Dependability isn't half as popular as fame, success, affluence or even affection.'Cause, these things are manifest. Dependability isn't. It has to be felt. But, when felt, it can totally eclipse all the other things mentioned. Fame can fizzle out. Success can cycle up to failure. Affluence can evaporate much faster than the way it appeared. Affection... Continue Reading →
SECURITY OR FIRE OF PASSION?
Security is paramount. We can't sleep well if we don't feel secure. We need to feel secure with people - most definitely with our dear ones. We need to feel secure in the environment we live in. We need to get secure with our economic status. Be blessed with all of these, then this fluttering... Continue Reading →
ONE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A SUPER HERO TO THRILL!
How deeply psychological... our equating 'thrill and adventure' with moments that are 'un-normal and non-routine'! 'Cause, the routine - by its definition - is so mundane and boring! A possible reason why the super-hero movies are such great hits. What we can't do generates such adrenaline that we rush to the big screen to get... Continue Reading →
TRUTHFUL LIES
One of those strong moral values the wise leaders of humanity have always prescribed to their fellow-beings is: Never lie.A value all of us wanna be the beneficiaries of. 'Cause, we ask, "How else does trust work? How else do we get that deep sense of security?" Yet...All of us lie. Without exception. Why?'Cause, we... Continue Reading →
THE TENET OF THRILL: PUT ‘HOW’ AHEAD OF ‘WHAT’
Not that WHAT isn't important. On the contrary, it's quite critical, 'cause, it's the very origin of the action. WHAT is it that you wanna say? That a young lady is hired to babysit a doll - babysit a doll?? - and all that horrible stuff she goes through because of that one stupid decision... Continue Reading →
ACTORS BECOME STARS ONLY WHEN THEY METAMORPHOSE INTO THEIR CHARACTERS
But, it's so easily said than done. Are we stating the most obvious here? Obviously not. Here's why. Brad Pitt knows he is Brad Pitt. He has to. 'Cause, the entire movie production is riding on that one single big name 'Brad Pitt' for the box office run. Critically high stakes! Okay... let's, just for... Continue Reading →
YOU OFF-BEAT? BE THRILLED!
Can two individuals be exactly the same? No way. They can never be. 'Cause, everyone is so absolutely unique that they just can't be compared with anyone else. Which means, I'm off-beat for you. And, you're off-beat for me. 'Cause, we are unique in our own ways. Isn't it really as simple and as refreshing... Continue Reading →
HORROR GETS REAL SPOOKY (ONLY) WHEN AUTHENTICATED
But, interestingly sometimes - no, quite a few times, honestly - it just doesn't happen.Especially when Horror leans too heavily on the visual and audio effects as if they are its only protagonists and their filling in most of its screen space would suffice to tell a story that doesn't exist. Gets spooky, watching something... Continue Reading →
REPERCUSSIONS OF PASSION!
Blessed are those who let themselves be driven by passion, 'cause, they've realized that this enormous energy is gonna keep their mind, body and soul charged up for the entire span of their lives. They've understood that money or no money, they would live. And, interestingly, they also know that passion is a double-edged sword.... Continue Reading →
HOW SOMEONE’S PAIN TRANSITIONS INTO SOMEONE ELSE’S PLEASURE!
Marriages are such happy occasions. Because two souls decide to spend the rest of their lives together. Because two families merge into one. There are other wonderful things too. Great food. New clothes. Jewelry - Gold. Platinum. Diamonds. Together, they bring in a sublime sense of richness and blessing. They're signs of auspiciousness. Everything is... Continue Reading →