The flying Dutchman
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So many things to write about. So many ideas. So little time. I’ve been writing blog posts in my head for weeks, yet never seem to be able to remember them when I sit down to write. Today, though, my brain has picked up another of its frequent obsessions (see my brain on obsession) and I have to write about it. There’s no choice involved here – I’m being compelled. By my own imagination. It’s weird and beautiful, both at the same time.
Alright, here goes:
The Flying Dutchman – a romantic opera in three acts. Written by Richard Wagner, first performed in 1843 in Dresden. I saw it last night on TV (‘it’ meaning the most recent production at the Zürich Opera, as filmed by the French/German channel “arte”, one of our very best TV stations).
I don’t know much about classical music and I can count the times I’ve listened to a whole opera on my hands. Yet last night, after watching and listening to this opera, I went and researched it (wikipedia = source of all knowledge), then went to sleep and dreamed about it, then woke with one of the songs in my head this morning and while I walked the dog, I talked to myself while recording my voice as I sometimes do when I go walking, and ended up with a thirty-minute, in-depth analysis of the whole thing, without even meaning to. It just poured out. (Don’t worry, I’m not going to go into that!)
So, what’s going on here? Why have I suddenly become obsessive about this, to the extent of trailing youtube for interviews with the leading singers of last’s night performance and listening to their takes on the characters? It’s the story. It’s good. It’s also open to several layers of interpretation. Plus, there was a lot of intensity and passion at play on that stage and I can’t resist that combination.
In one way, the story is really simple: Daland, a Norwegian seafarer, has to take refuge in a bay from a storm, very close to home on his way back there. When the storm is over, they see that another ship has taken refuge there, and call out to the captain, who is the Dutchman. He has been cursed, through his own fault, to sail the seven seas to all eternity without the release of death. However, every seven years he is allowed to go on land and try to find a loyal wife who will love none but him. If he finds a girl who will be true to him until her death, he is released. If the girl betrays him, she is doomed to eternal damnation, just like him. So far, all the girls have fallen and the Dutchman (and his crew, by the way) are suffering the agony of eternal wanderings.
The Dutchman asks Daland to give him shelter in his house for the night and offers unimaginable treasures for the privilege, and then asks if Daland has a daughter and after some further exchanges between the two men, asks for her hand. Daland agrees because he cannot refuse the treasures that the Dutchman offers.
The second act takes place in Daland’s house, where the servant girls are busy spinning (or typing, as in last night’s production) and Senta, Daland’s daughter, who is supposed to work with them and sing their song with them, refuses to do so, instead gazing at a picture all the time. Some raillery ensues, the girls tease her that Erik, the hunter, is hot-blooded and might shoot the picture from the wall in jealousy.
Senta asks her nurse to tell her the story of the “pale man” once more, but when the nurse refuses, she herself tells the servant girls the story of the flying Dutchman, and it becomes apparent that she is deeply touched by it, and in the end, she even says that she will be the one to release him, if only he knew and could come to her. Then there’s some more chit-chat between the girls and an interlude with Erik, who is hoping to become her fiancee and who she seems to have been in love with before, and he tells her of a terrible dream he had, where she was in the arms of a “devil” who took her out to sea. He is desperate about it, she is becoming more and more aroused and excited and then, of course, the two ships appear and the people alight.
Senta and the Dutchman meet and it’s love at first sight for both of them, she swears to be loyal to him and when her father appears, she tells it to all the household.
Erik, of course, makes a scene, almost pleading with her to see that she is caught in a spell, caught in a trap, that he truly loves her and didn’t she give her hand to him? She is startled and denies it quickly, but he reminds her of their shared past, and she is frightened but also sorry for his pain.
The Dutchman, who has heard this interchange, then appears and pushes her away from him, saying that she might have given her hand to him, but she has not yet done so in front of the Almighty, and that will save her, because obviously, she cannot be loyal. She is desperately trying to make him understand that she will be loyal to him, but he doubts her and wishes to save her from damnation, so he enters his ship again, accepting that there will never be relief for him until the Day of Judgment arrives. Senta is desperate, proclaims once more that she gives him his hand and is loyal to him until death, then picks up Erik’s gun and shoots herself.
That’s it. Roughly.
The end came really quickly and I was confused whether her sacrifice is enough to release the Dutchman, but according to Wagner, it is. In one version, the ship is seen to sink the moment Senta throws herself off the cliff (as directed by Wagner). So Senta succeeds in releasing him – then why is this called a tragic ending? The Dutchman is released. Senta is dead, sure, but she did what she wanted to do and she goes straight to heaven, her soul is saved (which is a big deal for her and for her society). For me, that’s not a tragic ending.
Some things I really like about this opera:
- The scene where the two first meet… It’s full of passion and yearning and hope. Two souls meet, each recognizing itself in the other. The Dutchman is caught in the curse, destined to never find home, to never find peace. Senta is caught in her home, in conventions and expectations and mediocrity. Both long for freedom. She, for the freedom of romance and feeling and ecstasy and choosing her own path. He, for the freedom of peace and security and release from the agony of eternity.
- That very well observed passion that (some) women have of thinking that they will the salvation of a man. Senta gives her own life and future to release the man she loves. It’s a grand gesture, and it’s also the gesture of a very young, very romantic woman, the woman who is glad to suffer, happy in agony, because it will save a man. Considering that this was written by a man, I think he got that aspect very well.
- That despite his centuries of searching for salvation and his ardent wish to have it all end and to finally die, the Dutchman, an un-dead person if ever there was one, thinks only of Senta when he fears that she will not be able to be loyal and chooses his curse with eyes open, to save her from damnation. How romantic!
- What Wagner said about their love: that they did not fail because of the world, but rather, the world failed because of them. I had to think about this one a bit, but I understand what he meant.
And because I could go on talking, but have already done so for long enough, I’ll give you the link to the program, where you can watch the whole of the third act online. It’s in German, of course, but if you’re only the least little bit intrigued by what I’ve said so far, watch the first ten minutes of it – the video starts at the point where Senta and the Dutchman meet and even if you don’t understand the words, the acting is superb and you can see and hear all you need to understand what’s going on with these two. Also, in these scene I switched from thinking ‘Oh my god, she can’t actually be in love with an undead damned man?’ to thinking ‘You know what, I can see her point…’. And also: ‘Wow, they do really real kissing on stage there! Wait a second – are they using tongues?!?’ – Okay, I’ll admit, that last bit is somewhat beside the point. But I did wonder. Have a look yourself.
Wagner: Der fliegende Holländer (The flying Dutchman) on arte
And if that is not enough, here’s an interview with Bryn Terfel, who plays the role of the Dutchman. It’s in English and I really like it, he comes across as a really cool, down-to-earth and intelligent man with a good insight into this opera.
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Tags: Anja Kampe, arte, Bryn Terfel, classical music, Der fliegende Holländer, music, obsession, opera, The flying Dutchman, Zürich


Saturday, December 10, 2011
Movie - "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy"
A new movie has been released entitled Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. This should prove to be a classic and of great interest for those who work in or want to know more about the intelligence field; and of course, it should prove to be great entertainment for many more as well. The movie is based on the book Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy by John LeCarre and is set in the Cold War era when western agents and Soviet bloc agents were spying on each other. LeCarre is a former British intelligence operative who retired and became a famous writer of espionage novels. Read a recent movie review of the film by Peter Rainer in The Christian Science Monitor here. Click here to view a book review on Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy.


From Goodreads: "This underground classic first published in 1996 tells the darkly funny story of a god-forsaken man who discovers that his rage at living in a world filled with failure and lies cannot be pacified by an empty consumer culture."
I was aware for some time that "Fight Club" by Chuck Palahniuk was a novel before it was a movie. I love the movie and I've seen it more times than I can count. It's one of those movies, like "The Godfather," that you stop channel surfing to watch even though it's on basic cable with commercial interruptions. I've been interested in reading one of Palahniuk's novels for a while so I thought why not start with "Fight Club" since I enjoyed the movie so much and usually books are much better than their celluloid remake. In this case I will say that the novel and movie are of equal merit. There is so much translated from movie to book that I was a little disappointed in not getting a little more from the 220 pages I read. There are some minor deviations to the story that are not present in the book and the ending is a little different but other than that, the movie is a great representation. If you haven't seen the movie, read the book first and then rent the movie. If you have seen the movie I would still recommend the book but just be aware that there isn't going to be too many surprises.
Favorite line from the book: "Marla said she wanted to have Tyler's abortion." This was actually filmed for the movie but was replaced with the line: "I haven't been fucked like that since grade school." The book and movie just ooze great line after great line.


The last house on needless street
This is the story of a murderer. A stolen child. Revenge. This is the story of Ted, who lives with his young daughter Lauren and his cat Olivia in an ordinary house at the end of an ordinary street. All these things are true. And yet some of them are lies. An unspeakable secret binds the family together, and when a new neighbour moves in next door, the truth may destroy them all. Because there's something buried in the dark forest at the end of Needless Street. But it's not what you think...


