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One Loop for the Vine | Reviewer: RegularJoe | 1/29/08
Aside from the religious allegory in the song (whether Jesus, Mohamed, or any other deity you want to throw in), I see a loop in the story.
The unnamed one who's 'faith had died, Fled back up the mountainside' slips, falls, and vanishes (to external observers).
Next he's made the leader of the locals where he ends up because of his magical appearance (what else can this wizard do? he'll help us beat the bad guys, whomever they are.) although he never voices a claim to be a chosen one. Then some contemplative time, followed by leading his new followers on to battle.
Finally he sees a familiar shape flee up a mountain (as he did), trip and fall (as he did), and vanish (as he did).
I think he sees himself, in a loop. I mean, the final stanza all but spells it out:
Then, on a distant slope, (the slope he fled up)
He observed one without hope (himself, as described early in the song)
Flee back up the mountainside. (as he did)
He thought he recognised him by his walk, (think you could pick yourself out of a crowd? I know I could)
And by the way he fell, (sound familiar?)
And by the way he
Stood up, and vanished into air. (back to the beginning).
The whole story loops on itself. Fairly obvious. No particular religion required.
There's my 3 cents.
In Reference to One for the Vine | Reviewer: A. Neely | 12/17/07
This is clearly a song about the difficulty of inspired leadership -- especially if the leader thinks he is divinely inspired. While the story seems completely fictitious, it draws from a number of biblical themes -- deliberately, in my opinion.
A rebel is disenchanted with a religious/military leader who calls himself "the chosen one." The rebel breaks away from the 50,000 strong who follow him. But the rebel unwittingly falls into the same trap, and finds himself leading a group on a similar religious journey. In an effort to break free from the cycle of deceit, the rebel meditates alone and finds himself talking with "water" and "the vine."
He then rises up, apparently with new inspiration and direction, and leads the group to a plain he sees ahead. He surely hopes to find a successful resolution for himself and for the group there, probably through the establishment of a new, peaceful community.
But he is startled by the sight of another adventurer alone on a mountainside like he was. This individual also stumbles, as he did; but then he stands up, and -- the narrator tells us -- "vanished into air."
I have no doubt this final figure symbolizes Jesus, the ultimate Rebel Messiah. According to the Bible, on several occasions Jesus was in a physical location, then vanished from sight in an instant (eg. Luke 24, Acts 1).
In addition, the water and vine metaphors bring to mind statements attributed to Jesus in the gospels. Jesus said, "I am the vine; you are the branches. He who abides in me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without me, you can do nothing." (John 15:5) Jesus also said: "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink." (John 7:37) The verses that follow this passage clearly indicate that he was speaking of spiritual satisfaction, but they also point to Jesus as the source of "living water."
Who knows whether songwriter Tony Banks had these specific scriptures in mind when he wrote the song? But I am convinced the title is a reference to Jesus "The Vine," and I believe Banks was familiar with the biblical concepts I've mentioned, and at least toyed with them in his song
If there is a theme to One for the Vine, which tracks the mountain journeys of three unique individuals, the thought that Jesus is the only (God-) man capable of leading people on a successful spiritual quest is one that works.
one for the vine truth | Reviewer: robert simpson | 11/30/07
this song is clearly about the walk of jesus,"he shall save us..." thank you genesis for a song about our king
Thoughts on One For The Vine lyrics | Reviewer: C Gibson | 10/4/07
I don't know if the lyrics refer to any specific person or situation in history. This has been one of my favorite songs lyrically and musically since I was a mid-teen, and I have pondered its meaning constantly.
I believe that it is about the essential rebellious nature of youth, the sincere desire to strike out on a different path than what is expected (familial, societal), and discover and develop one's own voice - often impulsively. Many elements of adult society seem drab, hyprocritical, and outright dangerous to a teen. The more spirited among us often declare that we will "do things differently." Yet, the path to maturity has its inevitable direction, we encounter circumstances beyond our evident control, and sure enough one day we look up and find that we are as those same adults we swore we'd never become. Think of the boy who pursues an artistic vocation only to end up taking over his father's business or the woman who discovers that as an adult she frequently feels like a carbon copy of her mother. The moment we make these discoveries about ourselves is generally the moment it appears that our youthful selves have truly, alas, "vanished into air." Our priorities and sense of identity have matured, and the motivations of adults that we could never fully have understood as kids are now all too evident and all too relevant.
Anyway, those are just my thoughts on the lyrics. I always find listening to this song to be an incredibly moving experience.
"One For the Vine": Sources? | Reviewer: Judas's Carry Out | 7/23/07
Besides being a beautiful swan song for Genesis' symphonic prog era, this epic from "Wind and Wuthering" is some type of exegesis regarding war and religion. Does anybody know the specific literary/historic source for the lyric? Example: "Eleventh Earl of Mar" which proceeds it, is about a little known Scottish rebellion in 1715.
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*Wes' POV*
I towered above her looking down into her beautiful eyes as they sparkled in the light. Why was she so perfect? She was my one and only. "You looked absolutely stunning tonight babe" I winked, down at her, tucking her hair behind her ears.
