It's that time of year again. Thanksgiving and the start of the busy holiday season are here. As you reflect on the past year as a survivor, whatever your experience has been, take time to recognize the strength that you have inside of you, the family members who have been by your side and the friends who did not let cancer get between you.
Also reflect on how far you've come in your journey. For some of you, it's just beginning.
Survivors describe a feeling of intense emotion or increased appreciation for the little things that they never noticed before. It might be the smell of flowers, the taste of your favorite food (when your taste is back to normal after treatment), the physical beauty that surrounds you while you walk in nature, or the warm touch of a hand on yours.
While you plan to celebrate the holidays this year, think about the little things that mean so much to you. Maybe it's an important family tradition, giving to a local charity, or having family and friends around the table to share a meal together. Give thanks and then give back to others in a way that makes you happy.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Sunday, November 1, 2015
The Shining
I'm watching The Shining on the Sundance Channel. What a great way to end Halloween!
I have an admiration for thrillers. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is as good as it gets for anyone looking for a scare. A prominent production crew, stellar direction, engaging cinematography, as well as a brilliant cast, is in fact second to none. The Shining may fall flat in terms of how far they could have taken the storyline, however, it will permanently be considered a landmark on its twisted style. The scope of Stanley Kubrick remains almost infinite. The delivery is pretty striking to say the least, and will haunt you for years to come.
Stanley Kubrick is known for his psychedelic, yet abnormal directional style, although he never seems to lose focus at all. The famous introduction automatically entices us in, to what turns out to be a car. The helicopter view of the car suggests nothing but, it’s the manner Stanley Kubrick chooses, with the creepy music played during that scene. Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind did an amazing job on the music. The sheer intensity lasts throughout the whole film, and is done to almost near perfection.
Well, where do I start? The two freaky looking girls? The constant typing, which turns out so disturbing towards the end of the film? If there’s anyone who deserves a mention, it’s the emotion and skillful acting done by Jack Nicholson. The whole plot focuses in a hotel where Jack Torrance accepts the role to become a caretaker. The manager notifies Jack that the previous caretaker murdered his wife and kids in the process, through cabin fever. It sort of prepares the audience to what is expected, with its foreshadowing. Young Danny Lloyd played the son Danny Torrance, to which he received almost unanimous acclaim for his powerful role. The young boy constantly sees premonitions and possesses unique telepathic abilities. The innocent Shelley Duvall who plays Wendy Torrance holds her own.
Ultimately, The Shining personifies exactly how to execute a knockout punch, as opposed to any other horror/thriller which came out that decade. The ending is questionable though the maze scene was immensely frightening to watch. A courageous achievement again from the mastermind, which is Stanley Kubrick. Any can argue that The Shining has had a huge influence of many thrillers today.
I have an admiration for thrillers. Stanley Kubrick's The Shining is as good as it gets for anyone looking for a scare. A prominent production crew, stellar direction, engaging cinematography, as well as a brilliant cast, is in fact second to none. The Shining may fall flat in terms of how far they could have taken the storyline, however, it will permanently be considered a landmark on its twisted style. The scope of Stanley Kubrick remains almost infinite. The delivery is pretty striking to say the least, and will haunt you for years to come.
Stanley Kubrick is known for his psychedelic, yet abnormal directional style, although he never seems to lose focus at all. The famous introduction automatically entices us in, to what turns out to be a car. The helicopter view of the car suggests nothing but, it’s the manner Stanley Kubrick chooses, with the creepy music played during that scene. Wendy Carlos and Rachel Elkind did an amazing job on the music. The sheer intensity lasts throughout the whole film, and is done to almost near perfection.
Well, where do I start? The two freaky looking girls? The constant typing, which turns out so disturbing towards the end of the film? If there’s anyone who deserves a mention, it’s the emotion and skillful acting done by Jack Nicholson. The whole plot focuses in a hotel where Jack Torrance accepts the role to become a caretaker. The manager notifies Jack that the previous caretaker murdered his wife and kids in the process, through cabin fever. It sort of prepares the audience to what is expected, with its foreshadowing. Young Danny Lloyd played the son Danny Torrance, to which he received almost unanimous acclaim for his powerful role. The young boy constantly sees premonitions and possesses unique telepathic abilities. The innocent Shelley Duvall who plays Wendy Torrance holds her own.
Ultimately, The Shining personifies exactly how to execute a knockout punch, as opposed to any other horror/thriller which came out that decade. The ending is questionable though the maze scene was immensely frightening to watch. A courageous achievement again from the mastermind, which is Stanley Kubrick. Any can argue that The Shining has had a huge influence of many thrillers today.
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