Saturday, November 4, 2006NOW THIS IS DISRESECTMy last article was about civil disobedience and my own little political history in this arena. It was in support of the need of an activist citizenry, with reminders that those people who took to the streets (while we were shot at at the time by our own government) it turns out, we were the ones... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Cynthia at 7:09 AM Comments (10) (link) SHOWING DISRESPECTWhen my parents roused me out of bed on cold winter Sunday mornings, put the collection plate money in my hands, shoved me out the door, pointed me in the direction of the church and went back to bed, I disrespected them. I was only 6 or 7 at the time but something told me this is not fair, not... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Cynthia at 6:41 AM Comments (2) (link) Friday, November 3, 2006A LOOK INSIDE THE JURY AT THE CHICAGO FILM FESTIVALLearning to navigate the film festival circuit is challenge for even the most seasoned filmmaker. However, if you are looking for theatrical distribution, or if want to garner any kind of significant response from reviewers, or get any attention for your film in the international arena, knowing... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Cynthia at 3:42 PM Comments (5) (link) Wednesday, October 25, 2006TODAY IS PICASSO'S BIRTHDAYThat's right, October 25th, Picasso was born on that day in 1881. I was also born on that day and have always felt a weird sense of pride that I shared that day with such a revered artist. I don't believe in mystical thinking, religion is not part of my life experience. Crystals, chanting, magic,... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Cynthia at 6:38 AM Comments (10) (link) Saturday, October 21, 2006THE CHURCH AND TWO TALES OF HYPOCRISYTwo stories, a few pages apart in today's New York Times brings home, yet again, the complete moral and ethical blindness, in concert with the Republican Party, of the Catholic Church. All decisions of both these institutions are based on political expediency. The first tells the tale of Rev.... Sign in to see full entry.posted by Cynthia at 10:29 AM Comments (14) (link) |
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