She could do nothing but smile, our warm breaths colliding together. Before ever so slowly, I brought my lips down to met hers. This girl that you hear me speak about, goes by the name of (Y/N). Not only is she my bestfriend, she's also my extremely beautiful girlfriend. My soulmate. The one girl who I want in my life forever.
"Do you trust me?" I asked wearily against her lips. There was a couple of things I had always wanted to try out, but had never found the right girl. They were always either one night stands, or relationships with disaster written all over them. (Y/N) was different, she was the one.
"Of course I do baby" she smiled back. Perfect.
"Close your eyes for me then sweetie" I grinned, as she happily complied. "No peeking" I chuckled, as I reached over into the bedside cabinet and pulled out 2 pairs of handcuffs. I attached one to her left wrist, then up to the bed post. She opened her eyes, when she heard the click
"Wesley…" She pleaded, fear evident in her eyes. "Lay back, relax and don't worry about a single thing baby. This is all about you tonight. I promise you'll have a great time if you just believe in me" I grinned, fastening the other handcuff. She nodded, resting her head back on the pillow, without any other resistance.
Luckily I could remove her clothing, without having to release her from the cuffs as she had decided to wear a mid thigh, purple dress which went perfectly with her hair. I undid the zip, and slid it down her perfectly, toned body. I dragged my cold fingers across her bare skin until I reached her bra clasp at the back. Shivers running down her spine as I did so, until I let it drop to the floor.
"What do you have planned Stromberg?" She smiled, happily. "You'll need to wait and see" I chuckled, leaving a trail of kisses down her stomach, before stopping at her underwear. She already knew what was coming next as I ripped them off and continued kissing my way, down over her perfect body.
"Please let my hands go baby" she asked, it was clear she missed being about to touch. I shook my head, slowly inserting one of my fingers into her, making her moan. She was always the one who wanted to please me. Not this time. It was my turn. I moved slowly, still kissing along her stomach, before rising back up to her lips. The control was all mine, as I eagerly made it two. She whimpered beneath me as I continued at an agonising slow pace.
"Please go faster" she mumbled. I slowed my pace down, almost coming to a halt."No chance baby girl" I smirked, letting my tongue caress her bottom lip. She seperated her lips, just a fraction allowing me access, as our tongues played together. I took this opportunity to make it three. Silencing her screams in with my kisses.
Being able to see her enjoying her self so much, was great. she tugged at the handcuffs, trying to get lose to, failing miserably. "You're not getting let loose, so you can stop fighting it and just enjoy" I winked. She knew I was right and I knew how much this was killing her not to be in control. She was close now, I could feel it just as much as she could as she wriggled beneath my body.
"Oh my god! WES!" She screamed as I made it 4. She threw her head back, moving her hips in time with my hand, as I kissed her hungrily. "I can't….take…it…anymore" she gasped. "Not yet baby…" I chuckled, watching her squirm.
"But….Wesssss" she began."Don't you dare!" I replied, tilting her head to face me. "Not yet! And keep your eyes open for my princess" I chuckled.
I kept my free hand, beneath her chin, making sure she didn't look away again, as I pushed hard and deeper. "WESLEY!!" She squealed. I shook my head, refusing to let her cum yet. It was too soon, I was sure she could last a bit longer. As I increased my pace even more.
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I don't know how they pick top reviewers for RT but this is a totally ignorant review by someone who doesn't understand that film is primarily a visual art. He calls the film "indulgent," but it is far less indulgent than insipid films like Hangover II or Avatar. This review is the equivalent of dissing a literary novel like 100 Years of Solitude as indulgent. Moore proves he should be moved to the sports section or perhaps obituaries.
Jun 30 - 04:37 AM
Burn!! nice one
Jul 6 - 02:24 AM
No, you are just a god-awful film snob who criticizes entertaining, popular movies like Avatar as "insipid" because they're beloved by ordinary people everywhere, and then worship inaccessable (sp) movies that are more self-indulgant, and really boring like The Tree of Life as literary masterpieces, simply because common people like myself can't stand them. Roger Moore actually likes movies, unlike you. Go back to watching boring black and white or foreign films that nobody cares about, you condescending hack!
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Dictator F, a movies merit has nothing to do with its commercial success. Please do not ignorantly categorize all cinema under such a pretense. There is no real problem with Avatar or any other big budget film that is made decently. In fact many big budget, accessible films will go down as classics. However, saying that less accessible movies are shit or "self-indulgent" just because you cant understand them is pure ignorance. A lot of the time so-called less accessible films, are so because the average person is not capable of digesting the purpose or message behind the movie. Its a shame that the masses can't sit through a movie without an explosion or completely on the nose themes.
Oct 2 - 11:49 PM
Anyone who enjoyed this film must really be; A: A film snob and B: enjoy documentaries, because this was like one long documentary. Yes, it was visually stunning. But just becuase some of us didn't enjoy it that does mean we have no taste. Since when is your taste more relevant than mine? How can you rip others for voicing opinions? That makes you not a film snob, just a selimortant snob.
Nov 13 - 04:56 PM
Mike F, next time a film like this comes out, we'll put you in the garden in the fruit section to watch it.
Nov 17 - 06:37 AM
Really??!! Dictator... please review your comment, I don't think you read through what you wrote.
