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A Man for All Seasons: DVD Review
2007-03-24 16:04:00 A Man for all seasons is a thought provoking film that provides an intriguing portrayal of Thomas More and the testing of one man?s principles. Paul Scofield rightly deserved an Oscar for his incomparable performance of Thomas More. He portrays both the great dignity and wit, with which he alone stood against the King. The film is not so much an examination of More?s religious principles; it is more about how men react to threats from those in authority. The strength of the film lies in its beautifully crafted script. There are breath taking exchanges between More and Cromwell; it is like a verbal duel between the man of conscience (More) and Cromwell (the amoral bureaucrat). Through maintaining silence More resolutely and calmly sticks to his principles; using his knowledge as a lawyer, he makes it almost impossible for Cromwell to convict him on legal grounds. More About: Seasons , Review , View , Sons , Seas
Photos: Light and Shadow
2007-03-24 03:25:00 The Game by Kedar Misani - Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries More About: Photos , Shadow , Light
Fawlty Towers - The Complete Episodes
2007-03-23 16:46:00 Quotes from Waldorf Salad (American visitor) “5 hours from London to Torquay, couldn’t find the freeway, had to take a little backway called the M5” (Basil Fawlty with heavy hint of sarcasm) “I’m sorry if it wasn’t wide enough, a lot of English cars have steering wheels” “Do you have a waldorf salad? No I'm afraid we are out of waldorfs” More About: Episodes , Fawlty Towers , Piso , Tower , Complete
How Green was my Valley: DVD Review
2007-03-22 17:55:00 How Green was my Valley ?How Green was my valley? is set in a Welsh mining village during the beginning of the mining industry. It tells of how the people and community were irrevocably affected by the arrival of industrialisation. The story is told through the eyes of the Huw Morgan, the youngest brother of the Morgan family. The film evokes a powerful imagery of the dignity, honesty and good nature of the mining communities. The atmosphere of the film is enhanced by the beautiful welsh choral singing. The music feels both spontaneous and soulful it becomes a poignant contrast to the harsh realities of mining life and is perhaps symbolic of the growing divide within the community. More About: Review , View
Benefits of Being a Man
2007-03-22 16:59:00 You are not expected to know the names of more than five colours. You don't have to stop and think of which way to turn a nut on a bolt. You are unable to see wrinkles in your clothes. Some rather dubious Advantages of Bein g a Man Other Links Inline spell checker at Mozilla this is probably best feature of Mozilla. I am currently going through this website catching the odd spelling error. More About: Bene , Benefits , Benefit , Being
Recent Pics of Oxford
2007-03-21 14:16:00 Radcliffe Camera and University Church from the River Thames More: photos of Oxford More About: Recent
Funny Things People Say in Court
2007-03-21 14:06:00 Q: What is your date of birth? A: July fifteen. Q: What year? A: Every year. From: Funny Sayings from Court Dumb Britain Funny Exam Answers More About: People , Things , Thing
Yes Minister clips from Selected episodes
2007-03-19 17:11:00 Yes Mini ster - The Lie Reminds me a little of Donald Rumsfeld's poetry Yes Minister Quotes More About: Episode , Clip , Episodes , Clips
Poem: On Getting Bald
2007-03-19 15:15:00 by Po Chu-Yi At dawn I sighed to see my hairs fall; At dusk I sighed to see my hairs fall. For I dreaded the time when the last lock should go... They are all gone and I do not mind at all! I have done with that cumbrous washing and getting dry; My tiresome comb is forever laid aside. Best of all, when the weather is hot and wet, To have no top-knot weighing down on one's head! I put aside my messy clothy wrap; I have got rid of my dusty tasselled fringe. In a silver jar I have stored a cold stream, On my bald pate I trickle a ladle full. Like on baptized with the Water of Buddha's Law, I sit and receive this cool, cleansing joy. Now I know why the priest who seeks Repose Frees his heart by first shaving his head More About: Poem
World Harmony Run 2007
2007-03-19 02:57:00 World harmony Run in Spain The World Harm ony Run recently began in Portugal. It is currently passing through Spain and Portugal. The World Harmony Run is founded by Sri Chinmoy it seeks to spread good will and harmony between people. There is a short description of last year's European World Harmony Run here The photos were probably taken by Ondrej Vasilev, who is an excellent photographer. More About: World , Armon
