The Madness Of Sherlock Holmes

I'm a fan of Philip Gardiner since he will venture where most men fear to tread.  He explores and brings to life people, places, groups, and happenings that many of us wonder about but can't find enough information on or may have never thought about before.  This documentary is no different.  I've read a lot of Sherlock Holmes books and knew that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had an "odd" personality and life.  Mr. Gardiner introduced loads of information I wasn't even aware of.  In this film we follow Doyle from his time at a Catholic Jesuit school and into his interest into the occult and membership into secret societies. As with all Gardiner films, the amount of investigation he does is phenomenal and he shares it all with us, from well-known facts to curious speculation. 

Throughout The Madness of Sherlock Holmes we see many photos of the author and his life, which I found quite interest in and of themselves.  Yes, Doyle was eccentric, there's no doubt about it.  When you read a Sherlock Holmes book it's like taking a walk through the author's mind, and it does seem that Holmes and Watson are really both sides of the author himself.  Like most geniuses they're also plagued by madness, and Doyle is no exception.  This film was truly fascinating!   

Angels, Demons and Freemasons: The True Conspiracy

There's a Freemason Hall just a mile from where my BF lives and every time we pass by we wonder what sort of meetings and rituals may be going on.  I'd like to believe it's something really interesting or even a bit creepy, though it could be just a bunch of old guys sitting at a table playing poker.  I watched this film to get an inside view of what a Freemason Hall looks like and to learn some facts as to what it was all about.  They also take a look at other Secret Societies such as the Illuminati, as well as the New World Order.  What's not to love about Secret Society theories and information?  Unlike some other films that really bend the mind, this one was interesting and easy to grasp, there were even some humorous parts.  Anyone who's interested in learning more about these groups should definitely watch this film.  You won't be disappointed. 

God Kings: The Descendants Of Jesus

I enjoy genealogy and have traced my family roots back to the 1700's and am still working on going back even further. God Kings: The Descendants Of Jesus was really interesting, whether you're a fan of genealogy, history, or Jesus. Hugh Montgomery, a retired professor, talks about his work with tracing the lineage of Jesus back through the Norman Conquest. Like myself, Professor Montgomery enjoys genealogy and became interested in tracing Jesus's descendants when he was exploring his own family tree. In this film the theory is that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene and their descendants live to this day. The whole lineage is explained clearly and, true or not, is interesting nonetheless. In fact, Professor Montgomery believes that his family is also a distant relative of Jesus! Good film with a lot of information to think about.

The Conspiracy To Rule The World: From 911 To The Illuminati

I really love conspiracy theory films and I watch quite a few of them.  Usually I'll watch a film while doing my work or cleaning house.  I have to admit though that The Conspiracy To Rule The World as so intriguing I stopped what I was doing and stayed glued to the TV screen the whole time.  Although I've heard a lot of information on what may or may not have "really" happened during 9/11, this film delves deeply into the proof behind it.  With interviews and photos, we are shown why many people believe our own US government staged this horrible event including kidnappings and uranium poisoning to keep eyewitnesses and insiders quiet. 

Why would we kill our own people?  Simple, it's a way to instill fear and obedience into the general public.  To take away our rights and freedom.  Anyone who's been through airport security since 9/11 knows the ridiculous screenings we go through.  (I don't even want to think about the full body scanners they'll soon be using.)  Is this really necessary?  Or simply a way to force us into more and more submission over time until they have complete control?  Think about it, the Holocaust didn't happen over night.  Instead, peoples' rights were slowly taken away until...well, we know the end result.  Okay, maybe that's a stark comparison, but after watching this film it reminds me to think for myself, keep an open mind, and don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see. 

2012 An Awakening

Now that 2012 is fast-approaching, everyone is talking about and worrying about the Earth and our very lives.  Are humans doomed to die out just like the dinosaurs?  Can we save ourselves and the planet?  Several experts and best selling authors are interviewed for this film and they offer their own perspective on global warming, solar flares, the politics of environmental issues, science, and more.  So, are we going to die out or not?I seriously doubt it since we can look back on various periods of history and see that philosphers have always talked about the end of times.  But, one thing is for certain, we're in for some changes and probably big changes at that.  In fact, we can see that the world and our lives have been shifting more and more as the years pass, and it may all reach a pinnacle on 12/12/12.  Whether you believe everything these philosphers have to say or not, this film certainly makes you think and we need more films like this. 

Quantum Mind Of God

In this DVD we explore the Quantum Mind of God.  Talk about a film that makes you stretch your mind!  I was blown away again and again as the narrator discussed such topics as crystal energy, dark matter, and how our brain is like a mini-universe and so we are connected to the universe as a whole.  Wow!  I also love the background music which reminds me a lot of the CD Faerie Night Songs, classical tunes, and also chanting monks. I'll admit, not everyone will get this film if they're closed minded, but for those who live in possibility land filled with "What if?" then you'll find this to be an excellent video.  You can't help but walk away from Quantum Mind of God and not ponder your very existence and what lies beyond our own small world. 

Diary Of A Vampire

The way this DVD opened I expected it to be really cheesy, but I was pleasantly surprised.  This film is filled with lots of great scenes and photos, mostly focusing on Bram Stoker and the novel he spent 8 years gathering information for: Dracula.  Although Mr. Stoker wasn't the one who invented the idea of vampires, he's definitely the author who is synonymous with the name Dracula.  Because of his book, written over 100 years ago, people today are as hooked on vampires as they were a century ago.  Whether you find them intruiging or frightening--or a little of both--without Bram Stoker vampire lore may have faded into oblivion.  Diary of a Vampire also gets into occult secrets hidden in the works of authors such as Alexandre Dumas, Edgar Allan Poe, and Jules Verne.  This film is a must-see for anyone interested in vampires and their history, as well as Bram Stoker and how the novel Dracula came to be born.