Dec 19 - 12:44 PM
Really??!! Dictator... please review your comment, I don't think you read through what you wrote.
Dec 19 - 12:44 PM
Really??!! Dictator... please review your comment, I don't think you read through what you wrote.
Dec 19 - 12:44 PM
Dictator F, I agree with you. I have to say though.. before you write a comment make sure you spell check and don't make idiotic arguments.
Feb 2 - 03:26 PM
haha, nice
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Roger Moore provides the best and most honest review out there on Tree of Life, which is not a movie as it was advertised, but rather just a compilation of unrelated clips. It does not follow the ideals of good and proper story writing, which is what most people expect when going to see "a movie" which is advertised as a "movie" and not a "visual art".
A gathering of clips that are too long, disconnected, ambiguous and end up downright annoying when edited together so poorly, which in effect caused the majority of those in the audience to want to leave within the first 15 minutes, (as evidenced by simply turning around and noticing the disgust on their faces and listening to the groans after the movie is over) does not a good movie make. Moore describes the movie as it was to him, boring, and doesn't go on about what the movie "aspires to be" as those who liked it tend to write.
If the trailer for this movie didn't pretend to be what most audiences would describe as a movie as they know movies to be, if it didn't promote it as having Sean Penn as its star (he's only in cameo's folks, saying less than 10 words in the film), if the music didn't drone on at constant crescendo (which by the way removes the enjoyable effect a crescendo has in its proper place), if it didn't claim that Sean Penn's character tries to reconcile something which he clearly wasn't demonstrated as doing, the list goes on, then those who dislike it have very good reasons for disliking it.
Viewers will not like this movie if they are someone who believes that a Grade A is deserved for the job done well and not for something that aspires to be good work. If this film's ad promo descriptions and its trailer purported to be "visual art" instead of a movie, I'm sure that Roger Moore may have rated it in comparison with other "visual art" interpretations. In response to another comment here, Avatar at least had a storyline with proper story-writing conventions.
Here are the basics to a good story:
Introduction (Introduces characters, setting, time, etc.)
Initiating Action (The point of a story that starts the rising action)
Rising Action (Events leading up to the climax/turning point)
Climax (The most intense point of the story/the turning point of the story)
Falling Action (your story begins to conclude)
Resolution/Conclusion (a satisfying ending to the story in which the central conflict is resolved - or not -)
For anyone expecting the above basics, you will probably not enjoy this film. By the way, that will not make you ignorant, but simply someone who knows what they like and don't like.
Jul 7 - 02:18 PM
"unrelated clips"? The clips are very related
Jul 16 - 11:23 AM
"big screen equivalent of watching a 'Tree' grow..."
What's wrong with that? Did you expect anything else from Malick? Have you not seen "Days of Heaven", "The New World", "Badlands" or "The Thin Red Line"? The man gives close-ups to trees, so what else would you expect but a story searching for the organic nature of life through 1950's mid-America?
The trailer did a great job of portraying the mood and tone of the film and anyone basing their theatrical choice simply on a log-line is taking a risk at seeing something their either not prepared for or not in the mood to see. I love Malick's films, but I had to wait a month to see to get the best experience - and I'm glad I did. Malick's storytelling isn't like Hollywood's traditional form of storytelling, which doesn't fully rely on visuals, an overpowering soundtrack, and voice-over to create an emotional experience. I felt like I lived in that family in Waco, TX during the 1950's, though I wasn't alive until thirty years after. While some people love this about Malick, others who haven't seen any of his other films weren't prepared for what makes Malick an "auteur" ("author" in French). Something Hollywood doesn't support, for this reason, because polarizing an audience with a film's budget being $30-70M could have great financial consequences.
Mark my words, in 30 years when "Captain America" and "Transformers 3" will be forgotten about, there will still be people talking about and watching "The Tree of Life" because it is 'indulgent' (what's wrong with being indulgent, especially visually indulgent).
Jul 25 - 09:31 AM
Hey, don't hate on Captain America, man, and don't compare it to crap like TF3. That movie actually had a plot, and is actually able to be enjoyed by anyone who can actually appreciate movies that don't take themselves too seriously, and anyone who is willing to have a good time. I loved it. The Tree of Life, on the other hand, is pretentious garbage that revels in its inaccesability and incoherrence, and is only praised by pretentious "intellectuals" that want to look really smart and sophisticated but really aren't.
Sep 7 - 05:03 PM
You still haven't explained why you think "The Tree of Life" is a bad movie.
Feb 5 - 01:14 PM
Well that clearly isn't your type of movie, but people who like it don't think they are smart intellectuals who are above others in their comprehension of movies. If you pay attention and understand the "two ways" before the movie it is actually easy to understand. My parents got it and they don't watch movies like this ever. I guess it just makes you feel better to convince yourself that it's not you that doesn't understand it, but that no one does and everyone acts like they do.
Aug 18 - 07:35 AM
My thoughts Exactly, kind sir.
