Avatar is the movie James Cameron has been dreaming about for over 20 years. It took that long for the technology to catch up with his vision. Worth it? Yeah, worth it. I usually only see movies in the theater if something is guaranteed to blow … [Read more...] about Avatar: A Dreamer’s Review
Dreams & Media
Waking Life: A Lucid Dreamer’s Review
Waking Life is an animated feature film released in 2002, directed by Richard Linklater, the guy who brought us Dazed and Confused and Slacker. This movie is a must-see for anyone interested in dreams, consciousness and how our visionary states play … [Read more...] about Waking Life: A Lucid Dreamer’s Review
The Dream Work Method of Acting
The New York Times just ran a piece about the gaining popularity of "Dream Work" as a way for actors to move deeper into their characters. Apparently Harvey Keitel is all about it, as well as Kate Walsh from Grey's Anatomy. How does it work? Like … [Read more...] about The Dream Work Method of Acting
Book Review: Lucid Dreaming by Robert Waggoner
My recent poll showed that you want more book reviews about dreams and consciousness - lovely! With so much information in the world, it is helpful to have a guide. With that in mind, I highly recommend Robert Waggoner's new book: Lucid Dreaming: … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lucid Dreaming by Robert Waggoner
Dreamscape – A Lucid Dreamer’s Review
I finally watched the 1984 classic Dreamscape last night with some friends. (I don't mean to imply that I usually watch this movie alone... I mean we finally rented it). Directed by Joseph Ruben, and starring a young Dennis Quaid and … [Read more...] about Dreamscape – A Lucid Dreamer’s Review
Dream Theater in Berkeley: Silk Passages
For those of you living in the San Francisco Bay Area, a dream theater performance is taking place in Berkeley on November 1st. The event is part of the opening night festivities for the art show Balancing Perspectives: East Asian Influences in … [Read more...] about Dream Theater in Berkeley: Silk Passages