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Vita Contemplativa : In Praise of Inactivity
In our busy and hurried lives, we are losing the ability to be inactive.Human existence becomes fully absorbed by activity – even leisure, treated as a respite from work, becomes part of the same logic.Intense life today means first of all more performance or more consumption.We have forgotten that it is precisely inactivity, which does not produce anything, that represents an intense and radiant form of life. For Byung-Chul Han, inactivity constitutes the human.Without moments of pause or hesitation, acting deteriorates into blind action and reaction.When life follows the rule of stimulus–response and need–satisfaction, it atrophies into pure survival: naked biological life.If we lose the ability to be inactive, we begin to resemble machines that simply function.True life begins when concern for survival, for the exigencies of mere life, ends.The ultimate purpose of all human endeavour is inactivity. In a beautifully crafted ode to the art of being still, Han shows that the current crisis in our society calls for a very different way of life: one based on the vita contemplative.He pleads for bringing our ceaseless activities to a stop and making room for the magic that happens in between.Life receives its radiance only from inactivity.
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The Mysteries of Cinema : Movies and Imagination
People who saw the first moving pictures at the end of the nineteenth century were delighted by a new art that communicated without words – yet they were also alarmed to be witnessing events in a strange, mute, spectral realm, where the laws of time and space were suspended and magical transformations could occur.Some early commentators hailed cinema as a blessing and praised it for resurrecting the dead; others likened it to a hypnotic trance or a hallucinogenic drug.The medium has always been excited by speed, and it enjoys sending the body on furious kinetic chases; at the same time, it stealthily probes our minds, invading our dreams and titillating our desires.Although this is an art kindled by light and inflamed by colour, it is nurtured by darkness and can reduce life to an insubstantial shadow play.Either way, as Peter Conrad argues in this brilliant book, the movie camera has given us new eyes and changed forever our view of reality. The Mysteries of Cinema sets out to map this ambiguous territory by taking readers on a thematic roller-coaster ride through movie history.Directors and critics speculate about the nature of cinematic vision, and there are contributions to the debate from writers like Kafka, Virginia Woolf and Joan Didion, artists including Salvador Dalí, George Grosz and Fernand Léger, and the composers Arnold Schoenberg and Dmitri Shostakovich.The book begins from the audacious innovations of silent film, and examines the influence of French surrealism and German expressionism; it accounts for the appeal of Hollywood genres like the Western, the horror film and the musical, and ends by considering the fate of the moving image in our visually glutted society. Combining contagious enthusiasm with an eye for the subjective quirks of filmmakers and the allure of favourite performers, Conrad delivers an astonishing addition to the literature on the seventh art. With 61 illustrations
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Cinema of the 70s : 101 Iconic Movies
Today, over half a century later, great films are measured by those of the 70s.Has there been a more impactful 10-year period? For the first time, cinema reflected life and society, presenting both on the big screen with a compelling and penetrating truth.Directors became household names, often overnight, and films routinely broke box office records. With censorship relaxed, the subject matter could include alienation, descents into madness, drug addiction, dysfunctional relationships, promiscuity, alcoholism, PTSD, and any big news story of the day.Audiences gladly absorbed this new, shocking reality; in fact, they avoided films that candy-coated the truth. Musicals evolved, westerns all but died for several years, science fiction and fantasy made an incredible resurgence, and horror dominated the box office along with disaster films.But by and large, films about social issues were the best draw.This book celebrates the cinema of the 70s. What a decade!
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Undressing Cinema : Clothing and identity in the movies
From Audrey Hepburn in Givenchy, to sharp-suited gangsters in Tarantino movies, clothing is central to film.In Undressing Cinema, Stella Bruzzi explores how far from being mere accessories, clothes are key elements in the construction of cinematic identities, and she proposes new and dynamic links between cinema, fashion and costume history, gender, queer theory and psychoanalysis. Bruzzi uses case studies drawn from contemporary popular cinema to reassess established ideas about costume and fashion in cinema, and to challenge conventional interpretations of how masculinity and femininity are constructed through clothing.Her wide-ranging study encompasses: * haute couture in film and the rise of the movie fashion designer, from Givenchy to Gaultier * the eroticism of period costume in films such as The Piano and The Age of Innocence * clothing the modern femme fatale in Single White Female, Disclosure and The Last Seduction * generic male chic in Goodfellas, Reservoir Dogs, and Leon * pride, costume and masculinity in `Blaxploitation' films, Boyz `N The Hood and New Jack City * drag and gender confusion in cinema, from the unerotic cross-dressing of Mrs Doubtfire to the eroticised ambiguity of Orlando.
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What is physical inactivity?
Physical inactivity refers to a lack of regular physical activity or exercise. It can include sitting for long periods of time, not engaging in regular exercise, and leading a sedentary lifestyle. Physical inactivity is associated with a range of negative health outcomes, including increased risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It is important to incorporate regular physical activity into our daily routines to maintain good health and well-being.
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Due to inactivity of the mind?
Due to inactivity of the mind, one may experience decreased cognitive function, lack of focus, and reduced mental sharpness. Inactivity of the mind can lead to feelings of boredom, lack of motivation, and decreased creativity. It is important to engage in activities that stimulate the mind, such as reading, problem-solving, and learning new skills, in order to maintain mental acuity and overall well-being.