Oct 22 - 01:25 AM
"The Tree of Life" is the only Terrence Malick film I've seen, however it did convince me to see more of his films, which, I definitely think is the job of any filmmaker. It had a very captivating visual style, could've been edited a little tighter, but was not as dragged out as everyone made it out to be. The writing, however, was uninteresting, uninspired, and completely incomprehensible. There was a good idea at the beginning, but it didn't seem to go anywhere. What it felt like to me was he stopped in the middle of the script and decided to make that into a movie and threw in a completely unnecessary 45 minute long segment of flying through outer space and going back in time to dinosaurs. This segment was very beautiful, but it took me completely out of the world of the film. I was interested in the characters, but after about 30 minutes I began to wonder if I'd see them again, if I weren't so patient, I'd have turned it off and returned it without finishing it. I imagine many people walked out of the theater at this point. Movies should not be about the intellect. They can be smart, and I do think about films, but seriously, if you want a lecture, go to school. In my humble opinion, movies should go for the heart and the gut.
P.S. Parts of the film did hit me in the gut and there were quite a few heart-wrenching moments, but on the whole, I think the script needed more rewrites.
P.S.S. Brad Pitt was very good in the film. I'd like to see more performances like that out of him. He really came into his own in that role. He's had a good streak lately. I think we're finally seeing Brad Pitt the actor instead of Brad Pitt the movie star.
Jan 18 - 11:16 AM
Now THAT was a good review! I also bared witness to people leaving within the first 15-30 minutes of the film. As soon as the planets came up and the dialogued stopped for 5 minutes, I seriously thought I was watching a screen saver with sound. Yes I get it, it's a visual representation of earth and life. However, the slow pacing of the film became absolutely soporific during those moments. The story of trauma, childhood innocence, adolescent rebellion, parenthood and conflicts were good enough to stand by itself as a movie. No need for the "pretentious" screen savers, dinosaur scenes, etc. The cinematography was beautiful, and the story was telling for its time. But I couldn't disagree more with people that call this film a masterpiece.
Aug 2 - 07:41 AM
Datolong L-
Oct 30 - 02:10 PM
it just sucked
Jul 1 - 06:50 PM
Read this: http://bloggingmoviesrus.blogspot.com/2011/06/tree-of-life-review-and-analysis.html
please. Derek C is completely right. It's the difference between film and movie. It's the difference between art-house and hollywood. It's the difference between art and entertainment. You should understand the amazingness of the cinematography, the philosophical and religious messages underlying the piece, and inventiveness of changing the time-structure of a film not seen since Memento(2001).
Also, even though he found the perfect character to fit one of his roles(Sean Penn), he didn't change his original script to get Sean Penn more screen time and dilute his message.
Aug 3 - 12:29 PM
I SO agree with you, I took it from the video store, expecting a 'movie' and was bamboozled by the (albeit beautiful) artistic essence of what I was watching.
Dec 26 - 01:29 AM
I completely agree with this analysis. My husband and I rented this movie based on the trailor and when the film cut to showing scene, after scene, after tiring scene we still stuck in there ... for over 30 minutes. Well, I should say "he" hung in there because after 10-15 minutes of music and clips, I fell asleep. Bash me if you will, but the film really was dreadful. At least to the "ordinary" person.
Jan 24 - 06:29 AM
Mar 15 - 10:21 AM
Excellent post. I couldn't agree more. This "film" is more of a "visual poem" than anything else... which is misleading to an audience expecting an actual film. I thought it was pretentious and bloated... and I'm a pretty open minded person.
Jul 11 - 10:29 AM
Wait til this is considered one of the best movies ever made. It already got placed number 102 on the sight and sound greatest films of all time critics poll
Aug 28 - 06:32 AM
Although I disagree with the review, it is nontheless well written and unbiased. My comment is in response to the other comment posted in defense of this review.
Simply put, film is whatever it can be. It has no quidelines, no rules, and certainly no "intro, climax, resolution" format that it must follow. Examples of directers that do this are the Cohens and Tarantino (although they have different methods of painting their pictures).
Objectively, I thought the movie was not misrepresented at all, the trailers showed us a whispered narrative with very visual statements and abstract metaphors for the subject matter (no plot was suggested). Additionally, jump cuts were shown which varied from creation, to the family tale, to adult Jack, with abstract images. Clearly thick subject matter that presents itself as a universal statement (which is actually more of a question.)
Subjectivelly, I thought this movie was phenomenal. Visually stunning, stimulating subject matter, and most of all..respect from a film maker..I feel insulted when studios and directors dumb down movie goers to explosions and CG. Which brings me to my only complaint about the film; the CG dinosaurs. A little bit better graphics and a little better editing on two cuts about 7 min. into the movie and this is in my opinion the epitome of cinema.
Jul 15 - 01:38 PM
MovieF - Thanks for a respectful response comment based on factual observations of the movie from your point of view. True, what I provided was more of a guideline for a traditional good story writing. I just did not find Tree of Life satisfying during any part of the movie (other than some of Pitt's or the boy's stories at times) nor in its resolution/conclusion or whatever Malick wants to call his ending or overall message.
Love Cohen movies and really, all kinds of different formats, eras, you name it. This movie just hit me the wrong way at every turn, and a lot of other viewers agree to the point of there has been such a large number of walkouts, many theaters are posting warnings to help people understand the type of movie it is more before they pay. I feel this exemplifies the fact that the trailer and posted description just isn't cutting it.
I just wish those posted warnings had been there when I went!