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The Mauritanian is a gripping legal drama based on a true story. It follows the journey of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, a Mauritanian man held at Guantanamo Bay without charge or trial. Defence attorney Nancy Hollander takes on his case, facing government obstacles and uncovering the truth about his treatment. The film raises profound questions about human rights and justice in a post-9/11 world.
Tom Hodge’s emotive score for “The Mauritanian” is able to be beautifully evocative, while also finding the musical language to underpin a story of human rights abuse and torture. In turn both earnest and powerful, the score treads a fine path between traditional organic texture and devastating electronic manipulations. As three contrasting narratives eventually weave together, Tom’s score effortlessly combines contrasting themes and sound-worlds to guide the viewer through this powerful true story.
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Willie and Salina decide to live together; Sylvia Maitland uses the Lawrences' house as a refuge after a fight with her husband.
Teleplay by David Jacobs; story by Glenn Jordan and David Jacobs; produced by Nigel McKeand; directed by Richard Kinon.
Season Hubley: Salina Magee.
Byron Morrow: Jeffrey Maitland, Sr.
Robert Symonds: Dr. Herman.
Barbara Cason: Sylvia Maitland.
Seth Allen: paperhanger.
Helen Lockwood: assistant paperhanger.
Michael David Schackelford: Timmy Maitland.
Laura Jaimie Ashborn: Jenny.
[Two paper-hangers come down the stairs, carrying ladders, buckets, and mops] Kate: You're not finished? Paper-hanger #1: We're not? Kate: You are? Paper-hanger #1: Yes! Kate: That's remarkable. I can't wait to see it. Paper-hanger #1: Well, it don't look too good right now, but you're gonna love it when we're finished. Kate: You just said you were finished. Paper-hanger #1: We are. For the day. Kate: Oh, I see. You'll be back on Monday. Paper-hanger #1: Yeah. Right. Kate: Um... May I ask you something? Paper-hanger #1: Sure. Kate: How did I discover you? Paper-hanger #2: Your regular guy retired, remember? And, uh, you let your fingers do the walking. Kate: Ah. Well, bye-bye. Paper-hanger #2: Bye. Paper-hanger #1: Ciao. [exeunt] Kate: I shouldn't complain. I always loved Laurel and Hardy.
Kate: ... Sylvia Maitland has just dropped in to see Nancy. Doug: Well, she's only Nancy's ex-mother-in-law. Kate: She's only Nancy's been-everywhere, know-it-all ex-mother-in-law, and she makes me very nervous. Doug: Well, she may not even come over here. Kate: Oh, yes, she will. She likes me. She thinks I'm quaint.
Nancy: Mother, uh, there's -- there's a bit of a crisis. Kate: I know, I saw her drive up. Nancy: No, it's a little more serious than that. Kate: That's hard to imagine.
Sylvia: And that's your new wallpaper! It's adorable. Kate: Thanks. Sylvia: Whenever I see it in restaurants, I always admire it.


Rob Herring is a graduate of Tisch School of the Arts at NYU where he received the Drama Award for Film and TV. He co-directed/produced the romantic comedy feature, Nothing In Los Angeles, which played festivals around the world and received 6 Best Picture honors. Rob is proud to have worked on the recent hit documentary GMO OMG, which won the Environmental Media Award for Best Documentary. Rob's work has been featured by Mercola.com, The Alliance for Natural Health, The Institute for Responsible Technology, Food Revolution Network, LabelGMOs.org and many more. As an actor, he had a successful career in theater, including two StageSceneLA Awards (one for Best Actor) and an Ovation Award nomination. As a musician, he headlined Berlin's Rock For Nature concert, performing for over 25,000 people. He toured with GMO experts as part of the "Truth About GMOs Tour" throughout Southern California. Rob is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor.
Along with Ryan Wirick, Rob created Earth Conscious Films, which is currently producing the upcoming documentary The Need To GROW, directed by Rob and Ryan.


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The Alice Fisher Community Drama Class Scrapbook consists of materials created and assembled by Fisher for a community drama class she completed at Oregon State College in 1931. Fisher earned a BS in Vocational Education from Oregon State in 1932.
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The University Theatre Records (RG 180) and Photographs (P 112), C.B. Mitchell University Theater Scrapbooks (MSS Mitchell), and Drama, Debate, and Oration Clippings Scrapbooks (MSS Drama) provide extensive documentation of theater productions at Oregon State beginning in the 1920s. The Speech Communication Department Records (RG 181) include materials pertaining to drama and theater courses.


A poster campaign by UXB London breaks this week to celebrate the launch of the UK’s home for film at BFI Southbank.
Formerly the National Film Theatre, the revamped centre features three cinemas, studio, gallery, film store and Mediatheque; which allows free access to the BFI National Archive.
UXB London collaborated with photographer Mitch Jenkins to recreate iconic scenes from three classic movies on London’s South Bank.
Shot on location around BFI Southbank in one night, all three images were captured before sunrise. Hoop’s Creative Director David Caines, said, “Mitch’s cinematic ability with lighting meant he was a natural choice for this challenging brief.”
The final three images pay tribute to Gene Kelly in the classic musical ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly 1951); the gang of ‘droogs’ on the prowl from Stanley Kubrick’s controversial ‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1971), and the original cinema vampire, Count Orlok from the silent horror masterpiece ‘Nosferatu’ (F.W.Murnau 1922).
Aiming to recreate the look and feel of the original films, the team tried to catch all the detail in camera, with only the sinister shadow of Count Orlok added in post-production.
See it on the tube
The campaign will run on London Underground, at BFI Southbank, and in the national press until 22 April.


The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the interconnectedness of everyday devices, allowing them to communicate and share data with one another. In recent years, we have seen a growing trend of IoT devices being featured in films and TV shows. These devices have played a key role in shaping the way we imagine the future and have helped to bring the concept of IoT to the mainstream.
One of the earliest examples of IoT devices in film can be found in the 1982 sci-fi classic, “Blade Runner.” The film features a wide range of advanced technology, including voice-controlled home automation systems, drones, and even robots that can pass as human beings. This portrayal of technology has since become a staple in the genre, and we continue to see similar portrayals in films such as “The Terminator” and “The Matrix.”
More recently, films like “Her” and “Ex Machina” have explored the ethical implications of advanced AI and the role it plays in our lives. These films have helped to spark important conversations about privacy, security, and the future of technology.
“Her” is set in a near-future Los Angeles and depicts a man named Theodore who falls in love with an advanced artificial intelligence operating system named Samantha. One of the medical devices that’s mentioned in the film is “Neurocam”, a device that records and uploads one’s memories to the cloud. This device is used by the characters in the film to document and share their experiences, and it plays a significant role in the plot. The film explores the theme of technology and human relationships, and the idea of a device that can record and upload memories is a unique and interesting concept for the future medical device.
Another example of a film featuring futuristic medical devices is the 2019 film “Alita: Battle Angel” directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic future where Alita, a cyborg with a human brain and advanced robotic body is discovered in a scrapyard. The medical devices in the film are advanced cybernetic body parts that can be integrated with human bodies. These devices are used to enhance human abilities, repair injuries, and extend life. The film includes several scenes where characters are shown receiving these cybernetic enhancements and explores the theme of technology, humanity and identity, and the idea of advanced medical devices used to enhance human abilities is a common trope in science fiction.
A peculiar and interesting case revolves around the film “Elysium”, where poor immigrants try to reach out to a space station orbiting around Earth where only the richest can afford to live. In this “perfect” habitat there is a particular medical device capable of erasing in a few minutes any deadly disease. Cancer, leukaemia and many other severe illnesses are swiftly cured and without consequence for the patient. The main character of Elysium starts the extremely difficult journey to save his and a girl’s life. The characters in the film use these devices throughout the story, and they play a significant role in the plot. This is an example of how futuristic medical devices were depicted in a film, but it is a work of fiction, not a realistic representation.
The portrayal of IoT devices in the film has also extended to more comedic genres, as seen in films such as “The Spy Who Dumped Me” and “The Intern.” These films use IoT devices for comedic effects, highlighting the absurdity of our dependence on technology.
IoT devices have also been featured in more action-packed films like “The Bourne Legacy” and “Skyfall” where the plot revolves around these devices and how the characters use them to outsmart the villains.
In conclusion, IoT devices have become a staple in film and TV shows, playing a key role in shaping our perceptions of the future. From science fiction to comedy, these devices have been used in a variety of ways to tell compelling stories and spark important conversations. We can expect to see even more advanced and realistic depictions of IoT in films in the future.
In the SINTEC Project we are not working on such revolutionary devices but we are doing our part to think, build and produce a new family of smart IoT medical devices which will be used in hospitals and in sports science. Together with other European Projects, we are shaping a new generation of smart devices that will bring forward our possibilities. And, who knows, maybe one day, we will get to the fantastic devices portrayed by films!


