Friday 31 July 2015

End of the Party (Part 2)

When a student gets cancer his gay room mate organises a 'Get well soon' party and tries to find him girlfriend.


The Sisters of Mercy "Floodland" Album 1987
 

Friday 24 July 2015

End of the Party (Part 1)

When a student gets cancer his gay room mate organises a 'Get well soon' party and tries to find him girlfriend.

  Nina Hagen "Nina Hagen" Album 1989

Friday 17 July 2015

Journey to the North (Part 6) - Ashes

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 6) With Master Shi now dead, Tian packs his bags ready to depart, and waits for Dai's final decision.


Incense sticks, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Friday 10 July 2015

Journey to the North (Part 5) - Jewels

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 5) The donated jewels are stolen, Master Shi 's health deteriorates and Tian nervously awaits Dai's response.


 
 
Golden temple roof, Wutaishan (Photo: M. Griffiths)

Friday 3 July 2015

Journey to the North (Part 4) - Wood

A novice monk travels with his tutor, a master sculptor, to visit the stone Buddhas of north China. He is tormented by a vivid dream of an idyllic rural life outside the monastery, and is tempted to leave.  (Part 4) Dai opens up about her life and work, and Tian tells her about his dream.


Wooden entranceway, Wutaishan, China (Photo: M. Griffiths)