Archive for April, 2008

House of Cards Trilogy (House of Cards / To Play the King / The Final Cut) starring Ian Richardson

Saturday, April 19th, 2008

This BBC miniseries is a study in political power struggles and the people whose lives fuel them.  Francis Urquhart (played by Ian Richardson) happens to be the prime minister of England but his character gives insight into the motivations and actions of politicians everywhere obsessed with their own rise to power regardless of the cost to the people they simultaneously pretend to be serving.

Darshan - The Embrace . . . a film by Mata Amritanandamayi Devi and Jan Kounen

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

While those familiar with Amma will surely enjoy this intimate and touching film about Amma - people with no awareness of who Amma is would probably also enjoy this film as: an introduction to Amma, gurus, Hindu religion, Darshan, pacifism or just as a beautifully executed film that is a visual pleasure to watch.

The thoughtful editing and diverse and artistic footage really conjured up the timelessness and intimacy many experience in Amma’s presence.

" A battle without bloodshed . . . only peace and love."

Disorient by Richard Bone

Monday, April 14th, 2008

Non-lyrical, upbeat, creatively interesting but unobtrusive music that goes well with reading or other "thinking required" tasks.