The famous Tatar dramatic artist G. Kamal (1879-1933) writes his first drama, "The Unfortunate Young Man."
1906, December 22nd
In Kazan, the first public performance in the Tatar language of, "Trouble Because of Love," and, “Pity Child,” takes place. This date is considered the birth date of Tatar theatre.
1907, April 3rd
In Orenburg, the first Tatar professional troupe, directed by I. Kudashev-Ashkazarski, shows the performance, "In another’s Feast a Hang-Over," written by A. Ostrovski. During the tour in Nizhniy Novgorod, the troupe of Gabdulla Kariev accepts Sahibjamal Gizzatullina-Volzhskaya, the first Tatar actress.
G. Kariev becomes the head of the troupe, "Saiyar" ("Peredvizhnik"), the so-called troupe of Gabdulla Tukay.
The actor, K. Tinchurin, the future leading playwright and theatrical art director, is accepted into the troupe, “Saiyar.”
S. Gizzatullina-Volzhskaya organises the Tatar theatrical company, "Nur" ("Light") in Ufa.
In Orenburg, the professional theatrical company, "Shirkat" (Association) is organised.
G. Kariev invites Fatima Ilskaya, future star of Tatar theatre, to his troupe.
1916 - 1917
The foundational repertoire of "Saiyar" is made up by the work of G. Ishaki, G. Kamal, S. Kamal, K. Tinchurin, F. Burnash, A. Ostrovski, N. Gogol, J. Moliere, and F. Shiller.
On March 19th, in Kazan, and on May 4th, in Moscow, at the Congress of Moslems, with great success, G. Ishaki's tragedy, "Zuleiha," plays. In the role of Zuleiha, G. Bolgarskaya shines.
In the days of the civil war, actors work for various theatrical companies at the front.
1920, January 20th
Gabdulla Kariev, who is recognised as, "the father of Tatar theatre," during his lifetime, dies.
The First Tatar Exemplary State Troupe is organised.
The Troupe is renamed, “The First State Tatar Drama Theatre.”
1922, November 8th
A specially equipped building on Ostrovski Street is given to the Tatar Theatre and K. Tinchurin appointed as its head. Under his initiative, S. Saidashev is invited to the theatre. The joint creativity of the founder of Tatar professional music, composer S. Saidashev and playwright K. Tinchurin generates a new genre, musical drama (with performances of, "Blue Shawl,” “Kazan Shawl,” “The Stars Died Away,” etc.)
In Kazan the Tatar Theatrical Technical School opens.
The rank, “Academic,” is given to the theatre. S. Gizzatullina-Volzhskaya, K. Tinchurin, K. Shamil, Z. Soltanov, M. Mutin, and B. Tarhanov are the first to be awarded the honorary title, "Honored Artist of Tatarstan.” In the troupe the well-known actors G. Bolgarskaya, F. Ilskaya, G. Kamskaya, F. Kamalova, M. Sulva, N. Arapova, N. Tazhdarova, S. Shamilski, S. Aidarov, and Kamal III work. After the termination of the theatrical technical school the troupe are accepted by H. Salimzhanov, G. Nigmatullina, G. Kajbitskaya, G. Bulatova and others.
The musical drama, "The Blue Shawl," premieres with composer S. Saidashev, with R. Kushlovskaya and K. Tinchurin playing leading roles.


Hi guys, today I am going to share with you a list of inspirational movies I watched. I have selected it from different languages. Hope this will be useful to you. Here we go…
1.The pursuit of happiness :
This is undeniably one of the the most inspirational movies as it is a biography of a famous American businessman, Chris Gardener. In this movie Will Smith plays Chris Gardner and his son Jaden Smith plays Chris junior. Will Smith struggles selling his invested product which is not sufficient in running his family. His wife leaves him and he goes broke and he is left in the streets with his son. They take shelter in public washrooms and homeless shelter. He somehow gets unpaid internship which after his utmost sufferings help him land on a brokerage job. The movie sure moves the audience to tears.
This is a Tamil movie, staring Kamal Haasan(Nallasivam) and Madhavan(Anbarasu). Appropriate to its title the movie talks about love on the whole. The movie tells that love is God and man who has merciful heart is God. In this movie Anbarasu and Nallasivam can’t take flight to Chennai due to flood in Bhubaneswar. Anbarasu is selfish and rich while nalla is deformed social worker. Nalla tries to help Anbu as he knows Anbu doesn’t have much worldly knowledge and could become prey for bad people. But anbu avoids him as he doesn’t like his philosophical speeches. Somehow they see a train accident which changes Anbu’s stance. His mercy is aroused and he could see the struggles of others. This story has social messages too.
Though this movie was an instant hit, still it captivated mass audience after the demise of the actor Sushant Singh Rajput who played lead role in the film. This movie is a must watch for the student of current generation who can’t handle failure. In this movie a teenager attempts suicide as he couldn’t pass his IIT entrance exam. He goes to coma and his unwillingness to live deteriorates his condition. In order to bring hope to his son, Anirudh Pathak narrates him his college memories which contain life lessons. Even his friends reunite in hospital to save their friend’s son. The college memories will sure make us relive our past.
Ustad Hotel is a Malayalam language movie staring Dulqar Salmaan who plays Faisal, the protagonist of the story. Faisal aspires to become chef and studies for it against his father’s wish which infuriates him to disown his son and snatch away his passport. Disappointed Faisal visits his grandfather in Calicut. There he works in his grandfather’s small hotel named Ustad Hotel. He gets a job in a five star hotel near ustad hotel and he finds that they are plotting to get ustad hotels land. he renovates Ustad Hotel to his grandfather’s delight. But he gets a job offer from France and his grandfather has heart attack. His grandfather in his critical condition asks him to visit his friend Narayanan Krishnan in Madurai. Narayanan Krishnan is a social worker who makes food for Poor and homeless. This incident changes Faisal about the reason to make food. He returns to Calicut and runs Ustad Hotel with true spirit. This movie tells us the importance of food and how it must be handled in service mind than business.
This Telugu movie staring Nani, Vijay Devarkonda and Mallika Nair is a search for true identity. Subramani(Nani) and Rishi(Devarkonda) are best friends with different personalities. Mani is very selfish and ambitious while Rishi is adventurous. They meet after several years and Rishi persuades him to make a trip to Dhoodh Kasi with him. Mani doesn’t agree. They meet a girl named Anandi and they become friends. Rishi dies in an accident and Anandi persuades Mani to come with her to Dhoodh Kasi to scatter Rishi’s ash in the lake. He doesn’t agree and Anandi tell him that she would sign an agreement which would favor his business. For business benefit Mani undertakes the trip but this trip changes his whole life. He becomes a selfless man and starts living a valuable life. This will make us remember a Hindi movie named Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. If you like you could watch both the movies as they are incredible.
In this movie the protagonist Rani(Kangana Ranaut) falls into depression after her boyfriend calls off the marriage. But she goes alone to the honeymoon to Paris. Bought up as a sheltered traditional Indian girl she stumbles with the outside world. Soon she gets friends and the new experience makes her realise her self worth. First she is reserved with her male roommates but later she strikes friendship with them and explores what true friendship is. Her boyfriend realising his mistake returns in the end but she denies him. She becomes a matured woman. One failure has taught her so much.
This is a bollywood movie, staring Sonam Kapoor. This is a real life story based on the Pam Am Flight73 hijack in Karachi, Pakistan on 5 September 1986. The movie centre’s on the flight attendant Neerja who using her bravery saves 3 pilots and most of the passengers in the plane, sacrificing her own life. The movie also talks about her unsuccessful marriage life and her modelling career. This movie shows the bravery and brilliance of a woman who deserves respect and honor. In real time after the self sacrifice of Neerja she was honored with Ashoka Chakra, highest military award for bravery and self sacrifice.
8. 36 vayathinile:
This movie is a remake of the Malayalam movie “How old are you”. This movie revolves around Vasanthi(Jothika), lead actor who questions the age bias in Indian society. Vasanthi couldn’t accompany her daughter and husband to Ireland as she couldn’t land on a job in Ireland due to her age restrictions. But she breaks these age myths when she starts her own catering business. She also influences others to grow organic terrace farming. She gets praised by the president for her valuable work and her family too realize her worth. This movie also resembles a movie named “English Vinglish” which also deals with age barrier topic.
9. 3 idiots:
This movie is based on the book “five point someone” by Chetan Bhagat. This movie is also remade in Tamil as Nanban. The film questions the current educational system and the adverse affect it has upon students. The student’s inability to choose the career they love and bias on a particular career is shown in this film. The theme of friendship is portrayed beautifully. On the whole the movie is exceptional.
10. Iruthi sutru:
This is a sports based movie. Though there are so much sports based movies like “Chak de india”, “Kanaa”, “Dangal” etc… Iruthi sutru is my personal favorite. Madhavan plays the lead as a boxing coach and Rithvika Singh is a woman who has so much potential but little desires to achieve anything. Coach tries to make her ambitious and make her win.
So guys this is my list and I would be glad if you share with me the inspirational movies you might have watched and leave it in the comments section…


