Filed under: inspiration
March 13, 2008 • 6:11 am 0
Being there
These two words have captivated my mind as of late. Just the thought of being there. Not “being there”, but really thinking about what else I have to do today. Not “being there”, but worrying about what people think. Just truly being where you are. I heard somebody say recently that a human being is just that: A human (subject), being (verb). Not a “Human doing”, or a “human producing”.
I am beginning to take more and more joy at the pure visceral pleasure of life. The drowning quiet of the pre-dawn hours contrasted by the light bird songs of morning. The interesting patterns in the bottom of a tin pan. The taste of a bad cup of coffee. I find myself walking more and more places, riding my bike more and more places. As Ghandi said, “There is more to life than just trying to speed it up.”
Just thoughts.
Filed under: beauty, life, mystery, ponderings, wonder , life, thoughts
March 1, 2008 • 1:09 am 0
By this time tomorrow… What will we know?
Some people dislike Wes Anderson and the movies he makes. I am not one of those people so if you are particularly astute you might pick up on a slight bias. This movie is a beautiful experience that communicates a fairly simple message but not necessarily full of simple characters.
Things working for this movie:
- An Excellent soundtrack. (staple of a Wes Anderson movie)
- Vibrant visual world that sets the exact atmosphere Wes is going for.
- Details, Details, Details
- Great performances by Wilson, Brody, and Shwartzman
- The increasingly funny fact that there is almost nothing spiritual about their spiritual journey.
While not as funny as his previous films I think that The Darjeeling limited will hold up as just as good of a film as his best.
