Off to Gasparilla!

Well, I just finished watching Koyaanisqatsi, and, well, what can I say? I have to take back all the laughing I did. Lesson learned: you really do have to reserve judgement until you’ve seen the whole film.
This picture is amazing. I’m not really sure how to express this other than through hyperbole. You might recall I said last time this film walks in the footsteps of Baraka. First of all, this was produced before Baraka. Second of all, it lets you form your own opinion on what you’re seeing, and as a result it’s a much more powerful film. If you have not seen it, I highly encourage you to go out and see it for yourself. If you have seen it, perhaps it’s time to take another look. This film is amazing, and I want to let everyone know.
That is all.

So I got back from San Antonio around quarter-to-ten last night; I’m still mildly jet-lagged. Bought a DVD while I was out there, Koyaanisqatsi, and got through half of it on the plane back before the batteries on my laptop ran out of juice. So far it’s in the same vein as Baraka, which means I’m enjoying it quite a bit. It juxtaposes natural and urban life. The commentary isn’t quite as evident as it is in Baraka, but I’ll reserve final judgement until after I’ve seen the whole thing. It’s unintentionally funny at times: since the movie is from 1983, so is the clothing. And all the cars. Still, it’s been chock full of powerful imagery so far; the soundtrack (by noted composer Philip Glass) adds enormously to the whole experience, too.
Thought you guys might get a kick out of what appeared in my mailbox, right before I left for San Antonio..


Looks like the Lord could do with a helping of Eats, Shoots and Leaves. Speaking of which, you know how traditionally, it takes me forever to get through a book? Well, with Eats, Shoots… I’ve just been flying through the pages. I’m almost halfway done, and I only bought it a couple weeks ago!! 🙂