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Actor Martin Sensmeier Inspires and Gets Candid with Sealaska During Live Virtual Event
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
A video recording of Sealaska’s interactive Zoom session with Tlingit and Koyukon Athabascan actor Martin Sensmeier is now available at the link below for viewing.
The session included more than 100 participants, who were treated to a conversation between Sensmeier and Sealaska Board Chair Joe Nelson. Nelson asked Sensmeier questions about his path to stardom in feature films including his breakout role in “The Magnificent Seven” alongside Denzel Washington and Vincent Donofrio.
Since then, Sensmeier, who is also known for his roles in “Wind River,” “Yellowstone,” and HBO’s “Westworld,” has established a successful career in Hollywood. He has recently been cast in the Vietnam drama, “The Things They Carried,” alongside Tom Hardy, Tye Sheridan and Stephan James, and his new series on Netflix, “The Liberator,” debuts this Wednesday, Nov. 11.
During the event, Sensmeier shared an inspiring message of personal growth and determination.
“Every industry is tough, no matter what you want to do,” Sensmeier said. “Don’t say, ‘That’s too big,’ or ‘That’s too hard,’ just put your head down and go to work. Nothing happens overnight. … Just believe in yourself because no one’s going to believe in you better than you can believe in yourself.”
To watch the full session, click here.


Skywalker, Princess Leia, Darth Vader where the stars of the saga StarWars.
Yet every young kid coming out of the theatre wanted to be the cute looking,
gunslinging, Ace pilot - flying the Millennium Falcon...Han Solo!!
Lucas's epic saga StarWars catapulted Harrison Ford to stardom. Half the
world fell in love with him when in The Empire Strikes Back he was frozen
by DarthVader and given away to the Bounty hunter as a trophy! Every movie
fan wanted Luke & Co. to rescue him from Jabba's grip! By the time
Lucas finished the trilogy by the way of Return Of The Jedi Han Solo had
even won Princess Leia's heart.
Ford continued his ascent to the top when he played the swashbuckling,
whip lashing Indiana Jones in the superbly thrilling Speilberg trilogy.
In The Last Crusade he showed the World that he could quite superbly stand
in the act against one of the world's greatest actor Sean Connery, Who
acting as Indiana's father nearly stole the show from him!
Ford has come a long way from being Han Solo and Indiana jones now. He
has been roped in to act the Tom Clancy character Jack Ryan which could
very well prove to be James Bond II. His portrayal in The Fugitive and
Air Force One have been one of the best acts out off Hollywood, But his
best achievements were when he was nominated for the Best Actor Academy
Award in 1985 for his perfomance in The Witness and the People's Choice
Award which he won for the most Favourite Movie Star in the movie Air
on July 13th. 1942, Chicago, Illinois.
at Maine Township High School, Des Plaines, Illinois and Ripon college,
Mary Marquardt (1964-1979), Divorced after two children..Williard &
in Jackson Hole, Wyoming with present wife Melissa Mathison (married
in 1983) and children Malcolm & Georgia.
Heat On A Merry-Go-Round. (1966)
Time For Killing. (1967)
To Shiloh. (1968)
10 From Navarone. (1978)
Frisco Kid. (1979)
Empire Strikes Back. (1980)
Of The Lost Ark. (1981)
Of The Jedi. (1983)
Of Doom. (1984)
Mosquito Coast. (1986)
Last Crusade. (1989)
And present Danger. (1994)
Devil's Own. (1997)
Force One. (1997)
Days, Seven Nights. (1998)
Age Of Aquarius. (1999)
Lies Beneath. (2000)
for The Academy Awards - Best Actor in 'Witness', 1985.
for The Golden Globe Awards - Best Actor in 'Sabrina', 1995.
for The Golden Globe Awards - Best Actor in 'Fugitive', 1993.
for The Golden Globe Awards - Best Actor in 'The Mosquito Coast', 1986.
for The Golden Globe Awards - Best Actor in 'Witness', 1985.
SF Film Saturn Award, 'Raiders Of The Lost Ark', 1982.
Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996 at the 22nd. Annual Saturn Awards.
The People's Choice Award - Favourite Actor in a motion picture, 'Air
Force One', 1998.


i-D’s fascinating Beautiful Collaborations project in partnership with Microsoft sees Mexican-born filmmaker brothers Santiago and Mauricio Sierra link up with visionary New York makeup artist Ralph Siciliano to create a new fashion film that takes viewers on a fast-paced journey through the ages.
The film showcases the evolution of beauty and style across different youth subculture movements, bringing to life the unique and animated beauty inspired by an eclectic mix of music and nightlife scenes from the 60s onwards. The film features stunning interpretations of everything from disco to glam, grunge to goth – and of course, everything in between.
In support of the film, i-D and Microsoft have created a documentary chronicling its production, featuring behind the scenes footage and interviews with Santiago and Mauricio as well as Ralph and the supporting team on set. You can check out this exclusive BTS footage here.
The film features a cast of top models and street cast superstars – including Molly Bair, Fernanda Ly, Lili Sumner and Hari Nef.
With incredible CGI and extensive post-production work, the film is a dizzying, technicolour journey across some of our most influential subcultural styles. Watch the full film below.


Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film, The Master, was above and beyond my most anticipated film of the year. After my expectations for the Dark Knight Rises died down, and before my giddy anticipation for D’Jango Unchained began, I found myself completely immersed in the cryptic trailers that had been placed online. While it goes without saying that I’m a very devoted fan of Paul Thomas Anderson’s whole body of work (Boogie Nights and There Will Be Blood especially), I still got the inkling that this sixth feature of his was going to be something truly special. I saw the movie in theaters opening weekend and left the theater fully satisfied. I found it complex, meaningful, unbelievably crafted, but first and foremost I found it a very human and personal story. I think I’ll always remember the first word I uttered after seeing this film, “perfection.”
Thing was, so many others didn’t remotely share my opinion. The very day after I saw it, almost every person I asked about the film immediately gave it fairly harsh criticism. They talked about how they felt the film was aimless, and merely a series of exuberantly filmed and impeccably acted scenes that didn’t add up to anything. People also shot down my interpretations of the film, when I told them that I perceived it as an allegory about finding one’s own destiny in a confused and uncompromising world. Even after given the film’s professional reviews a closer look I found that there were plenty of negative reviews that voiced the same criticisms (although an 85% on Rotten Tomatoes isn’t shabby, that’s a long gap between the 95% that Argo currently holds). I certainly would have expected such a response from the general public, but I never thought The Master would be seen as a disappointment in the eyes of high-brow audiences.
I told myself I’d reserve final judgement until I gave the film a second viewing. I did just that a week later, but found my opinion of it was completely unchanged. I was still ready to discuss how I felt the film was so transcendent and heartfelt, yet people still told me they found it inherently flawed. People now brought up other criticisms, saying that they found the film anti-climatic and that it was missing a great sense of momentum. People pointed out that the trailers for the film contained scenes that weren’t in the finished product, and they felt that was a sign that Paul Thomas Anderson wasn’t sure what kind of film he was making and he got caught up in the plethora of ideas that he had for it.
I frankly was disappointed to hear such response. As a film fan who loves to write criticism, I often find it so engaging to debate about a film’s merits or flaws with other people. In this case, however, I found myself rather disheartened, as The Master really spoke to me. I began to wonder if I really had let my expectations get the better of me, and allowed me to pre-judge the film as a masterpiece before I even saw it. Was I being a bad film critic? Well, I’ve had over a month to think about it now, and I honestly feel that The Master might be a film that’s of utmost importance for me, both in terms of helping my personal growth, and for my position as a film critic.
For those not in the know, The Master is a film that centers around the indelible character of Freddie Quell, played by Joaquin Phoenix in what is undoubtedly his most captivating performance to date. Freddie is a World War II vet, struggling to adapt to post-war society. Our protagonist only finds failure in every job he tries his hands in past his duties as a soldier, until he becomes a stowaway on a boat that shines a particularly inviting and brilliant light. Here Freddie meets the ship’s owner and titular character, Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a renowned author who has started his own following known as The Cause. He believes that he has unlocked deep secrets to mankind’s understanding of time and the universe, and it’s also clear that he sees something integral to this system in Freddie. From here on out, we see how these two men (both so different, yet so alike) interact.
As well filmed and novel as The Master is, I find it’s greatest strength is in its protagonist. Reportedly a culmination of John Steinbeck and a series of stories Paul Thomas Anderson heard from war veterans, Freddie Quell is one of the most unique characters to grace the big screen in a while. In the film’s beginning, it’s easy to see the character as being pathetic, as he is a drunkard, a sex fiend, and easily prone to violence. Still, the character is also blatantly undergoing some form of post traumatic stress disorder, and his early failures in finding a career seem to suggest that it is society that’s put him in the position that he’s now in. While certainly scary looking, there is something affable about the character too. The twitches and unsettling aura that Phoenix gives in his performance tells us that this is a man who is in true anguish. As the film goes on, it’s clear that our anti-hero really does have a great big heart to him, and that’s why this is his story.
For this writing, I will choose not to touch on any allusions the film might have to Scientology (as soon as the film was announced, countless people assumed The Master would have plenty), but I feel the film is trying to use The Cause as a scapegoat for exploring particular beliefs in ideology, faith, and authority. The film’s second half basically shows Freddie trying to adapt to the customs of The Cause, but once again he has limited success. While Dodd’s teaching does help Freddie (and the audience) uncover some of his inner turmoil, there’s no doubt that he can’t find peace while staying with them, as we still see him having violent outbursts. Critics have noted that the second half of the film has a meandering nature, but I feel that an aura of sameness is necessary for us to have a better grasp on Freddie’s tumultuous frustrations.
Now, I certainly don’t want to spoil the ending for those who haven’t seen it, but I will say here and now that I found the film’s final moments to be something of true beauty. Freddie finally confronts the matter that has ailed him for so long (I do believe he has been literally and symbolically running from his past the whole movie), and then confronts Dodd for one final time where they discuss his character. The two part ways, and then the chilling aura that has carried the movie beforehand seems to dissipate. All of a sudden, the lighting and scenery becomes very bright, and for the first time we see a Freddie having any degree of self confidence. Once again, I’ve heard many complaints that viewers felt Freddie didn’t change at the film’s end, and I honestly find such comments to be naive. For me, the film’s final scene says that Freddie is still a drifter, but now he’s come to appreciate that. The Master ends optimistically, and suggests that Freddie won’t be a bastard anymore, and will instead have a more productive journey ahead of him. After Paul Thomas Anderson gave us such a bleak look at America in There Will Be Blood, I feel the Master’s ending feels in perfect opposition to it. Like Freddie Quell and Lancaster Dodd, both of these movies stand as intriguing parallels to one another.
This is where I find the film most dense, and sympathetic. While I have never dabbled in a cult per se, I have had friendships with people that saw the world in a much different way than I did. I myself have tried to adapt to other’s beliefs whether they be spiritual, religious or otherwise, but often find I just don’t see the world like that. I feel Paul Thomas Anderson is trying to communicate with audiences here that while belief and authority can be a very rewarding thing, it isn’t necessarily for everyone. While I’ve heard plenty of different interpretations on the film, I find many of them are conflicting. Call me simplistic, but I feel The Master’s central message could be as simple as this: Free-will is the highest merit one can obtain in today’s society.
To be honest, much of the criticism that I’ve heard towards The Master is at least somehwat accurate. Yes, the film is flimsy in terms of an arc, there are sub-plots that seem to go nowhere, and Amy Adams’ seems underused. It might have been beneficial if there were a few scenes that were a bit more drawn out, so that we could have some breathing room amidst the film’s plethora of absorbing images. Still, I also feel these flaws speak to what a singular film The Master is too. There have been plenty of film’s that were outstanding spectacles of film making, yet fell apart for me due to experimental story structures (i.e. Tree of Life, Enter the Void, Inland Empire). The Master, however, really does feel universal, and even at it’s weirdest moments it feels so close to home (no small feat considering the film has a period setting as well). The film is also very engrossing, and simply demands attention, and I feel even the film’s harshest critics can feel a really strong sense of purpose in it. Like Badlands and The Last Picture Show before it, The Master is a transcendent work of art that is firmly the product of the history of American film and culture.
Or am I wrong about all this? Did I merely interpret the movie as such just cause I wanted too? Well, even if I did (and I doubt this), that hardly matters. I admit I’ve seen myself as an outsider for most of my life, and I found this film as a firm reminder that none of us are that overtly different from each other. It just all comes down to ideology in the end.


Class Action Lawsuit Demands Closed Captioning for Song Lyrics in TV & Film
Nine plaintiffs filed suit against several Hollywood studios for omitting captions for songs used in films and TV shows. Defendants include Netflix, Sony, Disney, Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, and Warner Bros.
The plaintiffs constitute deaf advocates and individuals from coast to coast, each one citing specific movies by the Hollywood production companies which had incomplete captioning for music.
Songs in movie scores can provide essential atmosphere, mood, and significance. The plaintiffs’ attorney John A. Girardi argued that without captions for song lyrics, “such movie or show products were of lesser value to Plaintiffs and class members, than to persons without hearing loss.”
He reasoned that this difference in viewing experience constitutes a breach of civil rights for people with disabilities, who are promised equal access and accommodations for an equivalent experience according to accessibility law.
Under FCC regulations, all films and television shows distributed on DVD or on television must adhere to strict closed captioning rules. One of the FCC’s caption quality standards covers program completeness, meaning all content that should be captioned must be properly captioned.
The complaint notes that “while the dialogue of some movies or shows are indeed fully subtitled, the practice of not subtitling song/music lyrics is frustratingly widespread.”
One concern the studios have about captioning song lyrics is copyright infringement. Media producers must secure rights to reproduce song lyrics in captions. One copyright lawsuit in the 1990s against Disney may have them spooked.
In addition to disability discrimination, the plaintiffs accuse the defendants of false advertising, reasoning that the closed captioning label is invalid if song lyrics aren’t fully captioned. They demand unspecified damages and accurate content labeling if captions are incomplete.
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Patricia Sims - producer, director, writer
As filmmaker and writer, Patricia has a passion for large-brained megafauna - from dolphins, to primates, to elephants. Her quest to portray the interrelationships between humans and animals has led her around the globe in pursuit of the issues that threaten these relationships. She has directed and produced numerous award-winning films for international broadcasters, sponsors, and organizations. Her films explore the conservation challenges faced by modern and traditional societies, telling stories that expose the complexity and paradox of our relationships with animals, nature, and each other.


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Anele Mdoda kicks off 2019 with more wins as she’s announced to be the Oscars red carpet host and for M-Net and M-NET MOVIES
The radio host announced on Twitter saying:
“I will be hosting the red carpet at the Oscars this year for M-Net and M-Net Movies,” the former Real Talk host tweeted on Tuesday.
“Walk the red carpet on #Oscars night with #MNet101 @mnetmovies and @Anele, [sic] M-Net shared on Twitter, along with a promo video highlighting some of the nominated movies.
“Hosting the red carpet for M-Net for one of the biggest awards shows in the world is an absolute highlight for me,” Anele said. “I have watched the Oscars every year and the most memorable moments for me were when Denzel Washington and Sandra Bullock won, and when Charlize won – and gave South Africa a shout out. “
I actually have butterflies in my tummy from the thought of hosting the red carpet at the Oscars !!!! It’s major vision board stuff. Dankie MNET. Dankie life.


Can you imagine being trapped? Being tethered to one place, unable to ask for help, or even to communicate with anyone, to alleviate the crushing loneliness?
This is now Rachel Monroe's reality, after a fun night out ends in an act of shocking violence, which binds her to the childhood home she had tried so hard to escape. But when the building is turned into a bed and breakfast, she begins to hope that maybe someone will finally notice her.
Another violent act, and a seemingly insignificant item, turn her hope into reality, when a near-death experience allows one of the inn's rock-star guests to not only see her, but to actually communicate. As she and her newfound friends try to unravel the mystery of Rachel's imprisonment, an unconventional relationship begins to develop, but will the truth of what happened set her free, or force one of them to join her?


*please note that this week’s homework is due a day earlier this week to tie in with our English lesson on Wednesday. This will give the children the knowledge needed.
We will be looking at play scripts and the children will be asked to write a play script linked to our work on Macbeth. We would like the children to write a list of features found in a play script and give an example of each. They may like to think about:
Signalling who speaks
Importance of dialogue
Lighting/ props and setting
Dialogue to show character
Face to audience
What won’t be found? Can you write a ‘trash can’ of things that wouldn’t ?


MIKA SATOMI & HANNAH PERNER-WILSON
2008 — www.kobakant.at
Concept and realization:
Mika Satomi, Hannah Perner-Wilson
Performer: Ivana Kalc
Kunstuniversität Linz, Institute Interface Cultures, Ars Electronica Festival 2008
Perfect Human is a performance Inspired by Joergen Leth’s 1967 short film “The Perfect Human” and Lars von Trier’s “The Five Obstructions” (2003).
This performance intends to create a sixth obstruction, by introducing the rule of performance and the rule of non-linear narration.
The performance takes place in public space, using a motion-capture costume and portable radios. The technology worn by the performer plays the role of an interpreter, mapping statements to her bodily expressions.
These statements are translated into spoken words, broadcast and played back through surrounding radios.
The performer copies the movements of the person inside the marked space.
This allows the audience to explore the system through the mirroring of movement, moreover they have to themselves become involved in order to perform the role of the perfect human.


