Global Arts

I just wanted to mention that tonight my husband and son watched Herbie: Fully Unloaded on DVD. This is the first time we all saw the latest release. We have seen the older versions before.

It is a cute movie we enjoyed. I think it is a great movie to watch with friends.

Goals for 2008, I will list 8 goals related to the Arts:

1. Continue to blog here 5 or more days per week.
2. Read at least six new literature books
3. Introduce the arts to my son, so that he appreciates it when he gets older.
4. Interview some of the greatest artists I can find.
5. Continue to work on my own writing goals.
6. Strengthen my copywriting business.
7. Introduce my readers to the Arab and Islamic Arts throughout the year.
8. Revisit old classic movies and compare them with modern day updates.

Here is to a healthy and prosperous new year! Remember, we CAN make a difference!

After getting recommendations off line, it seems that Catch Me If You Can is the movie I will watch.

I will give you my impression next week!

I want to leave this up to my readers. What movies do you think I should watch this week?

1. The Princess Bride
2. Catch Me If You Can
3. (Your Recommendation)


I will leave the voting open all week! Be sure to leave YOUR recommendations!

There has been a lot of controversy over the film The Golden Compass because some religious organizations have been saying that this film promotes atheism and turning away from God and moral obligations.

Released in movie theaters December 7, The Golden Compass was inspired by a series of books written by Phillip Pullman, that promoted "anti-religious themes" according to Snopes.com. This movie may have "subliminal messages", but it may go unnoticed to many viewers who do not know about the controversy or history behind this movie, according to some friends who have watched the movie.

I think the final decision lays within the parents' hands. It is up to them to decide if they as a family or their children may watch the film. This will all depend if parents mind The Golden Compass.

If parents allow their children to watch the film, then they should be ready to discuss any questions, concerns, or ideas their children may have to clear up any confusions. Also, parents should decide if their children can handle this type of movie, maybe it is a little too PG for their seven year old, etc.

My advice to parents is this, read up about the movie. Be sure you are as informed as you can be and YOU decide if you want your children to watch it.

I, personally, won't be watching this film because I am not interested in this kind of genre. I am more into comedies because I believe the world already has too many conflicts and dramas.

Disney Movies.

It is interesting to see that they are targeting young teenagers. It is interesting to see how young kids as young as three, are hooked on those movies, and chances are they don't even understand many of the concepts portrayed in the movies.

My son will ask me questions like "Is that person a good or bad guy?" "Why did he/she did that?" Although kids may not understand, they want to know why.

Some tips to parents: be sure to watch the movies with them and explain what you feel may be sensitive or confusing to them.