PrincessMommy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have this weird fascination with Scientology and I'd really like to see the documentary on HBO. Does anyone know if it's available elsewhere or how long it might take for it to go to Netflix or Amazon live-streaming? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Following along, because I'd love to watch it too. Have you read the book it's based on? From everything I've read, there's nothing really new to the documentary that wasn't in the book, and some of the video they show can be found on YouTube (like the David Miscaviage speaches and the Tom Cruise video). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 no, I haven't ... that's a great idea though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEJ Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 What is it called? I'd be interested in watching that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Going Clear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idnib Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 It was on vimeo 2 days ago. I had a tab open intending to watch it, never got to it, and poof. I'll let you know if I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 It was on vimeo 2 days ago. I had a tab open intending to watch it, never got to it, and poof. I'll let you know if I find it. interesting. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 A bit OT, but is anyone else dying for Katie Holmes to write a tell-all book??? I know she won't because I'm sure his legal team closed that door hard, but a girl can dream. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 A bit OT, but is anyone else dying for Katie Holmes to write a tell-all book??? I know she won't because I'm sure his legal team closed that door hard, but a girl can dream. She and Nicole should co-author. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 I agree. it would make a great book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 You guys want book suggestions? Because I've read tons. :p 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Do you have cable? We have Comcast and they run "free HBO weekends" a few times a year here. I think they have one coming up. I know Cox does the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Don't know, but you could read the book, it is Lawrence Wright's Going Clear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Do you have cable? We have Comcast and they run "free HBO weekends" a few times a year here. I think they have one coming up. I know Cox does the same. no, satellite. I think I may read the book, but honestly...I'm lazy and I'd like to watch my gossip rather than read it :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Have you watched the BBC Panorama documentary from 2005, and it's follow-up from 2007? (Secrets of Scientology, and. Scientology and Me) they're both on YouTube. Also check out theLipTv on YouTube. They've done some interesting Scientology interviews and reporting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 You guys want book suggestions? Because I've read tons. :p I'd really prefer to see them side by side in a tell all interview. I keep thinking about the difficult parenting choices these women have had to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I remember doing a paper on Scientology back in 1978 for a university religious studies class. It was a lot harder doing the research in the (effectively) pre-internet era, but even then the groups practices were shocking and disturbing. I must admit feeling slight concern over the content of my paper, which I had not expected to be so critical going in, as I discovered Scientology has a principle of "fair game," which means there is "open season" on critics of the group. Very disturbing cult. Bill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 My mom used to live in Clearwater, Florida and the stories she heard were weird to say the least. I personally wouldn't trust any religion that makes its members wear black/navy long sleeve suits and walk anywhere in the summer down there! 😱😱 It is sad what they have done in Clearwater. Because they are a religion they are tax exempt, but they bought all this high value property on the water! So when mom lived there they kept raising her taxes to make up for the loss. NOT cool! They keep to themselves (understatement there) but the cost is high. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have this tab open, it looks like its there, but I haven't had a chance to watch it, got it from google:http://stream1.moviecpa.in/play.php?movie=4257858 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 I have this tab open, it looks like its there, but I haven't had a chance to watch it, got it from google: http://stream1.moviecpa.in/play.php?movie=4257858 Oh my! It's late now, but I want to watch it... I'll try tomorrow...maybe I'll get lucky. What do you know about Movie CPA. It looks free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I have this tab open, it looks like its there, but I haven't had a chance to watch it, got it from google: http://stream1.moviecpa.in/play.php?movie=4257858 What do you know about Movie CPA. It looks free. FINE PRINT when signing up for the free trial: *To enroll in the membership program, you will be required to enter into a trial membership of 5 days, during which time your credit card will not be charged. If you decide to continue, do nothing, and your credit card will be charged the monthly payment of $49.95 on day 6 of your enrollment. To discontinue your membership, call 1-855-202-5588 any time 24 hours a day to cancel. Unless you call to cancel, you will be charged a membership fee of $49.95 per month every month." So if you do it, make sure you call and cancel by the end of Day 5! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Doesn't HBO plan to offer some of their content on a new HBO streaming option? Like a pay per view? