As a Jewish person living in 2013, there are very few things that cause distress amongst the community. I don't keep Kosher, which means I mix milk and meat, I eat shellfish and bacon (which is so amazing, it almost becomes a question of theology) and I don't rest on the Sabbath. Then again, I don't expect married women to wear wigs or expect them to dip in a communal bath after menstrating (bonus points: that same bath is used to purify untensils received by a gentile). But I have committed a bold atrocity.
I have never seen Schindler's List.
Keep in mind. I've bought it previously on both video and DVD. And I'm going to pick it up again on Blu-ray. The film is supposed to be phenomenal. So why haven't I watched it? I have a feeling it's going to be a bit depressing and to be honest, I've never felt, I'm too happy today, what could I watch to totally depress me? Wait -- I know...
Check out the press release after the jump and let me know if you want to watch it together after it comes out. I'll bring the purified utensils...
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