Roman Holiday: Film and DVD Review
2007-03-18 17:08:00 An overprotected English princess seeks to escape the boredom and monotony of her Royal duties, by slipping away from her entourage, into the city of Rome. Lost in the eternal city and under the influence of a powerful sleeping pill, Princess Ann is taken in by an American journalist Joe Bradley (played by Gregory Peck). Temporarily free of her Royal duties the young princess takes the opportunity to spend a day pleasing herself. Princess Ann: I could do some of the things I've always wanted to. Joe Bradley: Like what? Princess Ann: Oh, you can't imagine. I-I'd do just whatever I liked all day long. On realising he has had the good fortune of stumbling on a princess Joe, with the help of photographer Eddie Albert, seek to make the day into a very profitable news story. More About: Holiday , Film , Review , Dvd , Roma
Tribute to Johnny Carson
2007-03-18 12:48:00 Tribute to American comic John ny Cars onMore: Johnny Carson video clip More About: Johnny Carson , Bute
Boris Grebenshikov Music
2007-03-18 12:10:00 Beautiful video and music by Russian Music ian Boris Grebenshikov
Upperclass Twit of the Year Award - Monty Python
2007-03-17 16:31:00 Quotes Upperclass Twit "Well it certainly looks as though we're in for a splendid afternoon's sport in this the 127th Upperclass Twit of the Year Show. Well the competitors will be off' in a moment so let me just identify for you. (camera zooms in on the competitors) Vivian Smith-Smythe-Smith has an O-level in chemo-hygiene. Simon-Zinc-Trumpet-Harris, married to a very attractive table lamp. Nigel Incubator-Jones, his best friend is a tree, and in his spare time he's a stockbroker." If you like this you will definitely like this The Cheese Shop Sketch More About: Python , War , Award , Monty Python
First Birthday Cake
2007-03-17 16:12:00 First Birth day Cake by Mary Mo From Photo of the Day More About: First
Hail the Conquering Hero: Film Review
2007-03-14 14:30:00 Hail the Conquering Hero "Hail the Conquering Hero" is a unique and fast moving tale of an unlikely Marine made hero under false pretences. Woodrow is invalided from the Marines before he ever sees action. He is desolate at not being able to live up to the high ideals of his father, who was a decorated hero in the previous war. Feeling down on his look he bumps into some Marines who have lost all their money. Cheered by Woodrow?s charity they decide to befriend him and then proceed to cajole him into returning to his home town, with some fabricated excuses. Woodrow really hates the idea of pretending to be a wounded hero but things seem to be out of his hands as the group of Marines push him out on to the station with a uniform and medals. The Marines are a great assortment of individuals led by the impressive Cpl. Candida (played by Jimmie Dundee). The town?s people (who have not seen any action in the war) love the idea of having a local hero to idolise. They pull out ... More About: Film , Review , Film Review , Ring , View
Scarlet and Black: Film Review
2007-03-14 14:09:00 The Scarlet and the Black tells the true story of Irish priest Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty who helped to save thousands of Allied POW and Jews during the German occupation of Rome 1943-44. Monsignor O?Flaherty got to know British servicemen by visiting Italian POW camps. When Italy switched sides in 1943 many Allied servicemen fled to Rome, where they sought the help of O?Flaherty in the Vatican. The Gaestapo come to learn that there was a network dedicated to hiding Allied prisoners and sought to break the network. In particular the Gestapo chief Kappler, becomes obsessed with finding and capturing the priest at the centre of the huge operation. More About: Film , Review , Film Review , Carl
Blackadder IV: Russian Revolution and Start of War
2007-03-14 03:17:00 "There's something afoot in the wind...the huddled masses yearning to be free..." "Baldric, have you been in the diesel oil again?" More About: Russian , Evolution , War , Black , Start
Holy River - A Journey Down the Ganges
2007-03-12 02:51:00 I look forward to following the journey of Peter Foster as he travels down the River Gang es. The river Ganges is held to be sacred in India. Beginning high in the foothills of the Himalayas the Ganges is viewed as the personification of the deity Ganga. It is the Hindu belief that bathing in the Ganges can purify your sins. Holy River Features blog and pictures by Heathcliff O'Malley The picture of the Ganges in this blog entry is by Unmesh Swanson, Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries. More About: Journey , Down