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Yes, that is what I was linking. HBO Now. Not to be confused with HBO Go which is a little different. but it looks like HBONow has a monthly fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 FINE PRINT when signing up for the free trial: *To enroll in the membership program, you will be required to enter into a trial membership of 5 days, during which time your credit card will not be charged. If you decide to continue, do nothing, and your credit card will be charged the monthly payment of $49.95 on day 6 of your enrollment. To discontinue your membership, call 1-855-202-5588 any time 24 hours a day to cancel. Unless you call to cancel, you will be charged a membership fee of $49.95 per month every month." So if you do it, make sure you call and cancel by the end of Day 5! thanks..I didn't see that. $50 is a lot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedmom4 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks for this thread! I've always had an interest in Scientology. My library has the book Going Clear and I'll be picking it up today. I agree it would be interesting if Katie Holmes wrote a tell-all but it's doubtful it could happen. I'm really curious what attracts people to Scientology. Elise in NC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks for this thread! I've always had an interest in Scientology. My library has the book Going Clear and I'll be picking it up today. I agree it would be interesting if Katie Holmes wrote a tell-all but it's doubtful it could happen. I'm really curious what attracts people to Scientology. Elise in NC Really, in 2015 with so much information about them, what does draw people in? It used to be the promise of getting to the secret levels but there are no secrets anymore. Is it the celebrities?? It is mind-blowing to me that a man can write a religion and, 60 or so years later, it is worth millions (billions?) of dollars. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Really, in 2015 with so much information about them, what does draw people in? It used to be the promise of getting to the secret levels but there are no secrets anymore. Is it the celebrities?? It is mind-blowing to me that a man can write a religion and, 60 or so years later, it is worth millions (billions?) of dollars. I agree... it boggles the mind. Many years ago I knew someone whose dd joined Scientology. By his own admission his daughter's life was pretty "messed up". He was pretty happy with the results (she was only a couple of years in)... and said it seemed to put her on a positive path. I was horrified and concerned, but have lost track and have no idea how it ended up. I think there's definitely a lure for people who have pretty troubled childhood/lives... and celebrities often seem to fit that profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 A lot of the very early levels are straight-up hypnotism, that induces a sense of euphoria in the person. Several of their front-groups, like Narcanon (drug rehab), WISE (which promises to help businesses be more successful) and Craigslist ads for "Improve communication in your marriage!", among others, make zero mention of Scientology in the beginning, but are actually delivering those lower levels. You have an amazing, euphoric experience, and you want more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne in CA Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 I had a coworker who was a Scientology member. They lure people in with classes that are very helpful. I understand that their quit smoking program is amazing. I know Christians who have used it successfully, so I was shocked to read the Tom Cruise unauthorized biography and see what Scientology really is. Scary stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks, Xuzi, for the video recommendations. What really struck me was when he said, "Can you imagine the Church of England behaving like this?" Truly, if the Pope or any other major religious figure tried to pull half the stuff the Scientologists do, it would be front page news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks, Xuzi, for the video recommendations. What really struck me was when he said, "Can you imagine the Church of England behaving like this?" Truly, if the Pope or any other major religious figure tried to pull half the stuff the Scientologists do, it would be front page news! No kidding! Interrupting an interview to list off all the "sexual perversions" of the person being interviewed?? It's vile. And check out the "LAX Ambush" video on You Tube of top church leaders confronting an ex-member (one of the ones who appears in Going Clear). It's just... no words. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milovany Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 thanks..I didn't see that. $50 is a lot!! You can watch this one video for free (during the four or five day free trial) and then just call and cancel when you're done. Just make sure you do call and cancel before the charge hits on day six. :) I've done a lot of things like this, calling to cancel when I was done and before I was charged. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 No kidding! Interrupting an interview to list off all the "sexual perversions" of the person being interviewed?? It's vile. And check out the "LAX Ambush" video on You Tube of top church leaders confronting an ex-member (one of the ones who appears in Going Clear). It's just... no words. going through a couple of the videos you recommended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommybee Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 This one was interesting as well: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Why is it ok to call this a cult? And I wonder if we have boardies who are Scientologists? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Why is it ok to call this a cult? And I wonder if we have boardies who are Scientologists? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasperstone Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Going Clear Is that the name of the film? What's the name of the book? I'm fascinated by them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xuzi Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Is that the name of the film? What's the name of the book? I'm fascinated by them as well. Same title for both. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 ladybugs Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 Did you see this on facebook that Mike Rowe wrote? https://www.facebook.com/TheRealMikeRowe?fref=nf How awful for that woman!! ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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