Thursday, July 29, 2010

Telephone

March 12, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
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In Lady Gaga symbolic style the new video, Telephone, directed by Jonas Akerlund is full of symbolism, but may be better hidden than in other videos except for the most obvious. Telephone picks up where Paparazzi left off and features Beyoncé. Some of the symbolism is obvious and parallels earlier video’s. The most obvious symbol [...]

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Alice Through the Looking Glass – Part 2

March 9, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
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Part Two – Alice Through the Looking Glass, where Alice goes to a darker realm and encounters the Jabberwocky. This 80′s made-for-tv version of Alice in Wonderland Adventures is memorably enjoyable. Continue the trippy, fantasy adventure. See Part One – Alice in Wonderland here.

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Alice in Wonderland – Part 1

March 9, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
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Those of you growing up in the 80′s may remember this version of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland story.  With the new version Alice in Wonderland by Tim Burton out, which has had mixed reviews, this older version will likely satisfy those who love the mystical, dreamy story. Quite possibly, with the exception of visuals, [...]

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Magical Egypt

“Egypt the birthplace of magic and home of the mystery schools” “Egypt regarded the entire universe, as a gigantic act of magic, the transformation of consciousness into the material universe”

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Wolfman

Shapeshifters have been a part of cultural mythical beasts for many years, vampires and werewolves being the most popular legends developed on the silver screen.  Wolfman, starring Anthony Hopkins, is the latest release in paranormal horror depicting the dramatic and often violent, and deadly, transformation ruled by the full moon. The story depicts Larry Talbot [...]

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightening Thief

February 6, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
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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.  Percy is to [...]

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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 years ago. They take [...]

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Icon Ritual

January 11, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
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“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, [...]

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Clash of the Titans

January 3, 2010 by Symbolic Living  
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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 [...]

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Avatar Review

December 19, 2009 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under Arts, Fashion and Film, Featured Videos

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 [...]

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