【 失落的符號 ── 成敗皆因丹布朗 】
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九月忙到「甩肺」,全天候追趕Schedule,就連睇電視也變得奢侈。為了不想脫節,只好捱眼瞓深宵追劇,照道理應該看Netflix人氣劇《魷魚遊戲》(Squid Game),但最後還是選擇剛於9月14日推出的美劇《失落的符號》(The Lost Symbol),完全因為「丹爺」!
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當然不是劉丹,是鼎鼎大名的暢銷作家丹布朗(Dan Brown)。2003年《達文西密碼》(The Da Vinci Code)出版後,全球至今賣出超過8,000萬冊,並推出44種翻譯本,之後更改編成同名電影,由奧斯卡影帝湯漢斯(Tom Hanks)主演,還記得2006年上映時,仍在大學唸書,擔心「湊熱鬧」買飛入場睇唔明,勁有誠意買下台灣中譯本,一邊上堂一邊在枱底下靜靜偷看,結果就算沒有到過巴黎的羅浮宮看過蒙羅麗莎真跡,仍能一看到底。
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事實上,因為《達》與前作《天使與魔鬼》(Angels and Demons/2000)太受歡迎,令共濟會(Freemasonry)一下子成為全球熱門搜尋的關鍵字,而Dan Brown亦從此成為流行文化領域中一道「吸Like」的生招牌,只要有新書,都會令人有想追看的意欲,可惜往後幾本著作:《失落的符號》(2009)、《地獄》(Inferno/2013)和《起源》(Origin/2017)推出後無法超越前作,令外界懷疑「丹爺」是否已江郎才盡。
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畢竟小說與影像的呈現方式各異,好書不代表能夠拍成優質的影像作品,反之亦然,正因為有《達文西密碼》電影版的成功,心想《失落的符號》的劇集也可以一試,值得留意的是,此劇由TVB跟Imagine Entertainment 合營協製。全劇10集,已看過兩集,得出以下總結:成也Dan Brown,敗也Dan Brown。因為他既是原著作者,也是劇集監製之一。《失》原著小說發生在《天》及《達》之後,但劇集版時間則設定為前傳,劇情和人物亦有少許改動。講述哈佛大學教授兼符號學專家Robert Langdon(Ashley Zukerman飾)收到恩師Peter Solomon(Eddie Izzard飾)助手電話後,趕赴華盛頓國會山莊演講。到埗不久,現場竟然出現一隻指著天花壁畫的斷掌。Langdon靠無名指上的光明會戒指,辨認出實為Peter斷掌,從而得知恩師遭綁架,此後神秘人再來電,要求他查出一個關於共濟會並涉及全球安危的秘密,否則Peter性命不保,Langdon才發現已陷入一連串的致命謎團中。
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個人認為,若將「丹爺」作品改編成影視作品,拍成劇集遠比電影理想,後者需要在兩個小時至三個小時內講完整個故事,觀眾或會覺得劇情交代得太倉促,卻未能充分將Langdon的内心完全刻畫出來 ── Langdon這個木獨的角色不易演,Tom Hanks將情緒拿捏準確而不令人不討厭,已是超額完成。
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首集劇情推進方面尚算不錯,沒有拖泥帶水直入重點,Langdon要避開CIA追捕的過程中帶著金字塔裝置,並需要尋找消失的金字塔頂部(尖頂石),從而打開通往宇宙力量的神秘之門。觀眾很快便知道綁架的策劃者是誰,亦知道案件跟Peter的兒子Zachary(Keenan Jolliff飾)在土耳其獄中身亡有關,背後涉及共濟會中的極神秘組織,需要透過Langdon解密找到答案,成功借助重重疑點營造出追看氣氛,就算如我那樣,對共濟會的背景及另類暗黑歷史毫不理解,也依然想看故事的發展。
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可惜來到第二集,劇情沒有明顯進展,鋪排上亦有不少反駁位,Langdon在沒有遇上任何困難而成功找到綫索,然後繼續過下一關,最誇張一幕,是他與Solomon女兒Katherine(Valorie Curry飾),竟然「一個唔該」就能夠將中槍傷的國會山莊執勤的警員Alfonso Nuñez(Rick Gonzalez飾)送出醫院,並讓他找到本屬證物、Peter斷掌上的戒指,會不會太過簡單?,
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另一個問題是「丹爺」重複自己。《失》劇開首,跟電影《天使與魔鬼》幾乎一樣,都是Langdon在大學授課,只是由Tom Hanks變成Ashley Zukerman而已,換句話講,《失》劇複製《達》的解密過程是意料之中,很難不將兩者比較,原以為Ashley擔正會有亮眼的表現,可惜他沒有像Tom Hanks般讓Langdon討人歡喜,相反變成讀稿機器,頗為失望。反而個人比較喜歡警員Nuñez,皆因他跟Henry Golding有幾分相似,協助解謎過程中帶來不少喜感,成功突圍,而由Sumalee Montano飾演中情局探員井上佐藤(圖三左),據劇情設定,明顯是另一個關鍵人物,她的角色設定亦正正邪,對Langdon有事隱瞞,相比主角和大奸角Mal'akh(Beau Knapp飾)更為吸引,成為追看劇情發展的主要動力。整體而言,跟電影系列相比,《失》劇確實非同一級數,但作為電視節目導賞員,也要多看一兩集才能夠驗證,剛才提到的第二集問題,是偶爾失手,抑或是為了之後的劇情發展而刻意為之,誘使觀眾入局。
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The Prayer Connection
It is easier to do nothing and passively let life throw you some moves before you react or respond to them.
Fewer people understand that through faith you can override what is happening in the natural through God’s power.
