
Following Easter Sunday, we discuss Branson's pick-- Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ. Based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis and adapted by Paul Schrader, it is a 1988 film that explores the life and inner struggles of Jesus Christ played by Willem Dafoe. Shot on a tight budget in Morocco, the film depicts Jesus as a human with doubts, desires, and temptations. As Jesus grapples with his divine destiny and confronts his own humanity, the film delves into themes of faith, sacrifice, and the complexities of being both divine and human. Despite initial backlash and controversy from some religious groups, the film has been widely regarded for its bold and innovative approach to depicting the life of Jesus Christ and its thought-provoking exploration of spirituality.