This is one of my top all time films, I've watched it hundreds of times.
I don't want to be a bore but I thought I'd mention just incase you're interested; Lord Shiva often seems to be misinterpreted. Although in his Nataraja form he is the destroyer this is only a part of him. The Trimurthi (kinda Hindu triad) is Brama, the creator of the universe and all things, Vishnu the preserver who attempts to keep the universe good and equal (and its an avatar of him, Vishnu who says the quote that Oppenheimer used) and then as the universe becomes too affected by entropy and chaotic Lord Shiva dances to destroy it so that it can be remade perfect again by Brama. This is way oversimplified but I'm trying to explain because it pisses me off when people talk about "Shiva the Destroyer" as if he is some force of evil. Shaivists believe Shiva is the ONLY or most important God. Shiva is so very complicated compared to the Abrahamic explanations of God that it's hard for us in the west to understand without much study but I'd recommend it to anyone to do so. Shiva is loving, he cares greatly about animals, some of his avatars are female or even both male and female with his wife Parvati. He is the father of Kartikaya, the God of War and Ganesha, the God of new beginnings and learning (amongst other things).
Anyway, to get back to the point, yes Shiva destroys the universe but only so that it can be remade perfect again. He is not "bad".
Also, Morgoth, I'm disappointed that you disliked Dr Manhattan, he is a man destroyed by this world who resurrected and reconstructed himself by sheer force of will. I have the Hydrogen symbol tattooed large in my chest (cos getting it on my forehead might not be the best idea), it's sometimes used as a symbol of The Trimurti; Shiva, Vishnu & Brama being the electron, proton and neutron in Deuterium (an isotope of hydrogen). Everything in the universe can be reduced to this symbol, it's the building block of reality. I was drawn to the Manhattan character and find him fascinating not because he is a God but a man given the powers of one. What would any of us be if given those abilities? Jon Osterman is a man struggling to cope with becoming as a God and considering how this affects his ability to relate to humans. I hope that maybe you might warm to the character
Thanks my friend, I have loads to say about the film but had to restrain myself, I'm a terrible bore, probably always was but it gets worse with age.
I hope to inspire anyone to investigate Shiva as I feel Hinduism and the Dharma has so many fascinating aspects to explore, it's far, far older than other faiths and most likely comes from the original beliefs that all Indo European people held. You may remember I sent you that stuff about the people of the steppes who I admire, that is our history so the dna evidence says. I just want to share something great that's all.
Anyway, I'd better shush, thanks for taking the time to read and respond to a thicko like me.
I hope you do Blade Runner one day, I suspect from fonts and bits and pieces you've used before that is an interest of yours. Really like when you do stuff with Endeavour, he comes across as a really nice young bloke, we should make him an honorary Geordie. Have a good day you and anyone reading this.
I've done bits and pieces on Bladerunner, both movies, but not a full on deep-dive. One of the problems is that I feel it's been and everyone has their take.
I do have a draft for a video exploring the ways 2049 predicted the Great Reset.
I've become fascinated by the mechanics of the Twitter verification thing, it turns out minor slebs have been coughing up $15,000 for a blue tick. It's all about status and belonging to the in-crowd.
It reminds of Poe's The Masque of the Red Death, I might do a post on it.
Great to hear you guys back again.
This is one of my top all time films, I've watched it hundreds of times.
I don't want to be a bore but I thought I'd mention just incase you're interested; Lord Shiva often seems to be misinterpreted. Although in his Nataraja form he is the destroyer this is only a part of him. The Trimurthi (kinda Hindu triad) is Brama, the creator of the universe and all things, Vishnu the preserver who attempts to keep the universe good and equal (and its an avatar of him, Vishnu who says the quote that Oppenheimer used) and then as the universe becomes too affected by entropy and chaotic Lord Shiva dances to destroy it so that it can be remade perfect again by Brama. This is way oversimplified but I'm trying to explain because it pisses me off when people talk about "Shiva the Destroyer" as if he is some force of evil. Shaivists believe Shiva is the ONLY or most important God. Shiva is so very complicated compared to the Abrahamic explanations of God that it's hard for us in the west to understand without much study but I'd recommend it to anyone to do so. Shiva is loving, he cares greatly about animals, some of his avatars are female or even both male and female with his wife Parvati. He is the father of Kartikaya, the God of War and Ganesha, the God of new beginnings and learning (amongst other things).
Anyway, to get back to the point, yes Shiva destroys the universe but only so that it can be remade perfect again. He is not "bad".
Also, Morgoth, I'm disappointed that you disliked Dr Manhattan, he is a man destroyed by this world who resurrected and reconstructed himself by sheer force of will. I have the Hydrogen symbol tattooed large in my chest (cos getting it on my forehead might not be the best idea), it's sometimes used as a symbol of The Trimurti; Shiva, Vishnu & Brama being the electron, proton and neutron in Deuterium (an isotope of hydrogen). Everything in the universe can be reduced to this symbol, it's the building block of reality. I was drawn to the Manhattan character and find him fascinating not because he is a God but a man given the powers of one. What would any of us be if given those abilities? Jon Osterman is a man struggling to cope with becoming as a God and considering how this affects his ability to relate to humans. I hope that maybe you might warm to the character
Excellent post. I think Watchmen could be two streams or more.
Thanks my friend, I have loads to say about the film but had to restrain myself, I'm a terrible bore, probably always was but it gets worse with age.
I hope to inspire anyone to investigate Shiva as I feel Hinduism and the Dharma has so many fascinating aspects to explore, it's far, far older than other faiths and most likely comes from the original beliefs that all Indo European people held. You may remember I sent you that stuff about the people of the steppes who I admire, that is our history so the dna evidence says. I just want to share something great that's all.
Anyway, I'd better shush, thanks for taking the time to read and respond to a thicko like me.
I hope you do Blade Runner one day, I suspect from fonts and bits and pieces you've used before that is an interest of yours. Really like when you do stuff with Endeavour, he comes across as a really nice young bloke, we should make him an honorary Geordie. Have a good day you and anyone reading this.
I've done bits and pieces on Bladerunner, both movies, but not a full on deep-dive. One of the problems is that I feel it's been and everyone has their take.
I do have a draft for a video exploring the ways 2049 predicted the Great Reset.
Well I'll keep me fingers crossed that ya gan for it soon bonny lad. 😊
I've become fascinated by the mechanics of the Twitter verification thing, it turns out minor slebs have been coughing up $15,000 for a blue tick. It's all about status and belonging to the in-crowd.
It reminds of Poe's The Masque of the Red Death, I might do a post on it.
£15k while I'm scared to put the heater on. 🤣 you have to laugh.
There's people starving in the world, these celebs really need a good punt between their arse cheeks.
Aye, I'll watch a video on you exposing the goings on of the twitters man!
Ah, your much deserved white pill content...
Haha not sure about that but yeah, a nice change