Through faith, you can reach out to receive what is eternal and invisible, and allow it to change your visible situation.
“He dreamed. Behold, a stairway set upon the earth, and its top reached to heaven. Behold, the angels of God ascending and descending on it. Behold, Yahweh stood above it, and said, “I am Yahweh, the God of Abraham your father, and the God of Isaac. The land whereon you lie, to you will I give it, and to your offspring.” (Genesis 28:12-13 WEB)
In Jacob’s dream, he saw angels ascending and descending on a stairway. The stairway connects Heaven and earth so that what is in Heaven can be brought to men here on earth.
When you pray, the angels assigned to you may bring your prayers in the form of golden bowls of fragrant incense up to Heaven, and there they receive God’s command on how to help you here on earth.
“Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and said about him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom is no deceit!” Nathanael said to him, “How do you know me?” Jesus answered him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered him, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are King of Israel!” Jesus answered him, “Because I told you, ‘I saw you underneath the fig tree,’ do you believe? You will see greater things than these!” He said to him, “Most certainly, I tell you, hereafter you will see heaven opened, and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.”” (John 1:47-51 WEB)
Jesus received a vision of Nathaniel, and this caused Nathaniel to be so amazed. Afterwards, Jesus made reference to Jacob’s dream, suggesting that He Himself is the stairway that connects Heaven and earth.
Truly, Nathaniel went on to see Jesus doing many miracles—healing the sick, casting out demons, and much more. Jesus’ prayers were speedily brought up to the Father in Heaven, while visions and power were brought down to earth as answers to His prayers.
Thanks to Jesus’ finished work at the cross, we have been reconciled to God. The prayer line has been restored. Even we have become stairways that connect Heaven and earth. Angels ascend and descend on us when we pray.
Prayer is intentional and very powerful. Even if you cannot see what is going on, there are many angels gathered and at work, especially when believers pray.
“Then he said to me, Don’t be afraid, Daniel; for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard: and I have come for your words’ sake. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; but, behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me: and I remained there with the kings of Persia.” (Daniel 10:12-13 WEB)
When Daniel first prayed for understanding from God, his prayers were already heard by Him. God sent the archangel Gabriel to deliver the prophetic word to Daniel, but the spiritual warfare was thick because the devil knew how important the message must have been.