Welcome back to my episode-by-episode recap of and reaction to Quantum Leap. The spoilers ahead are only through this episode. I provide a short summary at the top, a long and much more thorough recap below that, and a reaction section at the bottom.
My previous episode recaps can be found HERE.
THE NOT-TOO-DUSTY RECAP:
Episode summary via quantumleap.fandom.com:
Sam leaps into Future Boy, the sidekick of 50’s TV superhero Captain Galaxy. Al informs Sam that Moe Stein (played by Richard Herd), Captain Galaxy, is mentally unstable and that Sam is there to have Moe committed to prevent him from accidentally killing himself while trying to hop a train. Therefore, it initially looks like Sam has to help Moe’s estranged daughter Irene get him put into a mental hospital as he is a danger to himself.
Sam doesn’t think Moe is unstable and he feels that he is there for another purpose and that having Moe committed is not necessary. After talking to Moe, Sam learns that he is building a time machine and that Moe’s theory of time travel is an incomplete version of Sam’s own String Theory, which was the basis for Project Quantum Leap. Sam shares the rest of the theory.
Sam represents Moe in a mental competency hearing, but Moe loses and is sentenced to a mental hospital. Before he can be taken into custody and committed, Moe escapes and races back home to try his time machine, the Time-o-nometer. At first it looks as though Moe is going to Leap the same way Sam does, but the machine doesn’t work.
Moe explains to Sam and Irene why he wanted to travel in time; when Irene’s mother discovered she was pregnant, Moe was ready to give up acting and settle down. However a rave review he got for a theatre performance caused him to be inundated with job offers and Moe, feeling a duty to provide for his family, took them and spent much Irene’s life on the road. Moe now regrets not having been there for her and wants that time back. Irene tearfully forgives her father, and decides not to send him to the hospital.
Moe decides to move in with Irene, bringing Captain Galaxy to an end. Al tells Sam that Moe has a happy retirement living with Irene. At the end of the final episode, Captain Galaxy responds to one last reader letter (sent by none-other than a young Sam himself) and explains his theory of time travel that now includes what Sam shared earlier. Before Sam can react to this, he leaps.
This episode fell pretty flat for me. I am sure that there is a portion of the QL fanbase who likely enjoyed this one because they felt that this story was cute, or a fun homage to the futuristic 1950s television that Quantum Leap‘s creators likely grew up watching. Those fans are not wrong to feel that way. The scene where Sam does a live action commercial, as a scrub sponge, was pretty funny. However, I could not get onboard with the story because too much of the plot here doesn’t make sense.
Mo Stein is depicted as a dreamer, a highly successful actor, and an inventor. The show implies he has a relatively firm grasp of string theory – so much so that his own theory of time travel is not far from Sam’s (more on that in a bit.) When he makes the final test run of his time machine, it seems almost to work. Simultaneously, though, he is depicted as someone who is out of touch with reality and legitimately a danger to himself and others. We never see him discuss physics when questioned by a psychiatric professional or a judge. Some of his scientific beliefs seem so fringe as to be silly.
If Mo is a misunderstood eccentric genius, the episode needed to show us how and why the misunderstandings are happening. Instead, we get a character who moves between genius and crackpot, depending on what the plot requires in that moment.
I also did not like the corny and far too easy way that the dispute between father and daughter was resolved at the episode’s end. Mo’s daughter goes from not having a relationship with her dad, and being ready to put him away in an institution, to warmly inviting him to live with her in the span of about 10 seconds.
We have to wonder why the older Sam does not remember watching the Captain Galaxy show as a kid. If that’s the show that gave him his time travel idea, and if it’s a show he enjoyed enough to send it fan mail, shouldn’t he have recognized it as soon as he arrived in the Leap? If I ever Quantum Leap onto “Kids Incorporated” I’m going to know where I am as soon as I see young Fergie, Mario Lopez, and/or Jennifer Love Hewitt.
One interesting element of this episode revolves around the paradox it creates. During the leap, Sam discusses time travel with Mo and shares with him the idea of a balled up string theory. Then, as the episode ends. we find out that a young Sammy Beckett – who wrote fan mail to Mo Stein – asks how time travel works and is told about the balled up string theory. As a result, we get to conclude that the already time-traveling Sam gave his younger self, via Mo Stein’s show, the idea behind Quantum Leaping.
If you’re going to have a time travel show, it’s important to include a few good paradoxes.
Anyway, so yeah, overall this was a misfire for me. The teaser for the next episode seems to imply that Sam is going to be a Chippendales dancer next time around. Oh boy.


One week from today I will be sitting a movie theater watching Avengers: Age of Ultron- unless I have already seen it by then! Marvel Comics were a part of my life growing up and the Marvel movie universe is one that I find fascinating. Not only has the entire Avengers series captured my fancy, but so have the X-Men (Note- X3 The Last Stand is one highly underrated film!) the two Fantastic Four movies and even the original Tobey Maguire Spiderman trilogy (which had serious flaws but they were fun anyway). I have not seen either of the Spiderman reboots. I've even watched every episode of Agents of Shield on tv. So needless to say my anticipation is high for the new Avengers flick next weekend. Hulk smash!!!!
All fans have their own favorites from among the 10 Avenger related films (including Guardians of the Galaxy; while not yet connected, they will be!) thus far and I am no different. Today I share with you my rankings. It should be noted that each of these movies were originally seen on the big screen and have since received multiple viewings at home. I know these films well. And here's the way I rank them:
- Captain America 2: The Winter Soldier
- The Avengers
- Iron Man
- Guardians of the Galaxy
- Iron Man 3
- Captain America: The First Avenger
- The Incredible Hulk
- Thor 2: The Dark World
- Iron Man 2
So there you have it. It would be great to hear you thoughts on my list. I eagerly await Antman later this summer and the next wave of films to follow Ultron. If anyone from Marvel/Disney is reading, please hear this old man's request- make a Hulk movie with Mark Ruffalo before I am too old to see it! Thanks, and have a great Saturday, dear readers!


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Alexis Rosinsky Mini Bio
She began working in film at age 9 and has won several awards for her striking independent film performances. Alexis is also recognized for her writing and directing of award winning short films. She is in pre-production on her feature writing and directing debut, Nightley Isle, which she will produce in conjunction with her sister actor/producer Sofia Rosinsky. The two young sisters recently co-founded their short film production company StellaLuna Films, operating under Sisters Rosinsky. Alexis and her sister Sofia Rosinsky split their time between travel in the UK, Canada, Central Coast and both Northern and Southern California.


A short film i made about 2 years ago. It's a story about finding a balance between the good and evil in all of us. But like most of my work, the overall story is left open for interpretation.
It was also shown in the Taos Shortz film festival.[link]
The animation was captured using IStopMotion, and the editing was done using Final Cut Express.
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ISN'T PARADISE AN APPENDIX
I'm super excited that my first super 8 film in over 4 years, titled Isn't Paradise An Appendix of Botany?, will be showing in the Local Sightings Film Festival at the Northwest Film Forum in Seattle, WA. The film is a cinematic poem to the botanical beauty of the alpine meadows of Mt. Rainier National Park, and was shot on Agfa 200D reversal film at locations up and down the trails of the mountain. If you live in Seattle or the environs, you can catch it in the Experimental short film showcase on Sept. 26 at NWFF. After the festival I'll post the entire film but you can check out the trailer and still images from the film below...
Local Sightings is Seattle’s only festival dedicated to Pacific Northwest films and filmmakers: a showcase of new films from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, the Yukon and British Columbia. Produced every year by Northwest Film Forum, the festival features new films, parties, juried prizes, artist talks, performances and networking events held throughout the week which allow film lovers and filmmakers to explore local creativity together.
Isn't Paradise an Appendix of Botany? is my second super 8 film to be included in a film festival, the first being The Dream of Roman Signer's Camera, an experimental time-lapse film I shot using custom built camera housing draped over the side of a hot air balloon on a chilly autumn morning in Virginia. Roman Signer's Camera featured a soundtrack by James Plotkin and premiered in 2014 at the annual Super GR8 film festival in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
Visit my Vimeo page if you'd like to see more of my super 8 films from around the world, along with various video art projects I've done over the years. I also curate an instagram feed @super8clips that highlights filmmakers still using this fun and funky film gauge.


