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Nov 18, 2014 13:10:26 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2014 13:10:26 GMT -5
The Cup made by Tibetan Buddhist. It's slow  but embodies dharma.
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Nov 20, 2014 13:05:32 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 13:05:32 GMT -5
The Man character in The Man Facing Southeast demonstrates to me the act of unfettered response -- give up a coat to someone who needs it, take the conductors baton when moved to do so... first time that concept was illustrated so clearly to me. Haven't seen K-Pax. The Man is institutionalized because he has no filters (that which fetters the typical response). I've only seen those last three you list. I love dystopian sci-fi in general. I thought 2001 A Space Odyssey was moving. The underlying concept was pretty intriguing. But I didn't include it, even though the experience was spiritual in a sense. It's speculation. Looking forward to Interstellar! |
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Nov 20, 2014 13:30:14 GMT -5
Post by silver on Nov 20, 2014 13:30:14 GMT -5
The Man character in The Man Facing Southeast demonstrates to me the act of unfettered response -- give up a coat to someone who needs it, take the conductors baton when moved to do so... first time that concept was illustrated so clearly to me. Haven't seen K-Pax. The Man is institutionalized because he has no filters (that which fetters the typical response). I've only seen those last three you list. I love dystopian sci-fi in general. I thought 2001 A Space Odyssey was moving. The underlying concept was pretty intriguing. But I didn't include it, even though the experience was spiritual in a sense. It's speculation. Looking forward to Interstellar! When I went to Rotten Tomatoes just now to look up The Man Facing Southeast, it wasn't even there - I'll check again, though. Movie talk brought to mind one i saw not long ago, The Thin Red line and I don't recall anybody mentioning it, but thought it deserved a mention...here's one critic's opinion: "somehow this surrealistic rumination on nature (both phyical and psychological)manages to become the most real of war films. All of the grass level filming, where you can't really see the enemy... claustrophic and metaphoric at the same time. This is the zen of war - the film really puts you right there, letting you see all the casualties and conflicts and letting you decide which path you would take if you were "enlisted". Fine performances abound, and I found Nick Nolte's Colonel Tall to be an awesome portrayal. 14 years have passed with this film, and I found it fun to see all the actors who just "show up" in cameo roles, like John Travolta and George Clooney. My only real complaints about this film have to do with pacing and length. At 3 hours, there certainly was ample opportunity for some judicious editing (many a scene, especially the flashbacks and more surreal material, could have been shortened) - which would have given a tighter narrative; but even that wouldn't have covered the big "breather" that the film takes about 3/4 of the way through. After the hill is taken and Charly Co returns to base camp, the film loses all momentum dealing with the aftermath of the campaign, which makes the then repositioning of the company up river under new and incompetent command, seem a superflous tag - a feeling compounded by the sacrifice made by the film's narrator and "soul". Better if the film would have left out this portion of the film entirely and cut to the company leaving Guadacanal on the LCV. Yet, in spite of these obvious missteps, the film is compelling, and its ruminations on the origin of evil and mankind's loss of harmony make this film a must see." Thought it was a little too long, but I was compelled to watch it that one time and then donated it to my library -- I'll probably go watch it one more time. |
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Nov 20, 2014 13:46:19 GMT -5
Post by silver on Nov 20, 2014 13:46:19 GMT -5
re The Man Facing Southeast, I see amazon has it coming some time soon.
I guess rotten tomatoes doesn't have it because it's an Argentinian film...?