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How can one watch movies in the cinema for free?
One way to watch movies in the cinema for free is by taking advantage of special promotions or offers from movie theaters. Some theaters may offer free screenings of certain movies as part of promotional events or film festivals. Another way is to sign up for advanced screenings or preview screenings through websites or apps that offer free tickets in exchange for feedback. Additionally, some cinemas may have loyalty programs that offer free movie tickets as rewards for frequent visits.
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Can you download from Steam despite inactivity?
Yes, you can still download games from Steam even if you have been inactive for a period of time. As long as your account is still active and you have access to your account credentials, you can log in and download games from your library. However, if your account has been inactive for an extended period, you may need to verify your identity or update your account information before being able to download games.
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Diseased Cinema : Plagues, Pandemics and Zombies in American Movies
American movies about infectious diseases have reflected and driven dominant cultural narratives during the past century.These movies both real pandemics and imagined zombie outbreaks have become wildly popular since the beginning of the 21st century.They have shifted from featuring a contained outbreak to an imagined containment of a known disease to a globalized, uncontainable pandemic of an unknown origin.Movie narratives have changed from identifying and solving social problems to a despair and acceptance of America's failure to fulfil its historic social contract.Movies reflect and drive developments in American capitalism that increasingly advocates for individuals and their families, rather than communities and the public good.Disease movies today minimize human differences and envisage a utopian new world order to advance the needs of contemporary American capitalism.These movie narratives shaped reactions to the outbreak of Covid and reinforced individual responsibility as the solution to end the pandemic.
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Feminism at the Movies : Understanding Gender in Contemporary Popular Cinema
Feminism at the Movies: Understanding Gender in Contemporary Popular Cinema examines the way that contemporary film reflects today’s changing gender roles.The book offers a comprehensive overview of the central issues in feminist film criticism with analyses of over twenty popular contemporary films across a range of genres, such as chick flicks, teen pics, hommecoms, horror, action adventure, indie flicks, and women lawyer films.Contributors explore issues of femininity as well as masculinity, reflecting on the interface of popular cinema with gendered realities and feminist ideas.Topics include the gendered political economy of cinema, the female director as auteur, postfeminist fatherhood, consumer culture, depictions of professional women, transgender, sexuality, gendered violence, and the intersections of gender, race, and ethnic identities. The volume contains essays by following contributors: Taunya Lovell Banks, Heather Brook, Mridula Nath Chakraborty, Michael DeAngelis, Barry Keith Grant, Kelly Kessler, Hannah Hamad, Christina Lane (with Nicole Richter), JaneMaree Maher, David Hansen-Miller (with Rosalind Gill), Gary Needham, Sarah Projansky, Hilary Radner, Rob Schaap, Yael D Sherman, Michele Shreiber, Janet Staiger, Peter Stapleton, Rebecca Stringer, Yvonne Tasker, and Ewa Ziarek.
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Maverick Movies : New Line Cinema and the Transformation of American Film
A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press’s Open Access publishing program.Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. Maverick Movies tells the improbable story of New Line Cinema, a company that cut a remarkable path through the American film industry and movie culture.Founded in 1967 as an art film distributor, New Line made a small fortune running John Waters's Pink Flamingos at midnight screenings in the 1970s and found reliable returns with the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise in the 1980s.By 2001, the company competed with the major Hollywood studios and reached global box office success with the Lord of the Rings franchise.Blurring boundaries between high and low culture, between independent film and Hollywood, and between the margins and the mainstream, New Line Cinema epitomizes Hollywood's shift in focus from the mass audience fostered by the classic studios to the multitude of niche audiences sought today.
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The Frightfest Guide To Ghost Movies : The Dark Heart of Cinema
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Can a PC be damaged by inactivity?
Yes, a PC can be damaged by inactivity. When a PC is left inactive for a long period of time, dust and debris can accumulate inside the computer, leading to overheating and potential damage to the internal components. Additionally, the hard drive and other moving parts may experience wear and tear from not being used regularly. It's important to periodically turn on and use the PC to prevent these issues and ensure its longevity.
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How can one watch movies online for free?
There are several ways to watch movies online for free. One option is to use streaming platforms that offer free movies with ads, such as Crackle or Tubi. Another option is to check if your local library offers a streaming service where you can borrow movies for free. Additionally, some websites like Popcornflix or Vudu offer a selection of free movies that you can watch without a subscription.
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Can you watch current cinema movies for free on Sky Film?
No, you cannot watch current cinema movies for free on Sky Film. Sky Film is a subscription-based service that offers a selection of movies, including some recent releases, but these typically come at an additional cost. To watch the latest cinema movies for free, you would need to look for other platforms or services that offer them as part of their subscription or for a one-time fee.
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Will an account be deleted due to inactivity?
Yes, an account can be deleted due to inactivity. Many online platforms have policies in place that allow them to deactivate or delete accounts that have been inactive for a certain period of time. This is often done to free up storage space and maintain the security of the platform. It is important to review the terms and conditions of the specific platform to understand their policy on inactive accounts.
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