Hour before Morning Movie Update

I got to hear a substantial portion of the score for HBM today. It's sounding really good, and I'm fortunate to have a composer in Grayson who is not only good with musical composition but has put a lot of thought into the movie, its themes, moods, etc.

I feel re-galvanized, like we're making real progress.

Gungrave and Wagner's Ring

It is time for a Gungrave post in honor of my latest rewatch. This time, another literary analogy, Gungrave’s intriguing echoes of Wagner’s Ring.

In particular, Brandon shares some notable themes with Brünnhilde. Both are highly skilled, powerful, moral people in the unenviable profession of bringing death to designated individuals. Despite their personal power, both are absolute servants to the will of the “Father.” Both come from a family/culture in which betrayal is the highest crime. Both are required to take lives they would rather save. Both run into conflict between their duty and their heart. Both fall from the grace of the family by following their hearts.( Read more... )