by Janice Ng | Feb 27, 2015 | News Slider
Brianna Langley and Mignonne Bryant lead this week’s Lumination News from behind the anchor’s desk, bringing the latest news from Nashville and Lipscomb. Go behind the scenes of the mayoral forum that was held right here on campus with Erin King. Also, find out how last week’s ice storm impacted Lipscomb’s showing of a famous Broadway musical with reporter Colleen Casner. This year, Valentine’s Day came with a debut of a controversial film, “Fifty Shades of Grey.” Mignonne Bryant finds out why movie ticket sales are highest here in the south. Katherine Harris has world news headlines, Sarah McGee provides Hollywood buzz, Thomas Jones has weather updates, and Charlie Bateman keeps you up to speed with sports. Have an event or story idea you would like us to cover? Contact our news director at...
by Mignonne Bryant | Feb 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Fifty Shades of Grey had record-breaking ticket sales, and according to Fandango, ticket sales were highest in what’s known as the “Bible Belt.” According to Fortune, the steamy film brought in $85 million it’s opening weekend, and it is Fandango’s fastest-selling R-rated movie in its entire history. “A lot of people reading the book were women,” pastor at Belmont Heights John Garner said. “And that’s very sad to me because this whole movie is about dominance and making women way less than they should be.” Garner suggests that the reason for the high sales in the “Bible Belt” may be tied to church life. “Here in the South, you have some repressed sexuality, and here’s an opportunity to explore new things and that kind of stuff,” Garner said. Some Lipscomb students have avoided seeing the movie or reading the books altogether. “I know a lot more people that kind of took a stand against it and did not go see the movie because of its content, because of the message it sent,” junior Cole Meador said. “I was not interested in going to go see it at all.” One pastor argues that the movie choices people make reveal what they support. “I would say to anyone thinking about watching: number one, any movie I watch or you watch, we’re saying almost we approve of this and here’s our money so you can make another one,” pastor at Judson Baptist Mike James said. “So as a believer – when we spend our money in theaters – we’re actually endorsing the theme and the values of that movie.” While it may have...
