by Berger, John; British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service
Publication date 1974
Topics Commercial art, Commercial art
Publisher Chicago, Ill. : Films Incorporated
Contributor Internet Archive
Language English
Produced by the BBC
Art critic John Berger discusses the nature of advertising in relation to the tradition of oil painting. Points out that advertising magically transforms the ordinary into the beautiful and presents idealized lifestyles
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Made in 1968 as American servicemen fought in Vietnam, LSD: TRIP TO WHERE? highlights the dangers of the hallucinogenic drug LSD. Widely shown to U.S. military personnel (including those stationed in Vietnam), the film was supplemented with a brochure for "Operation Janus", a brigade-level amnesty and treatment program aimed at helping soldiers, airmen and sailors with marijuana, heroin and other substance abuse problems. In this film Bill, a sailor on leave, takes acid and is so scared by his own reflection that he attempts to leap out of a window. He later endangers all his shipmates by suffering a flashback on duty.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), also known as acid, is a psychedelic drug known for its psychological effects. This may include altered awareness of the surroundings, perceptions, and feelings as well as sensations and images that seem real though they are not. It is used mainly as a recreational drug and for spiritual reasons. LSD is typically either swallowed or held under the tongue. It is often sold on blotter paper, a sugar cube, or gelatin. It can also be injected.
LSD is not addictive. However, adverse psychiatric reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, and delusions are possible. LSD is in the ergoline family. LSD is sensitive to oxygen, ultraviolet light, and chlorine, though it may last for years if it is stored away from light and moisture at low temperature. In pure form it is odorless and clear or white in color. As little as 20–30 micrograms can produce an effect.
LSD was first made by Albert Hofmann in Switzerland in 1938 from ergotamine, a chemical from the fungus ergot. The laboratory name for the compound was the acronym for the German "Lyserg-säure-diäthylamid", followed by a sequential number: LSD-25. Hofmann discovered its psychedelic properties in 1943. LSD was introduced as a commercial medication under the trade-name Delysid for various psychiatric uses in 1947. In the 1950s, officials at the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) thought the drug might be useful for mind control and chemical warfare and tested the drug on young servicemen and students, and others without their knowledge. The subsequent recreational use by youth culture in the Western world as part of 1960s counterculture resulted in its prohibition.
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Heavenly Sword is a dramatic tale of revenge that sees Nariko (Anna Torv), a fiery red-haired heroine, embark on a quest for vengeance against the invading King Bohan (Alfred Molina) and his army. Once considered the failure of a legendary prophecy, Nariko must wield a sword that was ultimately meant for another.
"Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" es una obra maestra animada japonesa dirigida por Hayao Miyazaki y basada en su propio manga del mismo nombre. Estrenada en 1984, la película se desarrolla en un mundo postapocalíptico donde la humanidad lucha por sobrevivir en un entorno contaminado y dominado por enormes insectos tóxicos.
La historia sigue a Nausicaä, una princesa del Valle del Viento, mientras se embarca en una búsqueda para comprender la ecología del mundo y buscar la manera de coexistir pacíficamente con las criaturas gigantes que lo habitan. Nausicaä es una protagonista valiente y compasiva que encarna la conexión entre la humanidad y la naturaleza.
La película destaca por su narrativa compleja, personajes profundos y un mensaje ecológico poderoso. La animación es impresionante, con detalladas escenas de vuelo en el Mehve, una aeronave única diseñada por Nausicaä. La música de Joe Hisaishi complementa magistralmente la atmósfera, creando una experiencia cinematográfica inolvidable.
"Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind" es aclamada tanto por su belleza visual como por sus temas provocativos, consolidándose como una obra maestra del cine de animación y estableciendo a Studio Ghibli como un referente en la industria. Su impacto perdura a lo largo del tiempo, continuando su influencia en generaciones de espectadores y cineastas.