Jul 15 - 09:41 PM
I only saw young Jack "suddenly" grew into adult Jack, interposed by theological mystification. The interim was just simply truncated. Overly simplified religious salvation can't convince, or even remotely, entertain any serious audience.
Dec 10 - 07:35 PM
Movie F...if you should be a film student, please do your class a favor and never hold a camera in your hand.
Jan 5 - 08:23 AM
glibly put, roger moore is stupid.
Jul 19 - 06:58 PM
Chris, take a look in the mirror lately?
Jan 5 - 08:27 AM
Yes that he is.
Mar 16 - 07:51 AM
I couldnt agree more with this critic.
Jul 20 - 01:40 PM
Totally agree
Jul 30 - 11:21 PM
I absolutely loved the cinematography in this movie. That part of it was stunningly beautiful and emotionally moving. The only thing it lacked was... well, everything else.
Aug 7 - 09:21 PM
I've never seen so many people praise the films of Larry Cohen in one place. Good to see. He deserves it. The Coen bros sure, but never Larry before. As for The Tree of Life, why hasn't this thing been released in my town yet? Is it because almost 40% of the people who've seen it have hated it. Hell, Moore is probably doing his job quite well by warning his readership about it being a slow rumination.
Aug 12 - 08:01 PM
seems like he haven't watch 2001 Space Odyssey. Poor guy.
Aug 16 - 10:18 AM
I agree with Moore's review's less than 10% of the time. The man's a complete moron.
The trailer suggested a visual film with the narrative coming strictly from what you can grasp from the situation on screen. All the scenes were completely relevant. They perfectly illustrated what is involved in being an existing person in this universe. It was a spectacular feat of cinema. It was exactly as I expected.
I also expected the director to either underestimate our ability to grasp a concept, or overestimate our ability to sustain an emotion (which is why those final scenes seemed to be quite exaggerated). That's my only critique. The film should've been 20 minutes shorter.
Of course, this movie's message is sort of preaching to the choir, as it may be that I was only fascinated by it because I had already agreed with the message before sitting down. Although, I have different opinions on the displays of the two opposing sides than the director, I believe. But that's a matter of perspective, and I love that this movie showed his difference in opinion.
Can we please take Moore off the Top Reviewers list?
Aug 18 - 09:32 AM
"I agree with Moore's review's less than 10% of the time. The man's a complete moron. "
Is he a complete moron because he doesn't agree with you?
Jan 23 - 11:40 AM
"The Tree of Death"? By the end of it I felt like I needed resusitation! Holy toledo...self-indulgent, aimless, pretentious, labourious, non-sensical, too long, painful, tiring, headache inducing, waste of money...enough said!
Sep 17 - 12:49 AM
Perhaps you could tell me exactly where you are confused about the aims of the film, and then I could try and help you understand them? That way, we are trying to learn from each other and you can get a sense of why I liked it and why others see something very existential. And then I can better understand what you thought was lacking, and why it might have been lacking thus.
Sep 19 - 10:16 PM
All comments have very nice theories, but... Malick reads Goethe:
"Grey, my friend, is every theory / And green is Life�??s golden tree."
Never thought this film was a joke and that your lovely theories were part of it?
�??If you�??re good, people take advantage of you�??, father warns Jack. You are too much full of grace to understand that Malick is manipulating you for his own delight.
Mother told you that there are "two ways through (the tree of) life..." Try nature's.
"delirium...plays with the universe and its laws as if they were toys�?? (Bataille).
It plays with you too.
Sep 23 - 06:46 PM
Many American film goers (I have no basis to comment on other countries) have come to expect every movie they see to be fast food - easily digestible, predictable, forgettable, and over quickly.
This film was sold very accurately and if you took the time to learn ANYTHING about the director, it would not have surprised you... The people walking out were people who went because they love Brad Pitt or Sean Penn.
While there is nothing wrong with a good popcorn flick, many have been led to believe it's ALL that cinema has to offer, which is sad... One doesn't have to like an arthouse film (which this clearly is) to respect it.
I don't enjoy movies like Transformers 3 but respect that without them, smaller fare like this never gets made. I also understand that 16 yr old boys need something to watch with their friends and that people need to get out of the summer heat and be comatose for two hours while assaulted with cgi explosions which allow them to turn off their mind and forget their day - I get it... it's just not my preferred form of escape. There is more that ONE way.
Seldom do "film snobs" come and complain about the big dumb tent poles like TF 3... it's always the people who watch little more than those films who come and complain about films like these - which they don't understand and can't be bothered with trying. As if having a film be too smart or too challenging is a bad thing.
It's like comparing an original and challenging painting you have to sit and ruminate on for hours against a mass copied print you buy at target because the price is right and your walls are bare. One has a meaning and one is filling space.
For the poor soul who commented on the "basics for a good film", I feel sorry for you. That's a narrow, constricted, and elementary school level approach to film.
I also thought I read someone actually bash watching "black and white and foreign films" as if it's a bad thing... I believe your picture is waiting for you to pick up at Target. How about grabbing a big mac on the way home.
Dislike the film if you will, that's fine and it did have it's flaws... but simply bashing one for liking something you don't understand plays you as the fool. Calling one "an intellectual" is only considered a bad thing by people who think subtitles are lame and old films suck because - well - they are old.
