Let Us Talk of Hobbits and Things

My soul is craving The Lord of the Rings, so all I can do while I wait for them to arrive in the mail via NetFlix is watch these trailers. *Sigh* I love these movies.

 

If I were a character in the movie, I would be an Elf.

Time Warp

 This is one of my favorite songs from Rocky Horror. And FYI, my favorite character is Riff Raff. *wink, wink*

Whadda Ya Gonna Do???

In my Italian kick for the day, I've been missing The Sopranos. What an excellent show... one I wish would've never ended. Sigh. Alas, all good things must come to an end. ;)

Needed Something Beautiful to Look at Today

... and Criss Angel (will always) fit the bill.

Tiny Dancer

I Have a New Favorite Artist

That would be the talented Mister James Christensen. Just take a look (these are some of my favorites, so far!):

Art Nouveau

Art Nouveau is one of my top two favorite periods for art, aside from Renaissance. Upon looking at both styles, I see in both a hint of romanticism and simply romance. I love discovering and analyzing things that I like!

Here are some examples:

Yep, They Do Got Talent

This kid RULEZZZZZ

Movie Review: Hippie Masala

I just finished watching Hippie Masala, a documentary film about 5 or so hippies that moved to India in the 60s and 70s in search of greater spiritual meaning. It was interesting and even enlightening. It has taken the mysitque out of life in India for me. While the terrain is absolutely stunning, I see what one man says in the film about it being beautiful to a visitor but to those who live there it is what it is. It seems that a woman's life in India is very difficult, too. Men feel that they can expect the women to do all the work, or at least most. One woman who married one of the Eurpoeans said that it was her dream to live out her life single, obviously so she could be in peace.

Also, I have heard that animals, especially cows are very revered in India, but I can't say I saw a life better than those in farms here. I guess I have a strange vision as to how animals should live. I bet if I had a farm people would laugh at me because my animals would have comfortable places to sleep, good food, clean environments, plenty of space, and lots of love - sans any fear of harm or death.

All in all though, an interesting film. I like learning about India and it's culture. I found it not too surprising that one man said that you could live there for 50 years and never be fully accepted. I wasn't too surprised because the same is true here. You will always be viewed as a foreigner, and will never be seen as only a member of that society.

Verdict: I am happy here in the States. I love my freedoms, I love belonging at least somewhere. I am an American, and that does mean something.

Coming Soon to a Theatre Near YOU!

Can't wait.

I Have Just One Question For You...

Behive Girl

The lovely Emily Martin created this beautiful painting and oh how I want it! She is such a marvelous artist; she really captures something mysterious and delicate about her subjects.

Movie Review

So I know I'm a good year late on getting around to finally seeing Emma Smith: My Story, but nonetheless, it was well worth the wait. What a lovely story, so elegantly and fairly told by Candlelight Media Group.

It's a must-see for members of the church, and a highly-recommended for those who simply love history. Excellent film. And what a remarkable woman!

Neurosis at it's Finest

Ira and Abby.

OK, best movie ever. Well, you know. Best movie... in a long time. Highly recommend!

Lady of the House Speaking!

Who could resist the lovely Keeping Up Appearances, well, at least those who like British humour and comedies, that is. Hyacinth is an absolute riot, and Richard has to be the world's most patient and long suffering man ever to live, well, on TV, of course. ;) It's BOUQUET, dear! Not BUCKET. *tsssssss*

Oh Âme

“Oh soul,
you worry too much.
You have seen your own strength.
You have seen your own beauty.
You have seen your golden wings.
Of anything less,
why do you worry?
You are in truth
the soul, of the soul, of the soul.”


~ Rumi

"I'm the Best!"

I just want to say that The Cider House Rules ... RULES!! Dang! I had almost forgotten how wonderful a movie it is - it had been 10 years since I first saw it (was it in the theatre? I don't recall) so it was enjoyable to revisit and feel the emotions as strongly as I had the first time. I remember that when I saw it those years back, it had inspired me to work in an orphanage (are there even orphanages left in the U.S.? - Just checked: after the mid 20th century, orphanages gave way to foster homes and small institutions like group homes. Hmm...). I still felt that way last night when I watched it again. I of course love Michael Caine and Tobey Maguire both of whom make nearly any movie they're in enjoyable to watch if for nothing else than their individual performances.

Anyway, it was moving, poignant, and inspirational. I would recommend it to anyone who prefers personal interaction and dialogue over action and intense drama. Just my style! My two thumbs up (even though I'm 10 years too late to rate it). :)

** The title of the post is from the film. The children were so desperate and lonely that they took to approaching any adult who came to the orphanage and proclaiming how they were the best to pick. So sad...

Slumdog

I really want to see Slumdog Millionaire. I have an affinity for all things East Indian, from the food to the clothes, to the music, to the religion (Hindu), to the English-speaking accents and their native tongues - everything! I also really care about issues that Indians face, including their very impoverished states. I don't understand how the caste system can still exist in today's India, but perhaps that is changing? There is so much more awareness and compassion today, and it only makes sense that certain social and religious things will start disappearing as time and awareness moves onward. Caste is decided by the color of someones skin. How very sad.

I'm Not Going Your Route

I'm too sick to post anything meaningful, so you're stuck with videos for the next couple of days until I have my wits about me again.

One of my all-time favorite shows, one of my all-time favorite episodes. Enjoy.

The Lord of the Rings

This is so bloody awesome! Can't wait to see it! I am one of the world's biggest Tolkien fans - this is great stuff.

Trailer 2 - The Hunt For Gollum [2]
by HuntForGollum

UPDATE:

It was pretty darn good!