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Friends,
I read the Phillip Pullman novels a couple years ago, and decided not to give them to my teenage godson, not because they are critical or authoritarian religion but because I do not think there is a coherent positive vision.
I could not resist going to the movie yesterday, first movie in a theatre for me in a year, and found the visuals wonderful, but not least because many of the good guys had long hair, not least among them Sam Elliott.
For an extra thrill, just google him and look at his hair grow. This does not seem, I hope, to be for a role. I hope he keeps it.
Cal.
PS, I have not been on line in a while and really like the new graphics.
Cal, my friend,
Thank you posting this abt the Pullman novel-to-screen fantasy, "The Golden Compass". As you already know, certain male characters are always depict'd in this genre w/ longer hair, to fulfill the "feel" of an anachronistic time, or the mores of a different culture. As an actor/writer and aspiring director t'boot, ya can rest assured I'd draw up a contract to NEVER accept roles requiring a stylist's sheers alter MY devotion to MY longer locks! LOL!
Here's to toasting Sam Elliott's and the other longer-hair'd actors' continued dedication to their manes. May we be well represent'd. (*raises drinking horn*) Hailsa!
Best wishes for fantasy literature reading, cinema viewing, AAAND longhair'd camaraderie,
Quenyan
AFTERTHOUGHT: I've attached a link to yet another fantasy project, full of realistic CGI effects, to hit the theatres this February. Sometimes fantasy is the only way to "cloak" immortal truths in the guise of fiction to make 'em more palatable to a thirsting populace, whether the characters are longer-coiffed or not. Enjoy everyone. Their world IS closer than you think!
A fantasy film to hit the theatres in February 2008.
Thanks
I'll add that one to my vierwing list.
Kevin
I'll definitely check it out. I've heard a lot of buzz where the same lunatic christians who wanted to have harry potter banned from being read in school's are talking about how this film depicts a nihilistic world view and might as well be out of crowleys writing...
Interestingly enough, Helgast, the trilogy of brilliant author Philip Pullman's trilogy, "His Dark Materials", consisting of "Northern Lights", "The Subtle Knife", and "The Amber Spyglass", upon which the film, "The Golden Compass" is based, aren't themselves based on the voluminous occult treatises that Aleister Crowley committed to the printed page. Instaed, they're abt a society in whicg Magic (or, if you prefer, Magick) is commonplace. Its dangers lie in its unconstrain'd application, say, for personal gain, political power, prestige, ad nauseum.
Crowley, BTW, was one o/t all-time worst examples OF a practicing occultist in the early 20th century. His colourful exploits got him toss'd out of Italy by Il Duce himself. After experimenting with every mind alterant he cold lay his mitts on, he lived his final days impoverished, in squalor, and a heroin addict.
A whirred to the wise ... leave drugs alone and don't dabble w/t occult. Period. I'm a Str8-Edger and I have a natural dexterity for Magic. Aaand Crowley shaved his hed! I grow my hair. It's better reception for subtle energies ... LOL!
Yours for good literature, safe Magic, no drugs, long hair,
Quenyan