Sep 21 - 06:15 AM
Wise my friend wise
Dec 19 - 12:51 PM
i agree completely with you; word for word.
Jan 29 - 09:01 PM
Well said.
Apr 28 - 07:01 PM
What a perfect comment, seriously.
Jun 22 - 06:26 AM
Problem is, those who disliked tree of life disliked it because it bored them, not because of its flaws, which are not very many. I believe people disliking this film were too ignorant to even find its flaws. They hated it because, as you said, no explosions.
Sep 22 - 08:46 PM
I could see what was at fault in the movie, but it certainlt doesn't need a 1.5/4! That's a "your movie sucks" grade in Ebert's book.
Sep 21 - 02:26 PM
Even if you don't understand the film, visually, it's poetry.
The acting is so real and touching.
With all respect, Mr. Moore, you should review films like The A-Team, or those horrible and predictable series which are shown on TV.
Everybody should accept their limitations. Mr. Moore: You are not capable of reviewing this kind of films. It's beyond your reach.I suppose you can't understand it is not in 3D, and there are no blue cats on it.
Shame on Malick.
Sep 30 - 06:25 PM
yah, some artsy fartsy load shit. NOT A MOVIE
Oct 14 - 08:05 PM
this movie blows well said sir!
Oct 24 - 06:26 PM
This film was just plain boring with a director who doesn't know how to direct and an editor who is spaced out on a sugar cube!
Nov 17 - 02:39 AM
I loved it. Not for any other reason than: "It was just beautiful..." And I don't need an addictive story line and 'investment in characters' to enjoy a movie. I need beauty. I need it to make me enjoy it. I enjoyed it.
That's that.
Nov 28 - 10:35 PM
Travis T, may I suggest an alternative: try magic mushrooms. But then, you might never want to watch another movie again.
Jan 5 - 08:32 AM
I only saw young Jack "suddenly" grew into adult Jack, interposed by theological mystification. The interim was just simply truncated. Overly simplified religious incantations and eventual salvation can't convince, or even remotely, entertain any serious audience.
Dec 10 - 07:44 PM
Would have been better if the dinosaur had put his foot on Sean Penns head. This movie, and I use that term loosely, SUX!
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AbstractPositive self-selection has been used to explain the superior economic performance of some immigrant groups. Even if immigrants and natives are identical, however, the former face different incentives. In particular, they bear costs not incurred by natives, including monetary costs of moving, costs of staying in touch with family, and obligations to those left behind. Nonmonetary costs include stress and loss of location specific human capital. The focus of this paper is on how these costs influence the decisions of immigrants relative to those of natives. Particular attention is given to the role of assimilation. Copyright 1995 by Economics Department of the University of Pennsylvania and the Osaka University Institute of Social and Economic Research Association.
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That's right! As of March 11, "the marketing, import, and sale of animal-tested cosmetics and their ingredients will no longer be legal in the EU." Congratulations to PCRM, who did a lot of work lobbying for the ban, and here's to passing a similar ban in the U.S. Cosmetics don't need to be tested on animals any longer. Science has moved beyond it; here's hoping we can move society beyond it, too.
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Wooden boats (and working boats) have been built in Sarteneja since the 50's.
With Sustainable Wooden Boat we would like to keep going with this unique activity, protect the resource, use eco-friendly materials and develop new projects in boat construction with the boat builders of Sarteneja.
Fishermen of Sarteneja represent more than 40 traditional wooden working boats. They are now using Super Sap, the bio-epoxy we are distributing in Sarteneja.
Our priorities: sustainability of the resource & the community.
A perfect representation of the idea, from Adbusters Vol 21 No.1; Economics vs Bionomics
An example with the mahogany
The mahogany is not only the symbol of Belize, it is also one of the most valuable hardwoods available for wooden boat construction.
Mahogany thrived throughout Belize and Central America before they were nearly all cut down by the log industries and their colonialist empires beginning in the late 17oo's. Their plan was simple yet insustainable: cut everything they could, (with the strong backs of slaves as labor, of course), and make big profits exporting this freely available, irreplaceable, incalculable, non-refundable, natural resource to western countries, (Europe-North America) where the demand and profit for
hardwood was high.
The positive cycle: maintain the resource
Some people believe that instead of taking everything possible from nature to make big profits and create destruction, you can take it easy on the environment and look ahead…
Because money generally doesn't help us to THINK !
It's a fact: if wooden boats need trees, then trees must be cut. But what else can we do ?
It seems easy to understand that if we want trees with which to create, then we need to replant trees !
And that's exactly what we are doing. When we cut one tree, we then replant another, sometimes 3 or 4, or even many more!
The excessive amount of time a tree needs to grow is no reason to forget that trees must be replanted !
And in fact, a mahogany grows faster than you think, especially if you plant it on a clear area with a lot of sun.
And so, the formula for sustainability is clear & simple: one tree cut, many more planted.
Community Tree nursery:
Located at Backpackers Paradise, our community nursery (also call vivero forestal) is a simple open area in the Belizean bush available to sprout and support mahogany saplings in black seed bags with the right amount of sun, shade and water. Our goal is not to build a big, industrial nursery to sell trees and make profits. Rather, our goal is to keep it small, easy to maintain, and demonstrate that it's not difficult to grow trees purposefully!
