Fluids?
I haven't written in this thing for awhile....and now that the demands from all my friends for me to update have died down, I can now do so comfortably. I've got nothing much about my personal life that I would care to talk about, but all you psychologists can try to decipher the events through the topic of my discussion. God bless "science." I just watched Dr. Strangelove for the third time since my recent purchase of the film. And still one repeated phrase from General Jack D. Ripper stands out:..."fluids." The entire purpose for his calling for a Condition Red and sending the orders for Plan R is as he declares: the rescuing (from communist pollution) of our precious "fluids." Many an interpretation is invited for what is implied by the use of this word, by such as this man. Is it something in General Ripper's training that leads to this, drawing on the many connections between the politicians and the warriors. Are the true "powers-that-be" the cause for such genocidal tendencies, or, as is suggested at many points in the film...do the warriors, in a sense, pull the strings on the powers. I think that this simple analysis of the use of the word "fluids," sums up the essence of why this movie is so important to the world of film studies. The commentary serves as a voice of many within the time period, while the story and dramatic tension keep the viewer enthralled. And encased within this oversimplified generalization is the true artist's call for interpretation. A primary, biased voice scores the movie's extremely leftist message, while certain subdermal elements invite skepticism from all sides. It is this reason I enjoy trying to unravel this film, and based on the assumption that anybody who knows a good film from thier asshole, shares my opinions, it is the reason everyone who enjoys this movie enjoys it. So there. That being said, I shall now return to writing. I'm feeling rather inspired, and would like to resume work upon my cinematic masterpiece (ha!)
PS> Not to encroach upon the quote of the day idea, but whilst searching for "family-related latin quotations" for dear Melissa's new tatoo....I found one that I fell in love with and would like to share with you all. I did some research on the origin of the quote, and while many may laugh and/or scoff at this, I had not heard (or at least remembered hearing) of Hippocrates. Hippocrates (460-337 B.C) was one of the first physicians to denounce classic medical practices based upon religion, and invite scientific explanation for the health and well-being of humans. The quote I read is among his most famous: "Ars longa, vita Brevis," or "Art is long, and life short." This has become a mantra for me. I hear it in my head at least 10 times a day. The relationship between art and life has always interested me, if not engulfed my being. I'm really not trying to be cheesy here either. The connection between life and art is so strong that we, as humans, NEED art. Every human being has a piece of somebody in their possession, be it in the form of a bracelet, necklace, scarf, painting, book, short story, etc....and it is SO important to them. Art is everywhere....life is everywhere.....Art is creation....Life is creation...Art has life....Life has art. I miss my painting days, my drawing days, my cartooning days, my sculpting days. I hunger to create! I'm sorry... I'm in a mood to be perceived as rather corny, so I shall cut myself off right there, and resume this existential exploration in my thoughts. Wish you all well.
PS> Not to encroach upon the quote of the day idea, but whilst searching for "family-related latin quotations" for dear Melissa's new tatoo....I found one that I fell in love with and would like to share with you all. I did some research on the origin of the quote, and while many may laugh and/or scoff at this, I had not heard (or at least remembered hearing) of Hippocrates. Hippocrates (460-337 B.C) was one of the first physicians to denounce classic medical practices based upon religion, and invite scientific explanation for the health and well-being of humans. The quote I read is among his most famous: "Ars longa, vita Brevis," or "Art is long, and life short." This has become a mantra for me. I hear it in my head at least 10 times a day. The relationship between art and life has always interested me, if not engulfed my being. I'm really not trying to be cheesy here either. The connection between life and art is so strong that we, as humans, NEED art. Every human being has a piece of somebody in their possession, be it in the form of a bracelet, necklace, scarf, painting, book, short story, etc....and it is SO important to them. Art is everywhere....life is everywhere.....Art is creation....Life is creation...Art has life....Life has art. I miss my painting days, my drawing days, my cartooning days, my sculpting days. I hunger to create! I'm sorry... I'm in a mood to be perceived as rather corny, so I shall cut myself off right there, and resume this existential exploration in my thoughts. Wish you all well.