Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Movies Trivia: In Dogma, what does God like to do?

Dogma is a classic parody of religion and religious extremists that brought us such gems as "the Buddy Christ" and Alanis Morissette as God.  The movie is filled with hysterical moments that can piss off just about everyone.  At its core, however, is a search for God...both literal and metaphorical.  God, as portrayed by Alanis Morissette, has a hobby (that ultimately gets her into trouble).  So, off of Pocket Trivia: Movies Trivia:  In Dogma, what does God like to do?  Is it Watch Soap Operas, go clubbing, magic tricks or play Skiball?

The correct answer to this one is play Skiball, which has an important plot element for the movie.  At its beginning, God takes the body of a homeless man to play Skiball.  The man is beaten into a coma (by agents working with Bartleby and Loki).  With God in a coma and unable to leave His body, He is unable to stop Loki and Bartleby from entering Church - and defying the word of God, thus resulting in the end of all of existance.  Ultimately, Bethany pulls the plug on God, allowing Him (well, Her) to return to heaven and stop the fallen angels.

This movie is the definition of parody and sacrilegious behavior, basically.

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