We don't do this to make money. Instead, we do it as a natural positive thing in our lives, bringing us happiness and a sense of satisfaction.
A simple fact: when taking resources from nature, one should
consider ways to GIVE IT BACK !
This could be a revolution in our society, but in fact it's not: civilizations before us used to practice this approach.
It's also interesting to note that one of the main reasons so many societies have collapsed is because of environmental destruction: deforestation, soil erosion, pollution, and related climate changes…
One of the best examples of this is the ancient Maya: here is a complete study of scientists from NASA explaining how deforestation was the principal reason for the collapse of the mayan civilization.
Boat builders from Sarteneja
Sarteneja is avery unique village in Central America, where the art of traditional boat building is still alive. Sarteneja is also where the most productive fishing community in Belize is located, and many local boat builders are working there today to maintain its fleet of traditional wooden fishing boats.
Incomes for the community
Currently, the Belize fishing industry is facing decline. The primary products from the reef are lobster and conch; both are becoming rare due to overexploitation. (Most of the catch is exported to the US)
Less fishing activity means less money for boat building and less work for boat builders. An economic lack ultimately felt by the entire village.
A sustainable alternative income is needed and can be realized in the traditional wooden boats of Belize…
Keep the art and tradition of wooden boat building alive in Belize.
Acquire financing to create a school and develop a cultural center.
Research in bio-materials
Typicaly, boats require the use of many different types of hazardous materials, chemicals, and compounds in their production. (Varied degrees of) Toxic substances such as epoxy, paint & paint thinnner,
wood glue & varnish, wood sealer,etc…are commonly chosen for their durability and price, usually with little regard for their adverse environmental impact.
Searching for the most environmental friendly altenative products for wooden boat construction led us to 'Bio-Epoxy'.
Bio-Epoxy Resin
The first experience was our introduction to a new 'Bio-Epoxy' developed in California for surfboard production.
Entropy Resins is a young and dynamic company from Gardena, managed by two cool, laid back, roots engineers from Berkeley.
We are the first to use their revolutionary epoxy products in traditional wooden boat construction. As an alternative to the toxic norm, they are irreplaceable. No substitute, dude. Visit the project gallery: http://www.entropyresins.com/projects
Hemp deck caulking
We use natural hemp fiber, the best that humanity has known since the beginning of the sailing history. For rope, sails, oils, etc…
Hemp harvesting use generally no pesticides and no fertilizer, contrary to cotton…
We proudly support Belize Hemp initiative. More info to come…
And a little Hemp propaganda film brought to you by the U.S. Department of Agriculture !
Hemp for Victory
Bottom paint
Traditionally, all boats receive a final coat of 'bottom paint' as their last layer on the hull below the waterline. Bottom paint protects the boat by deterring marine growth on the hull, usually with highly toxic ingredients or heavy metals, such as copper & lead.
Entropy Resins is currently developing an environmentally sound, non-contaminating alternative to toxic bottom paint.
Biomimetic is unfortunately not yet available in wooden boat technologies. But stay tuned…
Find more info here: http://www.epaint.com
from http://www.epaint.com/about
All ePaint products are free of copper, tributyltin, and other biocides that persist in the environment. ePaint coatings combine novel patented photo-active technology with environmentally preferred active ingredients to provide you with a safe, effective alternative to traditional bottom paints.
ePaint antifouling and foul release coatings combine several different mechanisms to keep your boat hull clean:
> The main mechanism found in all ePaint coatings is a patented photo-active technology that is unique only to ePaint's. Energy from visible light in the water column is used to combine water and dissolved oxygen molecules to form hydrogen peroxide that blankets around the boat hull, creating a surface inhospitable to bio-fouling animal larvae such as barnacles and zebra mussels. Hydrogen peroxide is very effective at deterring bio-fouling from settling yet quickly
decomposes back into water and dissolved oxygen.
Boat design
Tradition and new technologies can work together.
First a model is made in wood and will be the main reference in the design of the boat.
Using open source and free software like Delftship there is no limit for the imagination. It will be easy to see the boat in a virtual space and create new possibilities on the deck and the roof.
New flag of Belize
Is there something wrong with this flag ? (here is the original flag of Belize).
Not really, because these two guys are doing their job,which clearly is cutting trees, and when you do it effectively, there are no trees left!
Even though Belize is covered by many protected areas and reserves (map of protected areas), deforestation is still a problem in our country. We believe, like many others, that we can do something simple to combat deforestation; we just need to learn to change few habits.
ED of Sustainable wooden boat
Master boat builder Juan Guerrero of Sarteneja, 26 boats made.
Visit the pictures gallery to see more of Juan Guerrero's work.


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Crisp, bright fruit has been the hallmark of Adelsheim's Pinot gris wines; produced by our new winemaker Dave Paige, this vintage is one of our very best. The wine offers a lovely floral bouquet, winesap apple and Bosc pear fruit in the rich mouthfeel, and the spiciness (allspice and lemon zest) so typical of Oregon Pinot gris. Achieving a lovely balance of bright, nuanced fruit and intensity, this wine pairs beautifully with poached salmon, shellfish, bisques and spicy dishes.