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Nov 20, 2014 13:52:44 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2014 13:52:44 GMT -5
The Man character in The Man Facing Southeast demonstrates to me the act of unfettered response -- give up a coat to someone who needs it, take the conductors baton when moved to do so... first time that concept was illustrated so clearly to me. Haven't seen K-Pax. The Man is institutionalized because he has no filters (that which fetters the typical response). I've only seen those last three you list. I love dystopian sci-fi in general. I thought 2001 A Space Odyssey was moving. The underlying concept was pretty intriguing. But I didn't include it, even though the experience was spiritual in a sense. It's speculation. Looking forward to Interstellar! When I went to Rotten Tomatoes just now to look up The Man Facing Southeast, it wasn't even there - I'll check again, though. Movie talk brought to mind one i saw not long ago, The Thin Red line and I don't recall anybody mentioning it, but thought it deserved a mention...here's one critic's opinion: "somehow this surrealistic rumination on nature (both phyical and psychological)manages to become the most real of war films. All of the grass level filming, where you can't really see the enemy... claustrophic and metaphoric at the same time. This is the zen of war - the film really puts you right there, letting you see all the casualties and conflicts and letting you decide which path you would take if you were "enlisted". Fine performances abound, and I found Nick Nolte's Colonel Tall to be an awesome portrayal. 14 years have passed with this film, and I found it fun to see all the actors who just "show up" in cameo roles, like John Travolta and George Clooney. My only real complaints about this film have to do with pacing and length. At 3 hours, there certainly was ample opportunity for some judicious editing (many a scene, especially the flashbacks and more surreal material, could have been shortened) - which would have given a tighter narrative; but even that wouldn't have covered the big "breather" that the film takes about 3/4 of the way through. After the hill is taken and Charly Co returns to base camp, the film loses all momentum dealing with the aftermath of the campaign, which makes the then repositioning of the company up river under new and incompetent command, seem a superflous tag - a feeling compounded by the sacrifice made by the film's narrator and "soul". Better if the film would have left out this portion of the film entirely and cut to the company leaving Guadacanal on the LCV. Yet, in spite of these obvious missteps, the film is compelling, and its ruminations on the origin of evil and mankind's loss of harmony make this film a must see." Thought it was a little too long, but I was compelled to watch it that one time and then donated it to my library -- I'll probably go watch it one more time. I liked Thin Red Line -- especially when Pvt Witt becomes the distraction -- awesome heroism. The Mission was excellent too -- very moving and nice philosophical musing on if violence is ever justified. The score alone is worth listening to. I thought about both but included neither on purpose. Though cinematically Red Line is closer to the mark. here's a collage of snips from TRL someone put together |
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Jan 8, 2015 12:56:17 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2015 12:56:17 GMT -5
I saw Birdman today. First of all, if you plan to see it, don't watch any previews or trailers. There is a central question which about three seconds of preview gives away. Besides that, in spite of that, I really liked the film. I had figured out what this central question would be before watching it. The opening scene asks the question. Michael Keaton plays Reagan, an actor who played Birdman, a superhero in three films twenty years ago, big block-busters, very successful, he's still famous and popular with the public from playing Birdman. He has adapted a book by Raymond Carver as a play on Broadway (pretty existentially oriented). He also directs and is one of the four main actors. Rehearsals are not going well, next day is not the opening but first view, an unofficial opening with 1/2 priced tickets which is a first run-through, essentially a non-reviewed public rehearsal. Emma Stone plays his daughter, out of rehab, works at the theater for him as a go-for. It's an extraordinarily out of the.....mold film. Sort-of vulgar in parts (just as a little warning). It takes place over about 4-5 days, mostly in the theater, on stage and otherwise and on the streets of NY and a local bar. Ed Norton and Naomi Watts, also in it as major characters. ......I couldn't recommend it to just anybody..........well.......yea, maybe I could. I almost can't say anything else so as not to spoil it. unusual movie.. its good though truth or dare? |
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Jan 8, 2015 14:57:17 GMT -5
Post by zendancer on Jan 8, 2015 14:57:17 GMT -5
SDP: Don't waste your money on Interstellar. It was totally unbelievable. I went because the science was supposed to be good. It wasn't. I told a friend that if you think a guy can fall off a 90 story skyscraper and catch himself on a ledge with one hand as he passes the fiftieth floor, you'll like the movie. Otherwise, forget it. Instead, go see The Imitation Game. Not only is it a great movie, but the story is true, and even if you think you know the whole story, this movie tells part of it that you probably don't know or haven't thought about. I knew about Alan Turing and his help in breaking the Enigma code, and his famous Turing Machine "test," but I certainly didn't know "the rest of the story." Great flick with excellent acting!
