JOHNNY'S BLOG - 2

  BLIND  BEAST  -    A  JAPANESE  FILM  WITH  CULTURAL  TABOOS                           A blind sculptor kidnaps an artist’s model and imprisons her in his warehouse studio – a shadow-land of perverse monuments to the female form. Here, a deranged passion play of sensual and sexual obsession is acted out in a world where sight is replaced by touch. With the help of his own mother ( Noriko Sengoku ), sightless sculptor Michio ( Eiji Funakoshi ) abducts gorgeous model Aki ( Mako Midori ) and brings her back to his lair -- a warehouse populated by demented art objects that mimic female bodies. There, he forces the young beauty to endure a series of sadomasochistic mind games. But, as the weeks wear on, Aki becomes deeply immersed in the erotic torment she's put through, and she and Michio descend into animalistic dept...

  SHIRIN AND FARHAD:  A LEGENDARY ROMANTIC TRAGIC LOVE STORY                            Princess Shirin (an Armenian princess and Queen of Barda) was widely celebrated for her beauty, intellect, and independent spirit. She found herself at the center of a profound love triangle. While she was romantically pursued by the Persian King Khosrow Parviz , her life became forever intertwined with a humble, gifted sculptor and engineer named Farhad. The epic story in a nutshell: Shirin and Farhad is a tragic Persian love story. It follows a stonecutter named Farhad who falls in love with the Armenian princess Shirin . To win her hand, the Persian King Khosrow tasks Farhad with carving a massive canal through a mountain. Tricked by false news of Shirin's death, Farhad kills himself, prompting Shirin to take her own life. The narrative was immortalized i...

  OASIS :  A  BLESSING  IN  THE  DESERT An oasis represents a profound blessing of life, relief, and renewal emerging amid the harshest, most barren conditions of a desert. Whether viewed through a literal geographical lens or as a powerful spiritual metaphor, it signifies unexpected hope and sustenance when resources seem completely exhausted. An oasis represents a vital sanctuary in a barren environment, offering life-sustaining water, shade, and relief to weary travelers. Beyond its physical existence, the oasis is a powerful symbol of spiritual renewal, divine mercy, and unexpected blessings amidst life's hardships. An oasis is a fertile area in a desert or arid region, sustained by a freshwater source like an underground spring or aquifer . Metaphorically, the term refers to any peaceful, pleasant place or respite amid a chaotic, stressful, or otherwise unpleasant environment. An oasis is a literal or figurative paradise in a barren enviro...