Molokai: DVD Review
2007-03-11 16:26:00 Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999) Hawaii sunset Molokai tells the true story of the Belgian Catholic missionary, Father Damien. As a young priest and missionary, Father Damien voluntarily agreed to go to the Leper Colony on Molokai and spend the rest of his life on the island caring for the forgotten victims of Leprosy. The film recalls his experiences in dealing with 100s of patients, who had effectively been left to die unaided. Before he arrived there was nothing in the way of law and order; the island was in a near state of anarchy, where the wealthiest and strongest got the little shelter there was. Father Damien had not only to fight against the terrible effects of leprosy but also the inaction and at times indifference of the civil and religious authorities. However with the meagre resources allocated to him Father Damien was instrumental in improving the material conditions and well being of the patients. After serving the Leprosy patients for several years Fathe... More About: Review , Dvd , View
Early Spring Photos
2007-03-11 15:09:00 Daffodils in University Gardens. More About: Photo , Photos , Spring , Ring , Early
Best of Spike Milligan Video Clips
2007-03-09 15:13:00 Spike Milligan and the Daleks "How is Mr Banerjee?" "He's not very well" "Why's that? "I exterminated him" "O you shouldn't have done that." More About: Video , Video Clips , Clip , Liga , Clips
Lioness
2007-03-09 14:59:00 Picture of Lion taken by Pranlobha Sri Chinmoy Centre Galleries More About: Ness
Short Poems of Sri Chinmoy
2007-03-08 18:00:00 Short Aphorisms of Sri Chinmoy Worrying Is worse than useless. Except death, There is nothing certain Here on earth. Criticism Is A dangerous poison Try to overlook Others? faults As often as possible. When you suffer for any reason, Just take a few very, very deep breaths. It can be of some help to you. Short Poem s by Sri Chinmoy. From Seventy Seven Thousand Service Trees. Part 43 Photo by Kedar Misani from Zurich Switzerland, Sri Chinmoy Centre More About: Short
Funny Physics Answers
2007-03-07 02:50:00 The following concerns a question in a physics degree exam at the University of Copenhagen. "Describe how to determine the height of a skyscraper with a barometer." One student replied: "You tie a long piece of string to the neck of the barometer, then lower the barometer from the roof of the skyscraper to the ground. The length of the string plus the length of the barometer will equal the height of the building." This highly original answer so incensed the examiner that the student was failed. The student appealed on the grounds that his answer was indisputably correct, and the university appointed an independent arbiter to decide the case. More About: Funny , Fun , Physics , Answer , Answers
The Beatles on Morecambe and Wise
2007-03-06 17:22:00 A great clip of the Beat les appearing on More cambe and Wise . There is a great repartee between the Kings of Rock and the comic duo of Morecambe and Wise. Rare footage of the Beatles singing a number from "Eric's era". - although it is on the Beatles anthology More About: The Beatles
Goon Recordings with Peter Sellers
2007-03-06 03:37:00 From the Goons Era The Goons included Spike Milligan, Peter Sell er s and Harry Secombe. They burst onto the radio with surreal storylines, absurd logic, puns, catchphrases and groundbreaking sound effects. They ridiculed the pomposity of those in authority and laughed at the stupidity of mankind. The Goons had an important influence over Monty Python and the development of British Comedy "He's fallen in the water!" The Goons More About: Recording , With , Elle
Motorbike and 3 people
2007-03-05 17:45:00 Photo by Dhananjaya of Sri Chinmoy Centre. Comedy Links Funny Stretcher video I found this short video, it made me laugh. Weakest link - hip hop video - Just in case you missed it earlier, well worth watching. More About: People , Motor , Bike , Moto , Motorbike
Dr Strangelove - Peter Sellers
More articles from this author:2007-03-04 16:42:00 The U.S. President (played by Peter Seller s) talks to the Russian President, as the world is on the verge of nuclear annihilation. Peter Sellers - Comic Genius Best of Peter Sellers in the Pink Panther More About: Love , Angel , Elle , Strange 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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