"Being There" - reaction to the movie on a personal level-

In this movie, there are tons of parodies from many different kinds of sources.  During we saw the movie in the class, the teacher gave us the instruction about the background of some novels, ethics and philosophy.  Without them, it is difficult to figure out the hidden meaning.  For example, if I had any ideas on the Bible, I might have take the last scene for fantasy or something.  I suppose people are able to have fun watching this kind of humor from the surface; however, they may not understand the real signification.  Actually, it often happens when I see movies or TV.  I know Japanese culture, history and their sense of humor, so I can get the deeper purport far more easily. 

That is the reason I believe having a lot of knowledge is quite important in order to understand the different culture.  I need to know their lifestyle, interests, history, religion, character, literature and so on.  I may get some ideas from movies or books; nevertheless, the importance is whether I attempt to absorb the knowledge in any opportunities or not.  When I wrote an assignments about this story, I looked for some information about Zarathustra.  I know about him just a little bit now but when I hear of him or listen to the music in another situation next time, I am sure the experience will help to understand more.  Anyway, I enjoyed the movie!!

Pizza & Movie Night!!

I had a blast last night!! I went to my speaking / listening teacher's house with all the classmates and had a party (kind of class...)  I went there with Sabrina & Aman.  Actually, Sabrina & I didn't know the route, but Aman found out how we could get there.  Consequently, we just followed him. 
It was amazing time chatting with the classmates outside of the class and shared the time together.  People have so many different backgrounds; therefore, I always found interesting and enjoyable talking to people here.  They just came from other countries, so everything they told us was very fresh!!

After we chatted for a while, we began to watch a movie which is called "The Shawshank Redemption". I had heard the title before; however, I had never seen it.  Also, I've heard it is well-made & the story is touching, so my expectation was really high!!!! That is true that the actors in the movies were great...but it made me feel blue a bit.... Actually, it was too late to finish the movie, so we decided to leave the house before the end.  I would love to watch it again and finish next time!!    

Home Party!!

I'm gonna go to the S/L teacher's house to have a home party tonight!! It's a part of a class, though....
She's going to order pizzas, and the students are able to bring food there.  Therefore, I prepared salad which is my favorite.  My mother would make the salad when I was at home.
It has, of cource, lettuce, onion, red paprika, tuna, boiled egg and short pasta ;)  It tastes really good with ketchup & mayo!!
Besides, we are going to see a movie there!  I can't wait!!

my first blog!

Hi, this is Marisa!
I watch movies, read novels, travel and go to cafes for fun!  I enjoy going to cafes especially because of cinnamon rolls :)
I sometimes like writing...but not assignments... I had tried to keep a diary which was mixed in Japanese & English since I came to Vancouver.  However, I failed after a month...