If I had to run away from it all and could only bring a few things with me, what would they be?
As I go over that list in my mind, I am suprised at how small the list is. I could abandon most of my possesions. I only have them because they are gifts, or tools I once used and thought I may use them again, or things I could use to entertain people.
Now, what do I really love, and really use? The answer stems from a few simple princples.
First, I can tolerate anything as long as I have a good meal every day and a good sleep at night.
Second, this is the internet age. I use my computer to keep in touch with friends, to store all my records, my music and photos.
Third. I enjoy photography.
So what would I take? I start off with some some simple toiletries and clothing,
Next, I would bring along my pots, pans, pressure cooker, mixer, cutlery, bowls and plates.
Third, my laptop.
Fourth my camera and lenses.
Fifth my sleeping bag and a pillow.
Sixth, some clothing.
And that is it.
Every thing but the camera and laptop are necessities. I could go even more minimalist and leave those two behind. But if I did that I'd be leaving something I enjoy. And, that is the point of this list-- to answer what do I need to be happy? Not, what do I need to survive.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Beowolf
the 2007 animated version.
This is a good movie. At times the animation is distracting one second everything will look very realistic, the next it will look fake. Some of this has to do with the lighting. It is too perfect. Every nook and cranny is properly lit to establish the right mood. Some of this has to do with the motion-- people just don't move with such grace and perfection.
There is a bit of a controversy around this movie because it diverges from the the true Beowulf story. In this movie Beowulf is flawed in the poem he is a hero. In the movie Beowulf does not kill the Grendel's mother in the poem he does.
I have to agree with the movie makers here. The poem is two or three separate stories-- Beowulf vs Grendel, vs Grendel's mother, vs the dragon. By changing the relationship between Beowulf and Grendel's mother, they make the whole story one cohesive story.
As for making Beowulf flawed-- I like that. The film makers were clearing trying to tell a more adult, more mature version of the story. When you are an adult, pure heros don't exist. Having a perfect Beowulf would have weakened the story.
This is a good movie. At times the animation is distracting one second everything will look very realistic, the next it will look fake. Some of this has to do with the lighting. It is too perfect. Every nook and cranny is properly lit to establish the right mood. Some of this has to do with the motion-- people just don't move with such grace and perfection.
There is a bit of a controversy around this movie because it diverges from the the true Beowulf story. In this movie Beowulf is flawed in the poem he is a hero. In the movie Beowulf does not kill the Grendel's mother in the poem he does.
I have to agree with the movie makers here. The poem is two or three separate stories-- Beowulf vs Grendel, vs Grendel's mother, vs the dragon. By changing the relationship between Beowulf and Grendel's mother, they make the whole story one cohesive story.
As for making Beowulf flawed-- I like that. The film makers were clearing trying to tell a more adult, more mature version of the story. When you are an adult, pure heros don't exist. Having a perfect Beowulf would have weakened the story.
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