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Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightening Thief

Zeus' Lightening Bolt. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightening Thief is due to hit theaters. A modern re-telling of the Perseus tale adapted to film from the book by Rick Riordan. Greek gods and monsters enter Percy (Perseus) Jackson’s world from his high school mythology text books and he’s the target of their vengeance. ... [Read more of this review]

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Three Witches and a Little Devil

This 1987 film is timeless, top-notch, fun entertainment starring the fantastically talented Jack Nicholson who plays “Just your average horny little Devil”. Cher, Susan Sarandon, and Michelle Pfeiffer create the trinity that gets involved with the mysterious man that’s moved into the small town in a mansion where witches were burned... [Read more of this review]

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Icon Ritual

“She’s got the power to heal you. Never fear.” Trying to find a way to save Tommy’s parent enter him into a religious cult that worships Marilyn Monroe.  An interesting ritual procession dedicated to the icon with a popular cast gives this rock-opera musical a special place in the memories of the 70’s.  Tina Turner, Eric... [Read more of this review]

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Clash of the Titans

Clash of the Titans the remake, updated version is sure to please film-goer’s love of action and interest in Greek Mythology, Gods, Goddesses, Heroes, and War. The plot: The mortal son of the god Zeus embarks on a perilous journey to stop the underworld and its minions from spreading their evil to Earth as well as the heavens.*IMDB The original... [Read more of this review]

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Avatar Review

Here is a glimpse of the movie Avatar directed by James Cameron. Warning:  This preview may be a spoiler. This film is exceptional in both visual 3D imagery and it’s depiction of the power of spirituality and connection to the earth.  James Cameron has created a masterpiece that pulls at the heart strings and delivers a storyline that gives... [Read more of this review]

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Egyptian Gods Haute Couture

Christian Dior’s Haute Couture show, designs by John Galliano.  Egyptian Gods and Goddesses adorn the walkway with spectacular fashion.  The visual artistry of Ancient Myth and History brought to the modern era with exquisite designs. Isis, Anubis, Tut, Hathor, and many more in headgear, masks, scarab earings, and broaches, animal prints, mummies… ... [Read more of this review]

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Making of God

John Lennon passed away December 8, 1980 Making of God God is a Concept by which we measure our pain I’ll say it again God is a Concept by which we measure our pain I don’t believe in magic I don’t believe in I-ching I don’t believe in Bible I don’t believe in Tarot I don’t believe in Hitler I don’t believe... [Read more of this review]

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Let’s get unconscious

A lot of controversy has surrounded her interests in esoteric symbolism and usage in her art for years.  Taboo topics in sex and religion has been magnetic in maintaining her popularity through pushing the envelope.  Pursuing and developing her personal spiritual interests in the public eye for decades reveals a side to Madonna beyond the material... [Read more of this review]

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Goddess – Mists of Avalon

Lady of the Lake Vivianne connects to the elements as a High Priestess of the ancient religion of paganism, initiating Morgaine into connection with the Goddess as a priestess. This film focuses on the feminine, goddess archetype, exploring the Arthurian legend of Camelot from the female perspective. Written by Marion Zimmer Bradley in 1982 adapted... [Read more of this review]

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Bad Romance

Lady Gaga wears Alexander McQueens haute couture designs from his show Plato’s Atlantis in this video, Bad Romance.  This song was debuted at the end of McQueen’s show in October. This video brings forth the expressions of Plato’s Atlantis bringing the animal, snake motif into focus in movement and art. See Plato’s Atlantis... [Read more of this review]

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Tarot of Marseilles the Holy Mountain

This clip is by Alejandro Jodorowsky on the Tarot. From the psychedelic, and comfort pushing film The Holy Mountain. The Holy Mountain has explicit scenes and is therefore not posted here. However, this scene shows an interesting arrangement of artwork dedicated to Tarot symbolism during an explanation of the Tarot by Alejandro Jodorowosky. From... [Read more of this review]

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2012 Mayan Prophecy

The new Movie, 2012 by Sony Pictures is opening worldwide over the next few days. Since before man has put pen to paper, and civilization has taken root on the planet, myths and stories of global destruction have been a representation of the human ideology of this world’s reality, the future, and the past. Comets, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes,volcanoes... [Read more of this review]

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Famous Eyes

Famous Eyes The Mysteries of Fame Today’s pop music culture is increasingly opening a window to The Mysteries. What Mysteries? The mysteries of ancient cultures, with a strong focus on the most mysterious of all – Egypt, Babylon and their symbolism. Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Jayz, Kanye West and friends are currently at the top of the... [Read more of this review]

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Halloween and Death

Death Tarot Card 13 Samhain (summer’s end) is now here and the celtic new year is beginning. This is the time of year when the veils between the material world and spiritual world are at their thinnest. Many are now thinking of their ancestors and loved ones who have passed away to the other side. Today this reverence for the dead is a popular,... [Read more of this review]

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Entertaining Gods

A web-series of Mythology sure to entertain! O-Cast is a mockumentary-style web-series created by the twelve Olympian gods of Greek mythology to broadcast their new lives as 20-something New Yorkers living in one apartment. Comedy ensues as they combine forces to convince the mortals of their modern relevance in order to save themselves from extinction. Shot... [Read more of this review]

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