French Animated Films : Le Roi & l’Oiseau (Paul Grimault, 1980)
English Titles : The King & the Mocking Bird / The Curious Adventures of Mr Wonderbird / The King & Mr Bird / Mr Bird to the Rescue / Adventures of Mr Wonderful
Plot : Atop of a dystopian city-state ruled by an egotistical monarch lives one bird, a single father of four. He arbors a personal vendetta against the tyrannical king who killed his wife during a hunting trip. One night, the paintings of his castle suddenly come alive and the king is assassinated by his own portrait who takes his place as ruler of the land. This usurper is infatuated with the portrait of a sheperdess and prompts her to marry him, on the basis that “in fairy tales, sheperdesses always marry kings.” But the sheperdess is in love with the portrait of a lowly chimney sweep, forcing the two of them to escape their paintings. All seems lost for these two lovers but the bird is taking some interest in their predicament… Their destiny will affect the fate of the whole kingdom.
Why you should watch it :
- Without a doubt the greatest french animated movie ever made, only because it was so influential on an international level. This is basically our “Snow White.” You want to study french animated films, this is the place to start.
- This music. Dear. Gods. In. Olympus. THIS. MUSIC.
- The animation and designs count amongst the most inventive you will ever see in cinema. Tons of ideas jump at you without ever seeming jumbled or out of place. Add to that the detail and care put into the drawings and you get something worthy of belonging in a museum.
- As you can guess, despite its focus on fairy tales, the film has an extremely surreal atmosphere and it’s definitely not a classical story. This works for its benefit though, since it makes it much more original and allows for a lot of poetry.
- A must-see for anyone who wants to truly understand the personnality and methods of two other giants in the field of animation : Hayao Miyazaki and Brad Bird. This film has regularly been quoted as one of their greatest artistic influence in animating movies, and it’s not difficult to see why. “The Iron Giant” is essentially an hommage to the Great Automaton featured in the climax of this movie. There’s a lot that “Laputa : Castle in the Sky” took from it as well, but it’s especially in “Lupin III : Castle of Cagliostro” that it’s most prominent. You could argue that it’s essentially a remake of “Le Roi & l’Oiseau” as an action adventure ; at some points it’s essentially copied shot for shot !


When it comes to the world of cinema, there are a variety of tastes. Some people love drama, while others may prefer comedy or action. There are also those who enjoy watching films that they know are going to be terrible. These movies often have production values that rival a home video and dialogue that sounds as if it was written by a 9-year-old. However, despite all of this, many of these films have managed to gain a cult following simply due to their laughable nature.
The world of movies is filled with stories about the happiest fairy tale endings, the evilest villains, and some very crazy characters that you just can’t forget. But not every movie is a happy one. There are many films out there that are so bad that they have become instant classics.
Here we present to you the top 20 worst movies of all time (according to IMDB). In addition to being entertaining in their own right, these films serve as excellent examples of why you should never trust the IMDB ratings alone when deciding what movie to watch next.
These traumatizing movie experiences will make you cringe with their abysmal acting, horrible plot lines, and just plain bad production quality. If you haven’t seen any of these yet, take this as your warning to stay away!
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Big Momma’s House
This is a classic comedy from back in the day (or at least it would be if it was actually funny). Big Momma’s House is a comedy that follows a young boy named Malcolm as he struggles to find his place in the world. Malcolm is a recent college graduate who moved back in with his mom, Big Momma. While Malcolm struggles to find a job, he tries to keep the peace in his mother’s home and win her over. Meanwhile, his younger sister, Olivia, is starting school and finding her place in the world. This film is filled with laugh-out-loud moments and will definitely be one you want to add to your must-watch list.
Marcia Gay Harden and Bria Vinaite are both fantastic in this movie. Harden plays Big Momma’s best friend who just happens to be Malcolm’s mom. She was hilarious in this movie and was able to show that she could play several different types of characters. Vinaite plays Olivia whose character is just getting into middle school but has big dreams for herself. Her character was also great and there were some funny scenes between her and Kadeem Hardison. The movie also had some cameos from people like Queen Latifah, Jamie Foxx, Ilana Glazer, and more.
The plot line is just silly enough to make it entertaining, but it fails at every attempt to be even remotely realistic. The acting is so bad that it’s almost painful to watch. Even though this movie is 15 years old now, it will forever be remembered as one of the worst films ever made.
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
If you were a kid in the early 2000s and had a thing for Transformers, this movie might have gotten you hooked. But if you are an adult and have seen it recently, you will definitely regret it.
The plot line of this film is very poorly written, and the acting is even worse. It seems like the actors didn’t even try to make their characters believable, and the plot is so far-fetched that it’s almost scary. This movie has a whopping 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it truly deserves a spot on this list.
There are probably only a handful of people out there who have seen this movie and think it’s any good.
Marry-Kill: The Game
We truly believe that this movie was made in one day by the scariest people on the planet. It’s a horror film about a group of guys who are playing a game of “Marry-Kill” with each other and their girlfriends and the girlfriend of one of the guys wants to kill his other girlfriend. The plot is so thin that it’s almost non-existent, and the acting is worthless.
The fact that a movie with such a bad plotline was even made is scary enough. The fact that it’s been watched millions of times is even scarier. This movie is a great example of how not all movies that get a ton of views on YouTube are actually good.
We all love a good superhero movie, but this one is not one that we recommend. The plot line of this movie is thin, and the acting is subpar. Luckily, this movie is so bad that it’s actually hilarious to watch. There are moments in this movie that are so unbelievable that the viewer might just throw the remote at the screen in frustration.
This movie is so bad that it’s actually good—almost. It’s still not nearly good enough to be considered a classic. This movie is a great example of how not all movies that get a ton of views on YouTube are actually good.
This movie is a great example of that as it had a surprisingly low budget, yet it still managed to get a lot of views on YouTube. Many people have watched this movie who probably don’t even remember that it exists.
50 First Dates
If you’re the kind of person who likes romantic comedies, you should probably stop reading this article now. This is a movie for people who love bad jokes, unrealistic love stories, and really bad acting. The plot line of this film is very weird and clearly was not thought out very thoroughly before the movie was made. And the acting is so bad that it’s almost painful to watch.
The movie doesn’t fully realize it. The protagonist is an aspiring writer who goes on a blind date with the woman of his dreams. However, the woman he’s matched with isn’t actually interested in dating him, and she turns out to be someone who he has a history with. Things get even more complicated when she reveals that she used to date his best friend. From there, things only get more confusing and complicated as the two try to navigate their feelings while trying to make things work with each other. First Dates has a lot of potentials, but it doesn’t quite deliver on all of it. There are some really good moments here, but overall the movie just feels kind of flat. It’s not bad per se, but it’s definitely not a complete success by any means. Still, if you’re looking for something light and sweet that doesn’t take itself too seriously, First Dates is worth checking out.
This movie gets a 2% on Rotten Tomatoes, which is very surprising considering it stars Adam Sandler. This movie is a great example of how not all movies that get a ton of views on YouTube are actually good.
If you like movies with a very thin plotline and a ton of awkward moments, this one’s for you. The plot line of this movie is basically non-existent, and the acting doesn’t get much better. This movie is so bad that it’s actually funny to watch.
The only thing that makes this movie a little less bad is the fact that it was released in the late 90s when movies were still being made with very basic equipment. This movie is a great example of how not all movies that get a ton of views on YouTube are actually good.
This is a classic example of an absolutely ridiculous movie that has a very thin plotline and terrible acting. This is a parody film about all of the terrible disaster movies that have been made.
This movie fails in almost every way possible and is so bad that it’s actually good. This movie was released in 2008, and it still receives millions of views on YouTube to this day. This movie is a great example of how not all movies that get a ton of views on YouTube are actually good. clickbait videos
This is one of the most forgettable movies ever created. It has a very thin plot line and some of the worst actings that we have ever seen. The plotline of this film is barely there,
Batman and Robin
Let’s start with the worst movie on this list: Batman and Robin. As most people who have seen this movie can tell you, the film features George Clooney as Batman, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the infamous Mr. Freeze, and – the worst part of them all – Uma Thurman as Poison Ivy. This movie is just plain bad. It’s cheap, has terrible dialogue, and is filled with so many cringe-worthy moments it’s a wonder the film ever got released.
If you’ve seen this movie, chances are you’re still cringing just thinking about how bad it is. But wait, there’s more. The costumes are atrocious, the acting is extremely over-the-top and the plot is so idiotic it seems like the screenwriters just got together and said, “What would be the most ridiculous thing we could come up with?”
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Next up is a movie that was so bad that the studio that released it tried to get it pulled off the market. That’s right, Showdown in Little Tokyo was so bad that Warner Brothers tried to get it pulled off the shelves. This movie features a young Brandon Lee playing a character who is apparently of Japanese descent, despite the fact that Lee is not. It also stars Jon Bernthal as “The Negotiator” and co-stars one of the most racist caricatures in movie history in the form of a character named “Ivan the Russian”.
This movie is so bad it makes the audience cringe. The acting is wooden, the plot is ridiculous and the special effects are laughable. This could very well be the worst movie on this list.
Next up is one of the most expensive movies ever made: Cleopatra. This film is so bad that it’s supposedly responsible for the studios’ decision to create the “exploitation film” genre. What’s an exploitation film? It’s a movie that’s so bad, producers make a ton of money from it by selling it to as many theater chains as they can. Why? Because the theaters have to show it to be able to collect the money for it.
This classic film about the Egyptian queen is so bad that the thing that’s really useless about it isn’t even the bad acting or the wooden dialogue. No, what makes this movie so awful is the fact that you can see the wires that are used to make the cast fly around in their scenes. This movie is so bad that it makes you awkward just to think about how much it costs to make!
Battlefield Earth, based on the book by L. Ron Hubbard was supposed to be a sci-fi epic that would send people running to the theaters. Unfortunately, what they got instead was a mishmash of bad costumes, worse acting, and a plot that relies on viewers not having read the book. All that coupled with the fact that the movie was written by the author of Battlefield Earth himself – and was determined to be the most expensive film ever made to that point.
This movie is arguably one of the worst movies of all time. It is definitely one of the weirdest movies of all time. This 2001 film stars a young and weirdly seductive John Travolta as a leader of an alien race that has enslaved the human race. His character, Terl, is supposed to be ugly, hairy, and scary, but Travolta’s charming, handsome face makes him seem like the sexiest alien in the galaxy.
If you think the idea of a live-action Catwoman movie sounds great, odds are you haven’t seen Catwoman. In 2004, Halle Berry donned the Catwoman suit as a way to distract audiences from the fact that she made about $14 million from the movie and was contractually obligated to appear in sequels.
She succeeded in distracting audiences, but not in a good way. In this movie, the future Catwoman (played by Berry) is a greedy and neglectful employee at a cosmetics company who uses her boss’s chemical research to become a burglar with superpowers. The movie, which received a whopping 3% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, features some of the worst dialogue ever put to film and a laughable performance by Berry. She’s so bad in this movie that you might start to wonder if she’s actually a villain in real life.
The Room is one of the most popular bad movies ever made. Released in 2003, it’s a so-bad-it’s-good flick that has achieved cult status with midnight showings that have turned into full-fledged events. Fans dress in costumes, shout out lines and throw plastic spoons at the screen as if they were in some sort of bizarre sporting event.
The film, about a love triangle between an idiot, his wife, and his best friend, is one of the weirdest movies ever made. The dialogue is awful, the acting is bad and the overall plot is just plain silly. But that’s what makes it so fun! It’s a great movie to watch with friends and make fun of. You’ll definitely have a good time, but you probably won’t remember a thing about it the next day.
The Last Airbender
The Last Airbender was an attempt to create a live-action movie adaptation of the popular animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. It was a massive failure.
The casting of white actors in the lead roles of characters who were Asian in the animated series, along with poor special effects and wooden acting, made this one of the worst movies ever made. The dialogue is cringeworthy and full of cliches, and the plot makes almost no sense at times. It’s a film that is so bad, it’s almost impressive.
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace
This movie actually outdoes Battlefield Earth in the awful department. It’s so bad that you almost have to respect the sheer audacity of the creators of this film to think audiences would accept it. They didn’t, of course, and it’s arguably one of the worst movies of all time. The plot of this film makes no sense whatsoever.
Superman decides to help the world by mining minerals from the core of the Earth, but then he has to fight a computer (yes, a computer) that has taken over the world and is threatening nuclear annihilation. It’s a terrible movie that is the last in the Superman series starring Christopher Reeve. If you want to watch it, just remember: if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.
Rocky V is the worst Rocky movie ever made, and that’s saying something. This film is a weird mishmash of storylines that absolutely no one asked for. It’s Rocky V’s job to wrap up all of the storylines that were left open after the last movie and make sure everything is tied up and nicely put away in the Rocky franchise.
The only problem is that Rocky V is so incredibly bizarre that it’s almost impossible to describe. This movie is so bad that it is even worse than the first Rocky movie. It’s a ridiculous film that made no attempt to be realistic and was clearly written by someone who had no idea what they were doing.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is perhaps the silliest movie on this list. The film follows a group of high school students who are playing an old video game when they are sucked into the jungle where the game is set in. This movie is so stupid and ridiculous that it made a lot of money at the box office.
Audiences loved its silly premise and special effects. While this movie was entertaining, it is definitely one of the worst movies ever made.
The Honeymooners is a strange take on the classic sitcom that starred Jackie Gleason. The film, which was released in 2005, was one of the worst movies ever made. The plot, which was supposed to tell an interesting and unique take on The Honeymooners sitcom, actually just took a bunch of old Honeymooners episodes and mashed them together.
The film featured a terrible plot and even worse acting. The Honeymooners was one of the worst movies ever made because it did not have one redeeming quality.
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists
Sinbad: Beyond the Veil of Mists is a strange movie that nobody really asked for. This film was made in 2001 and is loosely based on the Sinbad stories. It’s a bad movie that is so bizarre that you can’t help but laugh at it. It’s one of the worst movies ever made because it is so nonsensical.
The special effects are bad, the dialogue is terrible, and the plot is confusing. It’s almost as if the film was intentionally trying to be terrible.
Dragonball Evolution is the worst movie on this list. It’s an attempt to turn the popular Japanese cartoon series Dragon Ball into a live-action movie. The film is so bad that it is almost impressive. The plot is nonsensical and confusing, and the dialogue is cringe-worthy.
Fans of the cartoon were outraged by this movie, and it is considered one of the worst movies ever made. If you’re looking for a bad movie to watch, you’ve got plenty of options. From awkward dialogue to terrible special effects, these are the worst of the worst. And you know what? That’s what makes them so great!
There are plenty of wonderful movies in the world. But there are also some real stinkers. Sometimes, a movie can be so bad that it puts you off the cinema for a while. Other times, they’re just so stupid they make you laugh out loud at how preposterous they are.
So, there you have it, the 20 worst movies of all time! When it comes to bad movies, these are the most awkward flicks that Hollywood has ever offered. Watching any of these movies is akin to experiencing cinematic torture, so you might want to steer clear!


