The Ten Commandments is probably one of the greatest movies ever made. It’s over three hours long, but moves as quickly as any kiddie matinee. Still, it’s not the only movie worth watching as a Passover event. The Abominable Dr. Phibes is about a vengeful psycho who’s out to kill the eight doctors (and one nurse) he blames for the death of his wife. His elaborate murders are based on the Biblical plagues that God brought down upon the Egyptians. There were ten plagues, but that’s a plot point. The Jews aren’t having an easy time nowadays, so it’s nice to enjoy any movie that honors their proud history.

There’s also the matter of my wanting J.R. jr. to have strong Jewish role models. My 6-year-old likes mad doctors, and really likes Dr. Phibes. It’s pretty funny to hear a little kid robotically intoning, “I am…already…dead.” Anyway, I suggested to him that Dr. Phibes might be Jewish. “Dad,” he sighed, “Dr. Phibes is a bad guy. There aren’t any bad Jewish doctors.” Oy!

 

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