Established in 1971, Adelsheim is a family-owned and operatedc winery with estate vineyards located in Oregon's northern Willamette Valley. Over the past 41 years, the Adelsheim Vineyard estate has grown to include twelve exception vineyard sites throughout the Valley, totaling 237 acres. Company co-founder, David Adelsheim, has done work throughout the years to benefit both the...Read More About Adelsheim
Like many other states, Oregon itself is an AVA of note. An Oregon wine can simply state Oregon as its place of origin, which typically means the grapes came from multiple smaller AVAs within the state.
Beyond the main AVAs of Oregon, like Willamette Valley, Rogue and Umpqua, smaller regions are gaining ground. Some you may see on the label include:
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Pinot Gris/Grigio(PEE-noh gree/GREE-jee-oh) While Pinot Grigio is in fact the same grape as Pinot Gris (just the Italian take on it), the differences of wine they create can be immense. Pinot Gris' most popular and successful region is Alsace, France, an area of the country that actually puts the name of the grape on the label. Pinot Grigio is the Italian version of the grape,...Read More About Pinot Gris/Grigio
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Jamie Lynn Spears must be so pleased that her decision to have a baby meets with the approval of a republican presidential hopeful that she's (likely) never met.
"Apparently, she's going to have the child, and I think that is the right decision, a good decision, and I respect that and appreciate it," [Mike Huckabee] told CBS News.
"I hope it is not an encouragement to other 16-year-olds who think that is the best course of action. But at the same time I'm not going to condemn her…"
You know, unless she decided to have an abortion. Then I'd call her a sinning whore. I realize that Spears herself has made her pregnancy public (though given her celebrity it seems unlikely she had any other choice), but I don't see how this means that random men she doesn't know have the right to comment freely on her situation and its moral implications. Of course, antis like Huckabee think that it's their right to judge all women and their reproductive decisions so I suppose I shouldn't be shocked.
In a way, Spears has come to represent an anti-choicers dream–the universal American teen they can wax misogyist about. She's a pretty white teen who is being "responsible" by keeping her baby. But she had premarital sex, which makes her ripe for chastising. And the anti-choicers swoon! (I wonder how giddy they'd be if it was a young woman of color who was in the spotlight….just saying.)
The point is, Spears is a person–difficult to fathom, I know–and perhaps people should treat her with a little dignity, rather than as a political argument.


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If you are planning to transfer to a four-year institution, you should contact the institution for deadlines for Admission and consideration for any Transfer Scholarships. Some universities have applications for transfer scholarships listed on their websites. Most of the deadlines are January 1st through March 1st.
Jacksonville State University now has an online scholarship application for their transfer scholarships. The deadline is March 1st. You must have applied for admission and have a 3.5 grade point average. The application can be found on the JSU website.
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University of Alabama – This scholarship will be awarded to one WSCC student graduating with an Associate's Degree. GPA requirement is 3.0. Scholarship is for two years if required GPA is maintained. Value over $17,000.
Deadline for application is February 17.
University of Alabama in Birmingham - UAB Honors Scholarship – This scholarship will be awarded to one graduating WSCC student. GPA requirement is 3.5. Scholarship is $1500 for two semesters and can be renewed for a second year.
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University of West Alabama – WSCC students wishing to transfer to the University of West Alabama can apply directly to UWA if their GPA is 3.25 or above by completing UWA's Scholarship Application found on the UWA website. WSCC students with a GPA below 3.25 but above 3.0 should complete the WSCC Transfer Scholarship Application and submit to the WSCC Financial Aid office by the deadline for consideration.
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This week we have a few movies landing on streaming services, and DVD counters and there's something for everyone. We are still working on some movies that were out at Christmas time, and you may have missed some of these.
When we spotlight new DVD and streaming choices, we only look at major motion pictures and not straight to video, or TV shows making their way to home choices. I will link you back to my original movie review (where applicable) from the theater run to help you make an informed decision before you rent, buy or hit pay on your remote.
New This Week
August:Osage County
This has a huge all-star cast with Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts each getting Oscar nominations. This is a highly adult drama, and comedy. It is derived from a very successful play. It even feels like a play for most of it.
Grudge Match
Sylvester Stallone, Robert DeNiro, and Kim Basinger. Funny, most critics didn't care for it, but the public did. Fairly bit hit too, long theater run.
Paranormal Activity 4: The Marked Ones
More of the same, shaky camera, not very scary.
Hobbit 2:
This brought in a ton of people, and a ton of cash as the sequel - to the prequel of Lord Of The Rings.


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Dangerous Weapons: The Ruy Lopez (Ebook) by John Emms, Tony Kosten, and John Cox, Everyman Chess 2013, ChessBase file format $21.95
The Ruy Lopez is the Cadillac of chess openings, offering numerous options for either side. Whether you prefer to play something sharp or solid, the Spanish offers you a plethora of choices. Over the past few years there have been quite a number of books covering the Ruy Lopez, but none quite like this offering from Everyman Chess. The beauty of Dangerous Weapons: The Ruy Lopez is that it is chock full of ideas for both sides.