The first John Wick movie was amazing. Simple, action filled plot with some of the most realistic hand to hand combat and firearms technique to come out of Hollywood. Keanu Reeves trained for months to prep for the first John Wick movie, and has continued his training in prep for John Wick 2. If you haven’t seen Keanu’s training video with Taran Tactical, it’s definitely worth a watch.
Keanu’s dedication to improving his skills is very impressive, and his training is making his movies all the better. I don’t know about you, but I would love for my daily job to require me to practice hand to hand combat and shooting technique daily for months on end.
John Wick: Chapter 2 Trailer
John Wick: Chapter 2 will hit theaters February 10, 2017.


Are you an avid Thespian or someone who dreams of a career on the big screen in acting? Did you know many of the award-winning actors or actresses you see graduated from college with a degree in Theatre or the Arts? It’s true! Having the right education will not only prepare you for the competitive performing industry but can also connect you with peers who will help you on a path toward success.
Theatre school provide students with a quality Liberal Arts education but if you are seeking stage or screen time, you can also enjoy the immense benefits of an in-depth training program and learn the secrets behind:
Learn the difference between on-camera and off-camera auditioning techniques. What are your strengths and weaknesses? What is your character type and how can you hone this into a long-lasting career? There are so many small details you will need to understand before setting off into the world of acting. Determine what type of audition is required and what you will have to prepare is one of the most important elements in the acting industry.
A huge benefit to an accredited education in acting is the opportunity to graduate with a well-developed portfolio. Understanding the types of headshots you will need and putting together a professional reel or monologue portfolio will be tantamount to your success.
Every professional actor knows it takes more than talent to make it in this competitive industry. Understanding how to seek out the proper agents and casting directors will be an essential part of the academic process for acting students. This is an essential element in what will make or break your career in acting. The great thing about attending a college or university program is there are often opportunities to meet and connect with these industry leaders, so you will have an edge in this arena. Many casting agents are also aware that your education will have provided you with necessary skills and will feel more confident sending someone with this degree to an audition as compared to someone with little experience or know-how.
Acting is a form of art. It takes more than a pretty or memorable face or an outgoing personality, there are trade skills that will be important to learn in order to succeed as an actor or actress. Attending a school for theatre will not only give you more experience on stage, but it will also help you develop a personal form or style that works for you. Acting is studied through many known techniques including The Stanislavski System, Method Acting, The Meisner Technique and more. An overview of these different styles will play a relevant role in your ability to define what works for you, so you can progress and hone your craft.
If you are seeking stardom through stage work or screen time, your best option for success will be through an educational decreed program designed to graduate actors with terrific knowledge of the industry and all the tools needed to make a career. While there are some actors who have learned the hard way, most successful stars sought an Arts degree in order to lay the foundation of their craft. There are no shortcuts to the field, but it is much easier to pursue this through an education designed to develop you into a successful actor or actress.