I would like to recommend this silent documentary.

It will show those who claim that "religion isn't a part of the very thread man is woven from" are in err.

"The relationship between humans and their environment is the subject of this mesmerizing visual study from Ron Fricke, the cinematographer and editor of Koyaanisqatsi. The images (which Fricke gather from 24 countries) range from the daily devotions of Tibetan monks and whirling dervishes to a cigarette factory, and time lapse views of the Hong Kong skyline. Diverse world music accompanies the visuals."

This movie is excellent...you see people as they really are.

I find it hard to believe that this innate sense that we all have to find "something" greater than ourselves is a coincidence.

There is really something out there.

If not for the pretense of this thread, I recommend that you watch this movie.

It is truly breathtaking.

Is this something we would see at an independant movie theater or would we need to go to a film festival or university theater for it?

No, I got it on DVD from NetFlix.

I don't know if your local video store would have it, but it is definitely worth looking for.

It's a good piece of film. That's about it.

it truly is a phenomenal movie. everyone should see it.

it is my second favorite movie ever.

i first saw it from netflix, so i know you can rent it from there. then i bought my own copy because i had to own it, and i ordered it from wal-mart.com because i had a gift certificate someone gave me. but i know you can buy it from amazon and other places.

if you can't find some place to rent it, or don't have netflix then just buy it, because it is worth owning.

Damn it; I was expecting a discussion on Mortal Kombat.

quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:

Damn it; I was expecting a discussion on Mortal Kombat.

But more on what the character was based on. Although I don't know of any, that game as been known to do that, like with Shiva. I thought it possible Baraka could be some war god of some religion.

I think the reason human beings have this urge to find *something* is because we are aware. Being aware entails certain things: anxiety, belief/disbelief, curiousity, emotional nausea, and an entire array of confusing emotions. Most deal with this by keeping themselves busy, others search for answers.

That there are common themes and symbolism spread throughout the world isn't surprising because, afterall, we all share a common theme; being alive; humanity.

Another Joseph Campbell style movie?

Traffic, being aware isn't a good enough answer, in my opinion.

We ARE all the same, essentially, but in an equal manner we are all different.

And no, it doesn't make sense to indigenous peoples that their desire for finding a "reason" for their existence is the same as developed society's.

Some of these people in the film probably haven't ever seen a human being outside of their tribe in their entire life.

That is why this movie is so amazing...it shows PEOPLE, doing what PEOPLE do, without the influence of books and television.

To all of you who concurred about this movie, I must say I am very surprised...and pleased.

I think it is awesome that several of you have had the intelligence to get a movie that has some sort of meaning to it.

This movie was beautifully done, the music is appropriate, and the people are...breathtaking.

It is a large dose of humanity, cloaked in the beauty of our world.

If you can't see God in these people's faces, and in their environment, I am sorry to say that you probably never will.

*laughs at Tyrant*

Goober.

Do you realize your *book* that you put so much stock into was written when people weren't "developed" yet.

I respect the rituals that bring people in society from the "undeveloped" people alot more then the "developed" people. Afterall, look at the new right-of-passage of the most civilized, fucking graffiti, compared to the uncivilized; actual progression and lessons into life as a mature individual.

Don't give me that confirmation shit either, I went through confirmation; then I was blacksheeped by the church.

Life has nothing to do with your denomination; it has everything to do with how you live it. There is no afterlife; only the ramifications that occur after-your-life. Live it well, not for riches.

I take the first part of this post to mean that you think I have something against underdeveloped cultures...if you do think that, please don't. The thought never crossed my mind.

In regards to the people who wrote the Bible, it wouldn't have mattered to me in the slightest WHO wrote it, since it was God that inspired it. He had total control over what was written, and I find great solace in that. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't be a Christian. I don't trust a man any farther than I can throw him.

(Besides, they were "developed" by their standards...100 years from now, people will look back on our generation and think of how underdeveloped WE were.)

I also respect the religious/spiritual rituals of the people from the "third world". Who said I didn't ?

I don't understand if you are disagreeing with me, or...well, I just don't know. I am in total agreement with you there.

What confirmation "shit" ? I didn't go through any sort of confirmation, nor did I mention anything of the like in my post. Are you sober ?

I am sorry to hear that you were blacksheeped by your church...they obviously weren't considering God's take on the matter.

I don't follow a specific denomination. I do my damndest to follow the tenets of the Bible...you can call that "Christian" if you like, but my faith has nothing to do with religion.

I don't know how you can be so sure that there IS NO AFTERLIFE.

You say that as if you are an authority on the matter.

Who, of all of us, could say whether there is or not, with any kind of certainty ?

I hope your rant was induced by a chemical, because otherwise I can't see why you are being so hostile.

G'night.

[This message has been edited by Digital_Savior (edited 04-08-2005).]

quote:Originally posted by Digital_Savior:

What confirmation "shit" ? I didn't go through any sort of confirmation, nor did I mention anything of the like in my post. Are you sober ?

No I wasn't; I was as drunk as a poet on pay day.

Sorry.

Saw it. It's really good. They play it every once in a while at some of the indie movie houses in San Francisco.

It's also the name of a really yummy vegitarian resturaunt out here. Very posh. They take your coat for you and put your napkin in your lap themselves.

Cheers,

Lost

quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:

Damn it; I was expecting a discussion on Mortal Kombat.

LO-FUCKING-L

Sadly, I thought it had SOMETHING to do with that character, but I thought she was going to tell us it was some sort of pre-christian demon or something.

Yeah, because that is such a typical thing for me to do.

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quote:Originally posted by Tyrant:

Damn it; I was expecting a discussion on Mortal Kombat.



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