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Jan 10, 2015 10:04:07 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2015 10:04:07 GMT -5
SDP: Don't waste your money on Interstellar. It was totally unbelievable. I went because the science was supposed to be good. It wasn't. I told a friend that if you think a guy can fall off a 90 story skyscraper and catch himself on a ledge with one hand as he passes the fiftieth floor, you'll like the movie. Otherwise, forget it. Instead, go see The Imitation Game. Not only is it a great movie, but the story is true, and even if you think you know the whole story, this movie tells part of it that you probably don't know or haven't thought about. I knew about Alan Turing and his help in breaking the Enigma code, and his famous Turing Machine "test," but I certainly didn't know "the rest of the story." Great flick with excellent acting! yes, very good movie and Mr. Turing helped pave the way for internet addictions...  |
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Jan 11, 2015 3:39:18 GMT -5
Post by laughter on Jan 11, 2015 3:39:18 GMT -5
 "Calvary" is a poignant, sometimes darkly funny and very adult exploration of the aftermath of the sexual scandal in the Catholic church told in, by, and through the fictional inhabitants of a small Irish coastal town. Brendon Gleeson is the main character, a priest late in life to the calling and innocent of the scandal dealing with the wake of it amongst his parishioners. Who knew that they surfed in Ireland?? The existential issues covered include (1) forgiveness (2) The existential double-bind posed by the concept of action best expressed by the aphorism "all evil men need to succeed is for good men to do nothing" (3) detachment (4) ego based in spirituality and how that's challenged (5) crises of faith |
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Jan 16, 2015 7:16:45 GMT -5
Post by laughter on Jan 16, 2015 7:16:45 GMT -5
 Saw "Her" the other day. A historical figure generally well-known for introducing/popularizing Zen in the west makes a disembodied appearance about 4/5ths of the way through. The visuals were some stunning poetry in this one. Existential issues explored: - the here, the now, the infinite and transcendence. - what it means to be human, and what it means to relate. |
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Jan 16, 2015 9:31:33 GMT -5
Post by stardustpilgrim on Jan 16, 2015 9:31:33 GMT -5
 A historical figure generally well-known for introducing/popularizing Zen in the west makes a disembodied appearance about 4/5ths of the way through. The visuals were some stunning poetry in this one. Existential issues explored: - the here, the now, the infinite and transcendence. - what it means to be human, and what it means to relate. What film? |
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Jan 17, 2015 3:17:12 GMT -5
Post by laughter on Jan 17, 2015 3:17:12 GMT -5
A historical figure generally well-known for introducing/popularizing Zen in the west makes a disembodied appearance about 4/5ths of the way through. The visuals were some stunning poetry in this one. Existential issues explored: - the here, the now, the infinite and transcendence. - what it means to be human, and what it means to relate. What film? "Her". Do you see an image in this post? |
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Jan 17, 2015 8:58:26 GMT -5
Post by zendancer on Jan 17, 2015 8:58:26 GMT -5
Nope. No image here.
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Jan 17, 2015 20:27:38 GMT -5
Post by stardustpilgrim on Jan 17, 2015 20:27:38 GMT -5
Thanks......yea.....no image. I saw Her when it first came out, liked it very much. But one thing that bothered me, curious if it registered with anyone else. The main character, Joaquin Phoenix played, he always wore bright colors, bright orange, bright yellow etc....it just seemed odd. Did it seem odd to anyone else? It did not seem to fit who...he...was....... |
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Jan 18, 2015 9:52:09 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2015 9:52:09 GMT -5
 A wonderful movie.. highly recommended Frank: "You ever think about quitting?" Cheryl Strayed: "Only once about ever two minutes or so." Frank: "Hell, I've quit a bunch of stuff. I quit jobs, quit marriages." Cheryl Strayed: "Do you regret any of them?" Frank: "I didn't have a choice. There's never been a time where there's been a fork in my road." edit to add: I see there is an issue with pictures disappearing... this movie is Wild - starring Reese Witherspoon |
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