I envy you, Simon! No one got as close to Him as you did. Were you afraid, Simon? They abducted you from the crowd and you found yourself carrying his cross. Tell me, Simon, was it heavy? Tell me, how bloody? Tell me, Simon – if you could choose again, would you step under the cross one more time? Read More | Comments

The number of films produced each year is a large one, and although many contain virtually no squeezable essence (some of which become Blockbuster-level sellers), nevertheless a look back on 2009 rewards us with a revelation of several films which were indeed great; not only as artistic expressions, but also as an inspiration to their audiences. Some you have certainly heard of – like UP, Pixar’s latest production, but possibly not so many have heard of films like Captain Abu Raed.
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These were the words uttered by Neil Armstrong as his foot touched the surface of the moon for the very first time. The Moon’s gravity, the astronaut suit; everything was new and different – it was pretty much a blind step forward. But that small step that is now maybe insignificant to some (next to enthusiastic steps which followed after) started off a new page in the history of mankind.

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Many associate this month, now almost over, with those people who have passed on before us; and as soon as the second of November goes by many start visiting the resting place of relatives and loved ones alike – people set fresh flowers, and candles are never lacking. There was once a guy who cynically commented that during this period some individuals take more care of the gravesite than of the deceased while still alive!

However this month also starts off with another important feast: All Saints’ Day. I’ve tried to read up on saints this particular month and believe you me – if I tell you there’re a lot of saints, it’d be a serious understatement! I think that you’ve probably heard, like I have, someone talking about this fact as if it were an oddity of the Church, something for the kids or otherwise some kind of weird obsession. There are even those who comment that the Church has become a Saint-factory, with one canonisation after the next… (When I actually hear this reflection I always appeal to myself with an “If only!”; if only everyone who came into contact with the Church became saintly!).

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At around this time of the year, a lot of people annually rekindle their relationship with their favourite TV show. Apart from all the other new shows born, many await only the next step in their favourite character’s storyline. Everyone’s taste is catered for – from comedy shows to cliffhangers, thrillers to reality shows. And that is why millions of people around the globe can be found in front of their TV set cheering their hero on.

“Superman resonates with everyone because he’s an amalgamation of the legends  we’ve loved for 5,000 years. He’s Moses, Hercules, Icarus, and Jesus Christ all  rolled up inside an American flag. He’s the greatest fictional character of our  time.”

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