Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 31, 2008
Yesterday, I received a curious e-mail from Bill Clinton inviting me to dinner – provided I cough up five smackeroos – of course!
But, I found the body of the message perplexing.
In it, Bill quipped,
“During the campaign, Hillary and I didn’t have the chance to eat together much because we were usually on the trail in [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 31, 2008
A few years ago, filmmakers toyed with split images on screen, but the idea generally came across as gimmicky and was never developed to its fullest potential.
In “PARIS JE T’AIME”, the producers have used the concept to great effect; inviting, juxtaposed images are used to introduce a handful of characters whose stories unfold on screen [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 31, 2008
The theatre was testosterone-charged!
Fans – mostly young males under thirty-five – whooped, hollered, and stomped their feet roundly – as the thrilling non-stop action in two of Enzo G. Castellari films (Inglorious Bastards and Battle Squadron) unfolded on the screen.
And, to the delight of die-hard film buffs – the respected Italian Film Director was on [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 30, 2008
Divine Grace is a manifestation of the cosmic free will in operation.
It can alter the course of events in a mysterious manner through its own unknown laws, which are superior to all natural laws, and can modify the latter by interaction.
It is the most powerful force in the Universe.
It is a visitation of a force [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 30, 2008
Over the past week, I have experienced some curious dreams that don’t make any sense, although I have attempted to fathom their meaning.
In one, I was moving in with Cher!
In another, I was on the telephone with actor Ben Affleck discussing some plans for the Christmas holiday season later in the year.
I awoke after each, [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 30, 2008
A week ago – I reported on Beijing’s last-ditch efforts to curb smog in anticipation of the upcoming Olympics – by shutting-down factories, limiting the number of vehicles on the road, and so forth and so on.
But, the surge forward to clean up the environment has been to no avail, according to reports out of [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 29, 2008
Devastating effects of Northridge Earthquake!!
News reports are now filtering in.
The earthquake that struck at approximately 11:43 a.m. has been determined to be a preliminary magnitude of 5.8.
At my location in Beverly Hills, the shaking was quite violent.
When the tumbler hit, I was in the public library surrounded by a number of frightened patrons at the [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 29, 2008
Just moments ago, the Beverly Hills Library was shaking violently due to an earthquake that has struck Los Angeles at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Patrons in the facility have reacted in shock in view of the fact the shaker has probably been on a large scale – yet unreported – but undoubtedly the biggest one to hit [...]
Posted by: Julian Ayrs on: July 29, 2008
A couple of years back, I was up in Toronto visiting relatives, when the Olympic Committee was in town considering “Hog Town” for the site of the 2008 Olympics.
The Natives were restless, alright. After all, the competition was tough. In spite of that, T.O. made it to the short list.
At a time when one of [...]
