The primary theme of this movie appears to be a commentary on the nature of progress, development, and the consequences of unchecked ambition. The script explores the tension between innovation and tradition, highlighting the dangers of prioritizing individual vision over collective well-being. The film’s intention seems to be a critique of unchecked capitalism, corporate interests, and the exploitation of natural resources for personal gain. The narrative critiques the notion that progress is solely defined by technological advancements and economic growth, suggesting that true progress lies in balancing individual ambition with social responsibility and environmental sustainability. The movie takes place in […]
Tales For The Leet: Romeo & Juliet (media thoughts)
During silliness tonight over at RenMakesMusic‘s discord channel, in trying to point out the GOAT of early internet memery, I linked up “Tales For The Leet: Romeo & Juliet”. But then, I realized, that’s not the original, it can’t be, because Tales For The Leet was not made in 2011, but originated in the range of 1999-2004 by maker Chris Coutts’s own works of the time, fortunately preserved in the Wayback Machine at the following locations respectively (Thanks, Ruffle): 1.The original, as captured on date indicated in upper right corner of page after the jump – https://web.archive.org/web/20061230062545/http://uninteresting.myby.co.uk/noeffort/romjul.htm 2. The follow-up, […]
Open Reply to Tim Stanley re: New Zealand opening of “The Hobbit”
(ref article: http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/timstanley/100192299/send-these-horrid-hobbits-back-to-the-shire/) Given your purported educational background, I must admit that I am perplexed by your apparent inability to understand the recent fervor and enthusiasm that greeted the opening of the latest Tolkien classic rendered to film. I will assume for the moment that the bleach from your carefully frosted tips is the culprit; unless of course, you happened to have inadvertently pulled your drawers tighter than expected the morning you decided to write this pitiful expression of selectively blind culturalism. Could it be that your exposure to history is inferior to that which most Ph.D.s experience? Did you […]