Barbara Sukowa as Hildegard von Bingen, with Heino Ferch, in the historical film Vision.
>>>>>It's been a while since I felt up to writing. I've been suffering with a sinus infection for seven weeks. Besides having a runny nose, it's played hell with my seasonal allergy, which should have been over by now, and it also triggered my dormant asthma. The first two meds didn't work so this week I'm on three meds that are kicking ass. I'm seeing an improvement every day so wish me luck. I want to enjoy the holidays while I'm off from work.
>>As far as the arts, I've seen two movies in the theater. Meanwhile I keep buying DVDs faster than I can watch them. I only get them if there's a good sale. I do trade in most of them when we go to Portsmouth. My rule is: It doesn't matter if the movie was good or bad, it's will I watch it again? If the answer is no, then it's adios. I've already started a bag for our next trip which will probably be in the spring since our winter weather is unpredictable.
>>If you go to Barnes & Noble, check out their Criterion section. These editions of classic and foreign films ( and recent films too) are for serious film buffs who want the 'scholarly' commentaries and supplements. B&N finished their half priced Criterion sale and I bought a lot of them since their regular prices are $30 - 80. To me they are worth every penny. I have a few still coming in the mail. Check out Criterion's website. I've made some comments there under John C.
http://www.criterion.com/
>>As far as the arts, I've seen two movies in the theater. Meanwhile I keep buying DVDs faster than I can watch them. I only get them if there's a good sale. I do trade in most of them when we go to Portsmouth. My rule is: It doesn't matter if the movie was good or bad, it's will I watch it again? If the answer is no, then it's adios. I've already started a bag for our next trip which will probably be in the spring since our winter weather is unpredictable.
>>If you go to Barnes & Noble, check out their Criterion section. These editions of classic and foreign films ( and recent films too) are for serious film buffs who want the 'scholarly' commentaries and supplements. B&N finished their half priced Criterion sale and I bought a lot of them since their regular prices are $30 - 80. To me they are worth every penny. I have a few still coming in the mail. Check out Criterion's website. I've made some comments there under John C.
http://www.criterion.com/
>>I saw the new Harry Potter which was good but more of the same and bigger in scope. The second half will be released in the spring. All these Potter movies blur together in my mind as I can't tell you which one was which.
>> An outstanding film was Vision, a German film about Hildegard Von Bingen, a twelve century German nun who was a mystic, a composer, an author, and an amazing person in general. Read about her life and watch the trailer here: http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/vision/
>>This is another of those historical films that make you feel you're living alongside the characters. They lived in harsh times governed by their religious leaders as well as their secular ones. Headstrong and determined to follow her divine path, Hildegard learned to play by society's rules and bend a few in getting her way. My wife has read some of her works
>> An outstanding film was Vision, a German film about Hildegard Von Bingen, a twelve century German nun who was a mystic, a composer, an author, and an amazing person in general. Read about her life and watch the trailer here: http://www.zeitgeistfilms.com/vision/
>>This is another of those historical films that make you feel you're living alongside the characters. They lived in harsh times governed by their religious leaders as well as their secular ones. Headstrong and determined to follow her divine path, Hildegard learned to play by society's rules and bend a few in getting her way. My wife has read some of her works
including those on medicine and science, and we have CDs of her music.
>>Again don't be scared off by reading subtitles. We're waiting for the DVD as this film is worth revisiting. This is an important work about the struggles of following your faith and placing your fate in the hands of God. Barbara Sukowa, who's not well known in this country but has done memorable work in Europe, delivers an austere but powerful performance. Although the film may seem slow moving, this pacing is needed to savor every bit of decor, costumes, music, and debates among Hildegard's allies and opponents.
