A Trip to the Moon – George Melies Films

September 14, 2012 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under The Arts

Films by George Melies Films by the French illusionist and filmmaker George Melies (1861-1938). During the late 1800′s and early 1900′s George Melies brought magic to silent films. He was a pioneer in cinematic experimentation of visual effects directing 531 films between 1896 to 1913. His films have mythical, mysterious, symbolic themes where he created illusions utilizing [...]

The Book of Mormon Broadway Musical

June 15, 2011 by Symbolic Living  
Filed under The Arts

The Broadway hit musical ‘The Book of Mormon’ was imagined by ‘South Park’ and ‘Team America’ creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone as well as Robert Lopez. The satire musical has two young Mormon Latter Day Saints missionaries visit a village in Uganda in an attempt to share their beliefs with the local warlords. Winning [...]