Creating 'Beauty of Decay' Takes More Than Knowledge of Entertainment Industry

"Having a real understanding of history, literature, science and psychology is very important to being able to make movies." 

George Lucas


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Irish Pilots High Risk for UFO

 

Ireland is a “hotspot” for alien activity and many Irish pilots have risked death to avoid colliding into extraterrestrial spacecraft, according to UFO experts.

Carl Nally, founder of UFO and Paranormal Research Ireland, says that he’s met several pilots who have had close encounters with UFO.

“Most of them say that, as they were coming in to land, they were diverted around this cloud, which had a solid object inside it,” he told the Sun.

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Exciting Ideas and Art of 'Beauty of Decay'

"Making movies can be a creative exciting project for director and rest of staff. "To me thoughts and art are fun. The strength of our society should not be idle entertainment but joy of pursing ideas"

Philip Kaufman


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Zombies in a ‘Dead Island’ Vacation

Zombie stories never have happy endings. So when the heroes of 2011’s “Dead Island” made it out alive, you knew there had to be a catch.

The catch is that any video game that isn’t a complete flop gets a follow-up these days. And as “Dead Island Riptide” (Deep Silver, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $49.99; PC, $39.99) begins, the zombie virus has infected the ship that rescued the survivors — and they soon wash up on another undead-infested tropical paradise, called Palanai.

So it’s time for the old gang — Rapper Sam B, hotel clerk Xian, ex-cop Purna and jock Logan, along with a newbie, a Navy cook named John — to sharpen their machetes and get back to work. You can play as any one of the quintet, and you can team up with friends online to try to even the odds against the ravenous hordes.

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Enjoying the Beauty of 'Decay'

Liking what you do is important in all types of work. Passion for the craft fuels excellence. "Every time I go to a movie it is magic no matter what the movie is about."

Steven Spielberg


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A Personal Paranormal Experience

 

FOLLOWING the huge success of its first season, My Ghost Story Asia (MGSA) is back with Season 2. The series features first-hand accounts of supernatural experiences.

From inauspicious accidents in haunted spaces to disturbing confrontations, eight scary episodes are told through re-enactments, interviews, archival photography and even evidence captured on video.

Currently showing in Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea, it airs here every Thursday on Bio (Astro channel 731) at 9.30pm. Actress Tiffany Leong shares her paranormal experience in the series.

It was reported that there were a few incidents of spiritual encounters at the location site of season two. Did these have an effect on you?

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Respect and Camaraderie Rule 'Beauty of Decay' Production

"I try to create an atmosphere that is comfortable enough to remove tension and everyone feels free. If they feel free behavior happens, small moments happens and that's what ultimately works best for me." 

Barry Levinson

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