I think you'll enjoy the film. There is one 'scene' in particular
that always gives me chills...a closeup of a homeless man with eyes so
totally devoid of life. i know where it is in the film, yet it
sneaks up on me every time. the film is approacing 30 years old, and
some of the images seem outdated, buit the message and the soundtrack
are as fresh as ever. Hopefully everyone can make it on time...best
if seenright from the beginning . That way the music has a chance to
grab you. kind of like how your car gets pulled through a car wash.
jeff
On 5/17/07, flovri...@comcast.net <flovri...@comcast.net> wrote:
> Jeff, what a compelling explanation of the film. I think this is a great
> idea. One that would allow the group the opportunity to reflect on how we
> have created this out of synch state of being, and discuss how we might
> better be able to attain a "life in balance" that is according to God's
> awesome and majestic plan.
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> From: jfox0...@gmail.com
> > Here's a thought for June 18....one more meeting before a summer
> > vacation.
> > I would like to bring in the movie "Koyaanisqatsi". The movie runs
> > 1hr 27 min, leaving us some time to discuss.
> > Koyaanisqatsi is a documentary (of sorts). It is also a visual concert
> > of images set to the haunting music of 'Phillip Glass' . While there
> > is no plot in the traditional sense, there is a definate scenario. The
> > film opens on ancient native American cave drawings, while the
> > soundtrack chants "Koyaanisqatsi" which is a Hopi indian term for
> > "life out of balance". The film uses extensive time lapse photography
> > (which speeds images up) and slow motion photography to make
> > comparisons between different types of physical motion. In one of the
> > first examples, we see cloud formations moving (sped up) intercut with
> > a montage of ocean waves (slowed down) and in such a way we are able
> > to see the similarities of movement between these natural forces. This
> > technique of comparison exists throughout the film, and through it we
> > learn more about the world around us. The film progresses from purely
> > natural environments to nature as affected by man, and finally to
> > man's own manmade environment, devoid of nature yet still following
> > the patterns of natural flow as depicted in the beginning of the film,
> > yet in chaos and disarray. Through this the film conveys its key
> > message, which is Koyaanisqatsi: life out of balance; crazy life; life
> > in turmoil; life disintegrating; a state of life that calls for
> > another way of living.
> > I saw this in an art theater in South Jersey (honest) when it first
> > came out and see it every few years since then. It never fails to hit
> > me at a gut level. Haunting images/Haunting music. Beautiful and
> > compelling message.
> > Let me know what y'all think...this will give us the chance to
> > introduce our special summer project as well!
> > Jeff
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Jeff
"Too Old to Rock & Roll....Too young to die"
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