Ultrachrist! (2003)

Actors: Michael R. Thomas (actor), Kim Gatewood (actress), Caroline Whitney Smith (actress), Don Creech (actor), Kerry Douglas Dye (director), Kerry Douglas Dye (writer), Kerry Douglas Dye (actor), Kerry Douglas Dye (writer), Kerry Douglas Dye (editor), Jen MacNeil (actress), Jen MacNeil (actress), Jen MacNeil (actress), Danielle Langlois (actress), Mike Urdaneta (actor), Jordan Hoffman (producer),

Plot: Jesus returns to Earth in present-day NYC, sent by his Father to usher in 2000 years of Godly peace. Unfortunately, modern young people respond poorly to this bearded weirdo. Taking the advice of a market research guru, Jesus has a Spandex costume made and declares himself "Ultrachrist", an urban sin-fighter. Unfortunately, his Father doesn't approve of these unorthodox techniques, while the Antichrist (the NYC Parks Commissioner) ressurects an army of famous sinners to make sure Ultrachrist's mission fails.

Keywords: antichrist, character-name-in-title, dominatrix, fish-out-of-water, hitler, independent-film, jewish-humor, lesbian, new-york-city, nixon
Genres: Comedy,
Taglines: Get ready for a whole new Christ!! He's Back . . . And Better Than Ever!

Quotes:

Jesus/Ultrachrist!: Adolf Hitler! The guy who put "Eich!" in The Third Re... eich!

Jesus/Ultrachrist!: The crucifix is the symbol of Christianity? I HATED the crucifix! OUCH!

Jane: Wow, that's alotta stigmata!

Archangel Ira: Jada, I've never met anyone like you.::Jada Jennsen: You've never been to the Hamptons?

Jada Jennsen: You're getting really high 'zzzzzzz' on our Buzz-ometer. What are some of your hobbies?::Jesus/Ultrachrist!: Contrition. And, you know, working with wood?

Jesus/Ultrachrist!: I understand that your faith is shaken, but just because Father Barry grabbed your tushy in Sunday school is no reason to spurn all religion.::Molly: I never told anyone about that! You really are Jesus! Or a friend of Father Barry.

[Archangel Ira is bragging to God the Father]::Archangel Ira: I don't have to tell you, but I was something of a minor prophet in my day. Which, glory be to you! We used to say it takes the divine hand of God to make even a minor prophet. And this was before the Nasdaq!

Jesus/Ultrachrist!: I feel out of touch with the people of today. There are so many new words to learn, like "extranet" and "foofaraw".

Adolph Hitler: Ach! Ist der Ultrachriswitz!

John the Baptist (1990)

Actors: Terry L. Noss (producer), Gregory Snegoff (actor), Gregory Snegoff (actor), Richard Rich (producer), Jared F. Brown (producer), James Koford (editor), Richard Rich (director), Lex de Azevedo (composer), Brian Nissen (writer), Brian Nissen (actor), Ray Porter (actor), Thomas J. Tobin (editor), Bruce Winant (actor), Ivan Crosland (actor), Karen Higgins (miscellaneous crew),

Plot: John the Baptist, born to an elderly couple in answer to their prayers and a promise from God, grows up to be a prophet, preaching of the coming of the messiah. He fulfills Biblical prophecy by recognizing Jesus as the promised Savior and baptizing Him going before the Lord. The moving story of John the Baptist begins as Elizabeth, a virtuous older woman who longs for a child, delights in watching a young boy playing outside her window. Her husband Zacharias, chosen to offer incense to God at the temple, is visited there by the Angel Gabriel who tells him that his wife is to bear a son. Zacharias can't believe this miracle but the angels assures him," All things are possible with the Lord." Because of his disbelief, Zacharias suddenly falls deaf and mute, unable to tell his family and neighbors what happened to him. When Elizabeth's son is born and family members ask his name, she answers " John " a name they refuse to accept since none among them share it. The family asks Zacharias his son's name and as he writes "John" on a tablet, his hearing and speech are restored, and he shares with them prophecy of the role his son is to play. John grows up to be strong in both body and spirit, living a humble life on the banks of the River Jordan. He preaches of the imminent coming of a savior, and baptizes people in the river in the name of the messiah, preparing the way for Jesus. All of this proves disturbing to the Pharisees and their leader, Caiaphas, who tries to convince King Herod*. The King is reluctant but not his wife, Herodias. Even when Pharisee spies question John as he preaches of the repentance, he does not temper his word, calling Herod a sinner for taking his brother's wife. This accusation drives Herodias to demand John's capture and death but before this happens, Jesus approaches the place where John is preaching. "Behold, the lamb of God", John cries out, recognizing the savior about whom he has been preaching. Jesus asks John to Baptize him and when that happens, the heavens open and the Holy Spirit appears in the form of a dove. Even though his life is in danger from Herodias and Herod, John refuses to flee, declaring," My work is done".

Keywords: answer-to-prayer, baptism, bible, character-name-in-title, christian, christianity, domineering-wife, independent-film, john-the-baptist, king
Genres: Animation, Biography, Family, Short,