A collection of random movies I shoot daily.
10/06/2010
10/04/2010
A parcel from Japan
10/01/2010
Sky Burial -天葬-
チベットのある部族の間では、天葬（鳥葬）が一般に行われている葬儀らしい。理由として、高度が高い為に火を起こす為の薪が確保し難い、土葬をしても気温が低い為に微生物の分解が進まない事、等あるらしいが、本来の意味としてはハゲワシ等に遺体を食べさせる事によって死後の体がより天に近くなる事、生きる為に沢山の生命を殺して来た人間の自然に対する布施、等。Googleすればもっと深く調べられると思いますが、目を伏せたくなる様な写真ばかりなので、そこは自己責任で。自分個人の意見としては、、、、正直に言えば、馴染みが無いだけにかなり残酷に見えます。始めて知った時には驚きましたが、宗教上、環境上を考えれば知っておいて損は無いかと思ったのでここに載せます。
Sky burial or ritual dissection is (was once) a common funerary practice in Tibet wherein a human corpse is cut in specific locations and placed on a mountaintop, exposing it to the elements or the mahabhuta (the 4 great elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air) and animals – especially to birds of prey. Most of Tibet is above the tree line, and the scarcity of timber makes cremation economically unfeasible. Additionally, subsurface interment is difficult since the active layer is not more than a few centimeters deep, with solid rock or permafrost beneath them.
Sky burial is considered an act of generosity on the part of the deceased, since the deceased and his/her surviving relatives are providing food to sustain living beings. Generosity and compassion for all beings are important virtues in Buddhism. Although some observers have suggested that Sky burial is also meant to unite the deceased person with the sky or sacred realm, this does not seem consistent with most of the knowledgeable commentary and eyewitness reports, which indicate that Tibetans believe that at this point life has completely left the body and the body contains nothing more than simple flesh.
*Some texts were paraphrased from Wikipedia.*
I personally think it just looks cruel because I'm not familiar with it. Although I thought it's important to know about it in order to understand the differences that come between religions.
Sky burial or ritual dissection is (was once) a common funerary practice in Tibet wherein a human corpse is cut in specific locations and placed on a mountaintop, exposing it to the elements or the mahabhuta (the 4 great elements, Earth, Water, Fire, Air) and animals – especially to birds of prey. Most of Tibet is above the tree line, and the scarcity of timber makes cremation economically unfeasible. Additionally, subsurface interment is difficult since the active layer is not more than a few centimeters deep, with solid rock or permafrost beneath them.
Sky burial is considered an act of generosity on the part of the deceased, since the deceased and his/her surviving relatives are providing food to sustain living beings. Generosity and compassion for all beings are important virtues in Buddhism. Although some observers have suggested that Sky burial is also meant to unite the deceased person with the sky or sacred realm, this does not seem consistent with most of the knowledgeable commentary and eyewitness reports, which indicate that Tibetans believe that at this point life has completely left the body and the body contains nothing more than simple flesh.
*Some texts were paraphrased from Wikipedia.*
I personally think it just looks cruel because I'm not familiar with it. Although I thought it's important to know about it in order to understand the differences that come between religions.
9/22/2010
9/21/2010
World's Scariest Job -最高の仕事-
I'm glad my job is graphic designer compared to this crazy job.
この仕事に比べたら、グラフィックデザイナーで良かったとしみじみ思います。
9/16/2010
Prison Rodeo
Would you risk your life if it's the only way to get time off of jail life?
ロデオの時だけ本当に自由になれるって、、、どうなんでしょ？
More info here.
9/02/2010
Movie in Time
It was easy for me to expect this Gasper Noé's piece would be somewhat disturbing since I've watched "I Stand Alone" before. I was right. This movie is extremely violent. You need to be cautious if you decide to watch it. Rape, murder, revenge, homosexuality, S&M, every dark side of human desire is shown vividly without hesitation. This scene (!!! Warning !!!) is especially famous for its cruelty. On the contrary to the subject matter, it has an unique upside-down story line which is supposed to be called "non-liner narrative" with raw camera work that would probably make you focus on what is really going on in the story. On the top of all, I thought all cast members did excellent performances in this film. The way they act is so raw, I was immediately drawn into the story from the beginning.
Even though this movie is categorized as a "thriller", I think it could be a "horror" because of its' ferocious visual presentation. Again, This movie is extremely graphic. You need to be cautious if you will watch it.
久々にガツンとヤられた、、、これはすごい映画です。覚悟して観ないと大抵の人は最初の４５分でテレビを消すはず。”I Stand Alone”と同じ監督なので薄々予想していましたが、まさかここ（!!! Warning !!!）までやってくれるとは思っていませんでした。
内容はといえば、レイプ、殺人、復讐、ホモセクシュアリティー、SM、人間の危ない欲求が躊躇無しに剥き出しで起こる感じ。さらに本物の人の生活の一部の様な演技ができるキャスト達と”生”なカメラワーク、いきなり起承転結の結から始まるストーリーライン等が上手い具合に効いて飽きさせません。
この映画、ジャンルは”スリラー”の部類に入っているけれど”ホラー”でも良いと思う。しかし、、、ここまでやってくれると一種の爽快感すら感じてしまう、、、
内容はといえば、レイプ、殺人、復讐、ホモセクシュアリティー、SM、人間の危ない欲求が躊躇無しに剥き出しで起こる感じ。さらに本物の人の生活の一部の様な演技ができるキャスト達と”生”なカメラワーク、いきなり起承転結の結から始まるストーリーライン等が上手い具合に効いて飽きさせません。
この映画、ジャンルは”スリラー”の部類に入っているけれど”ホラー”でも良いと思う。しかし、、、ここまでやってくれると一種の爽快感すら感じてしまう、、、
ALTERED STATES (1980) by Ken Russell
A journey to the nature of human brain with the help of drug usage and self experiment (haha). This movie is very technical and nerdy at the beginning but the best part is the last half. I personally liked colorful and organic visual explanation of hallucinative brain reaction. Maybe the consequence of this movie would happen if you can fully play with your brain someday.
ドラッグの力を借りて、使われていない部分の人間の脳を暴こうとする研究者達の話。前半が少しダラけるけれど我慢してエンディングまで観るべし。もしかしたら、ここまで自分の脳を使えたら、こんな風に自然に帰れるのかも？（笑）トリップしている時の映像がキレいです。
MIDNIGHT COWBOY (1969) by John Schlesinger
Even though it was filmed in 1969, this movie still looks fresh and sharp. Maybe it's because of New York City as the location, or the story being simple enough to follow. It's about a guy from the South surviving as a hustler in the filthy, poor, rotten city. I will never forget Dustin Hoffman's stunning performance, especially in the ending when they finally decide to escape from the city.
ダスティン·ホフマンの演技が最高。ニューヨークで生き抜く為に男娼として金を稼ぐ男の話。どんな映画でもやっぱりニューヨークは効き目がある。狭くて汚く貧乏で、だけど常に何か新しい事が起こっている街。そんな街からついに抜け出すラストシーンが印象的。
ダスティン·ホフマンの演技が最高。ニューヨークで生き抜く為に男娼として金を稼ぐ男の話。どんな映画でもやっぱりニューヨークは効き目がある。狭くて汚く貧乏で、だけど常に何か新しい事が起こっている街。そんな街からついに抜け出すラストシーンが印象的。
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