is about to put on. As the group encircles them, you see the green tie-dye shirt come off. The show gets underway, and we see Judas sitting on a hill watching Jesus surrounded by followers. Judas is worried about Jesus' popularity - he is being hailed as a God, but Judas feels he is just a man, and fears the consequences of their growing movement (Heaven on Their Minds). The other disciples badger Jesus for information about his plans for the futur...