March 17, 2006
Seek The Truth
Nope, this post is not about the unveiling of the truth regarding the "Hello Garci" issue, the verity of the coup plot or the alleged left-right connection/collaboration or even Manong Johnny’s allegation that Jamby cheated her way to the Senate.
Also, it is not about who is telling the truth in the legal case of Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code author who is sued by Michael Baigent and Richard Leigh (authors of The Holy Blood and the Holy Grail which they say The Da Vinci Code stole ideas from). Well, it is close enough.
"Seek the Truth" is the tagline of The Da Vinci Code movie. Yes, the controversial book which sold 40 million copies worldwide, is now on film and will be released this coming May 2006.
Ron Howard directed the movie. Writing credits feature Dan Brown (novel) and Akiva Goldsman (screenplay). The film’s plot outline: A murder in the Louvre and clues in Da Vinci paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery protected by a secret society for two thousand years — which could shake the foundations of Christianity.
Cast:
Tom Hanks …. Robert Langdon
Audrey Tautou …. Sophie Neveu
Ian McKellen …. Sir Leigh Teabing
Alfred Molina …. Bishop Aringarosa
Jürgen Prochnow …. André Vernet
Paul Bettany …. Silas
Jean Reno …. Bezu Fache
Etienne Chicot …. Lt. Collet
Jean-Pierre Marielle …. Jacques Sauniere
Clive Carter …. Detective Chief Inspector (Biggin Hill)
Seth Gabel …. Michael the Cleric
Rest of the cast listed alphabetically:
Marie-Françoise Audollent …. Sister Sandrine
David Bark-Jones …. Richard
Jean-Yves Berteloot …. Remy
Daisy Doidge-Hill …. Sophie Age 8
Christopher Fosh …. PC Edwards
Joe Grossi …. Church Official
Paul Herbert …. Young Sophie's Father
Arnaud Klein …. French Police Officer
Dhaffer L'Abidine …. PTS Agent
Michael Norton …. French Detective
Peter Pedrero …. Young Silas's father
Harry Taylor …. Detective Chief Inspector
Will Dan Brown win in the court case?
Is the case just a publicity stunt?
Will the movie outsell the book?
Will Catholics allow it to be shown?
Which will be better? The movie or the book?
Will I watch the movie and be left in awe?
Did Gloria really cheat? Will she last until May?
Decipher that. Seek the Truth.



