Tag Archives: Max von Sydow

seventh seal : sitting out the last dance

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Dave

A dog-tired knight on his return journey from the Crusades travels through a country plagued by the plague where he meets, in a literal sense, death himself. Not death warmed over, but death. Unambiguous death in black and white. The … Continue reading →

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alternative community & utopia postponed

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Dave

The easy explanation for the enduring appeal of Herman Hesse is that he offers hope and romance.There is a pushing back against the seduction of acquisition and competition; the wrestling over scarce resources and the Cain and Abel scenario. Also … Continue reading →

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