The End of the Present World Posted by Drac , Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 6:30 AM, in Labels: book

Title: The End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the Future Life

Author: Father Charles Arminjon

Publisher: Sophia Institute Press

Genre: Spiritual 

The End of the Present World and the Mysteries of the future life written by Father Charles Arminjon is one of those books we can refer through our life for proper guidance. This book has it all, end of the world, the Antichrist, return of the Christ, purgatory, eternal beatitude and everything you ever wanted to know about. It not only prepares us for the end but also gives out points to inhabit in our life, featuring chapters of perpetuity.

Every page of this book makes sense and helps us to realize what really matters to us. Since helping the poor to dealing the tough times with faith, it set up the behavior which upon following will provide us our ultimate goal. This book in a very clear way portrays how to follow the footsteps of Jesus and be worthy of the eternal life. This book helps us to detach from the temporary materialistic pleasure and connects us with the beautiful and everlasting life with Him.

St. Therese of Lisieux has quoted this book as one of the greatest graces she received in her life. I received this book for review from Sophia Institute Press. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know everything about catholic religion.

Rating: 4/5

The Word of Promise: New Testament Posted by Drac , at 5:24 AM, in Labels: audio, book

Audio Bible: NKJV

Producer: Carl Amari

Publisher: Thomas Nelson 

The Word of Promise is the 21 hours reading of the New King James Version of the New Testament. I never heard an audio bible before, but I have to agree that this came out more than my expectation. Instead of reading out the book, you can listen to the New Testament while travelling or doing any household work. This is much better than the old radio shows and portrays the messages in an effective way.

The actors have done a tremendous job in bringing out every character alive. The way in which every message and lesson is presented is simply remarkable. Stefano Mainetti has done an admirable work in music & background score. The sound effects also add up to your imagination.

In the direction of Jobe Cerny, the cast features Jim Caviezel, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Marisa Tomei, Michael York, Terrance Stamp, Richard Dreyfuss, Stacy Keach, John Heard, Chris McDonald, Ernie Hudson and many other award winning actors.

This audio bible comes in a pack of 20 CDs which are beautifully arranged in a storage case. It also includes a bonus DVD which features behind the scene experiences of actors and musicians. I have received a review copy of this audio bible from Thomas Nelson. I will recommend this bible to every Christian. Also, if someone is new to bible, this audio book makes it a great first read.

Rating: 5/5

My Name Is Khan Posted by Drac , Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12:15 AM, in Labels: movie

Producer: Hiroo Johar & Gauri Khan

Director: Karan Johar

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, etc.

Release Date: 12th Feb 2010 

It might be easy to simplify complex things but it is very difficult to explain simple things, the same case is with My Name Is Khan. It is the most simple, pure & beautiful movie of this era. It is the story of Rizwan Khan (Shah Rukh Khan) who is affected by Asperger syndrome. He is afraid of bright colors, loud noise & strangers and unable to express his feelings. But he understands one thing which his mother taught him, that there are only two kinds of people in the world, Good & Bad, and there is no other difference. This is the story of Rizwan’s journey to bring back his love, which also teaches us that love and peace is the only path to the salvation.

Direction, as they say, is the backbone of every movie. Not even for a second I thought that this film is directed by Karan Johar, you cannot resemble this work of his with any other previous blockbusters given by the same director. Karan Johar had proved himself the Jack of all trades. The direction of the movie embraces you, shows the concern and beautifully teaches you the basic moralities of life.

Coming to the performances, hats off to the God of acting, Shah Rukh Khan. Whatever I say for him will be of no value. Once again he had proved that he is the best. The command he had over his character was unimaginable. He is truly the genius of our times. You can feel your heart beat changing the rates through his journey and as he says to Vinay Pathak,”My name is Khan and I am not a Terrorist.” Although being disappeared from the industry for a while, Kajol hasn’t lost her touch. She is simply superb. The innocence with which she portrayed the character of Mandira is amazing. Soniya Jehan, Zarina Wahab, Jimmy Shergil and other casting are quite decent & sincere at their places.

Shibani Bathija has done a tremendous job. Screenplay of the movies is one of its biggest assets. The way the story unfolds is obviously magnificent. Dialogues of the movie are remarkable; my personal favorite is the one,”wo khushnaseeb hai, wo ro sakta hai”. The art work of Sharmishta Roy is also outstanding. Music & background score of the movie is another brilliant work done by Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy.

All over the movie teaches us the toughest thing in a simplest manner that we are greater than our limits, stronger than our fear and we are more than just a name. My name is Deepak Nare and I am not a terrorist.

Rating: 5/5