In its trailer, it announced that “The Secret has passed through the ages known only to a few men,.. who… harnessed its Power.” This Secret was allegedly used to keep the rest of humanity ignorant and servile. On or after 1909, this Secret was released to the public by the few rich men who knew… Continue reading The Secret — Law of Attraction
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Clash of the Titans? — Where are the Titans?
A couple of weeks ago, I saw The Clash of the Titans. I had the feeling that there wouldn’t be any titans in the movies; for, after all, who knew about the Titans? I had not seen the 1981 version of the Clash of the Titans. I like Greek mythology ever since I was 9… Continue reading Clash of the Titans? — Where are the Titans?
Brethren of the Rosy Cross
During this Lenten Season, one's mind might be open to things esoteric or spiritual. Below is an article I wrote on the Rosicrucians, which was published in Mr. & Ms. Magazine. Aramis Aguilar is an hale and hearty 78 year-old CPA and lawyer. Rolly Sison is a 64 year- old… Continue reading Brethren of the Rosy Cross
David Bordwell on Film Style
ARTICLE: Bordwell, David (1994) “The Power of a Research Tradition: Prospects for Progress in the Study of Film Style.” Film History 5, : 59–79. Bordwell reviewed the historical study of film style in relation to its object (chronological change and stability in the film technique), a core set of problems (chronology, causality, influence, affinity, etc.)… Continue reading David Bordwell on Film Style
God and Superman
The opening scene of Superman Returns (2006) shows cosmic images of a collapsing star which then gives birth to a new world. The voice-over, with a grandiose John Williams score, says: “You will make my strength your own. You will see my life through your eyes as your life will be seen through mine. The… Continue reading God and Superman
Goodnight and Goodluck – Media and Freedom
"We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty." - Edward Roscoe Murrow Martial Law is long gone but we must never forget it. The McCarthy witch-hunt is a thing of the past, but as the movie Good Night and Good Luck (2005) showed, the world should constantly be reminded of it to prevent the same from… Continue reading Goodnight and Goodluck – Media and Freedom
Postprandial Musings, 2.0 