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Documentary: Is DMT opening mind portals?

On 06.28.10, In Coming Soon, Featured, Pharmaceia, Posted by Sharon K. Gilbert

The following is an excerpt from the upcoming documentary, DMT: the God Molecule (due 2010). From what we can see, the film’s message leans toward a new age approach, rooted in the oldest lie in the universe: ‘Ye shall be as gods’. We’ll see.

The documentary is certainly based upon Rick Strassman’s book of the same name. We’ve ordered the book for a future review.

If you have never heard of DMT, the video below is eye-opening, and it certainly will (and should) disturb you. Interviewees in the documentary speak of seeing ‘alien’ entities after using DMT; of an ‘intelligence’ or ‘consciousness’ called ‘the creator’ encountered in DMT trips. This ‘creator’ is described as someone you would not wish to meet. The ‘trip’ supposedly leaves you wish a ‘spark of consciousness’ that is beyond current human understanding.

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Peter Jackson in negotiations for ‘The Hobbit’ | EW.com

On 06.25.10, In Coming Soon, Film, Posted by Sharon K. Gilbert

(HOLLYWOOD INSIDER) — Almost one month after Guillermo del Toro dropped out of directing The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson is in talks to helm the two films in the franchise. While we wait for the studios involved or Jackson’s manager to confirm, there are lots of questions that remain before The Hobbit can actually begin production, let alone reach the big screen.

via Peter Jackson in negotiations for ‘The Hobbit’ | EW.com.

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Book Review: The Red Pyramid

On 06.22.10, In Fiction, Media Memes, Transhumanisn, Posted by Sharon K. Gilbert

Hat tip to Kew Bayer for sending us the link! — WM

By Tiarra (geek-life.com)

As the author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Rick Riordan stumbled upon a recipe for success when it comes to children’s books. His highly-successful series of Percy books, along with the movie adaptation of the first book, The Lightning Thief, have proved his success and his story-creating ability. Now, Riordan has started a new series, The Kane Chronicles, and its first book, The Red Pyramid, does not disappoint.

The aforementioned formula for success involves kids – tweenagers, really – that are not just normal human beings; but they don’t know that they’re special until something miraculous happens – and it’s usually something life-threatening as well. The formula worked great for Percy Jackson, who told readers about his adventures after finding out he was a demigod, the son of the Greek god Poseidon.

This time around, Riordan’s Kane Chronicles has two protagonists, Carter Kane, age 14, and Sadie Kane, age 12. The book is a “transcribed” version of Carter and Sadie telling their story on tape, which they have sent out into the world to look for others like them: blood of pharaohs, descendents of the ancient Egyptian royal blood lines that have the potential to become powerful magicians – and maybe even host Egyptian gods.

read the rest via Book Review: The Red Pyramid.

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Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro”: The Occult Meaning | The Vigilant Citizen

On 06.17.10, In Music and Music Videos, Posted by Sharon K. Gilbert

Hat tip to Burrell Gates for sending us the link! — WM

Lady Gaga’s Alejandro video caused quite a stir with the blasphemous nature of its imagery. Many people are, however, still wondering: What is the meaning of the song and what message is the video trying to convey? This article examines the occult symbols used in Alejandro in order to understand its underlying message.

By VIGILANT (vigilantcitizen.com)

So, by show of hands, who envisioned gay Nazi soldiers being raped by Lady Gaga while first listening to Alejandro? Okay, counting … one person. One sick, disturbed person. But seriously, art doesn’t have to be literal and Lady Gaga’s latest video surely isn’t. As was the case with Bad Romance and Telephone, the video for Alejandro adds another layer of interpretation to the song by giving the words a deeper meaning.

Taking place in a cold, Orwellian, militaristic setting, the visuals of the video sharply contrast with the “summer-y” Latin beat of the song. Other opposing concepts collide and blend in the video as well: good vs. evil, male vs. female and domination vs. submission. The religious symbolism, in addition to adding the “shock factor” necessary to get people talking, gives the song a definite spiritual connotation.

via Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro”: The Occult Meaning | The Vigilant Citizen.

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