by Dirk
August 21, 2005
This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence-economic, political, even spiritual-is felt in every city, every state house, every office of the Federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. [...]
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by Dirk
January 19, 2005
“I’m the one who should be ashamed. I don’t understand my own soul.” – The Woodcutter, played by Takashi Shimaru, in Rashomon This is the best film I’ve seen in a really long time. Slowly, I’m making my way through watching the major, important films in cinematic history. Last night I saw Rashomon, directed by [...]
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