The demon prince called the “prince of the kingdom of Persia” tried to prevent Gabriel from reaching Daniel, but he could not prevail when archangel Michael joined the fight.
Can you imagine that the demon had the ability to delay Gabriel for twenty-one days? Imagine if Daniel had stopped praying on the twentieth day.
Keep on praying until you receive the answers, and until the angel assigned to you comes back with the grace that you need.
There are things unseen that we may not understand fully, but trust in the power of prayer!
God has equipped you with mighty spiritual weapons in Christ so that you can emerge victorious in spiritual warfare. In “Silencing the Serpent”, you will discover what these weapons are and how to use them. Long-time Satanic bondages, yokes, and strongholds will be destroyed. I look forward to your reviews and feedback about this ebook: https://bit.ly/silence-the-serpent-now
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Resurrection from the Dead
“Now if Christ is preached, that he has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the dead, neither has Christ been raised. If Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain, and your faith also is in vain. Yes, we are also found false witnesses of God, because we testified about God that he raised up Christ, whom he didn’t raise up, if it is so that the dead are not raised. For if the dead aren’t raised, neither has Christ been raised. If Christ has not been raised, your faith is vain; you are still in your sins. Then they also who are fallen asleep in Christ have perished. If we have only hoped in Christ in this life, we are of all men most pitiable. But now Christ has been raised from the dead. He became the first fruits of those who are asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:12-20 WEB)
There seems to be more focus on Jesus’ death than on His resurrection.
However, His resurrection is extremely important too.
Jesus’ resurrection proves that He is the sinless Son of God who is the Christ.
If He was not truly sinless, Jesus would not be able to conquer death and be raised from the dead.
It is precisely because Jesus was raised from the dead, and His tomb remains empty today, that we know our sins are forgiven.
I had the privilege of stepping into His empty tomb in Jerusalem back in December of 2014. I went to Israel with Amilee and it was an amazing experience to see the holy land in person. The Bible truly came alive for me.
In the future, there will be a few phases of the resurrection from the dead.
Firstly, the dead in Christ will be raised at the time of the Rapture to receive their glorified bodies.
Next will be the “first resurrection” that happens at the end of the Great Tribulation, whereby those saints who died during the Tribulation will be raised to eternal life.
Lastly, the final resurrection happens before the “Great White Throne Judgment”, whereby the dead unbelievers throughout all time, those saints who died during the Millennium, and the Nephilim giants, will be resurrected to stand before Jesus’ throne to be judged. Fallen angels (demons) will also be there to be judged but they will not need to be resurrected because they are spirits.
“Jesus answered, “Most certainly I tell you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he can’t enter into God’s Kingdom. That which is born of the flesh is flesh. That which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Don’t marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born anew.’” (John 3:5-7 WEB)
If you are born twice in this life—once in the flesh, and once through the Spirit, you will only die once (sharing in Christ’s death at the cross).
“I saw a great white throne, and him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. There was found no place for them. I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. The sea gave up the dead who were in it. Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them. They were judged, each one according to his works. Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. If anyone was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire.” (Revelation 20:11-15 WEB)
If you are only born once, you will die twice (once upon bodily death, and once during the Great White Throne Judgment, after being raised from the dead).
Christ has been raised from the dead. Your faith is neither futile, nor in vain!
Where does a believer go upon death now, what is the geographical layout of Heaven, and what will happen in the future as written in the Bible (Millennium, New Jerusalem)? Find out in “A Tour of Heaven and Eternity”: https://bit.ly/heavenandeternity
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Aisho Nakajima “Love me for me”
“Love me for me” on Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/73TJEwnZTYd2p0qRbn2Pi3
“Love me for me” on Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/us/artist/aisho-nakajima/1503461433
Aisho’s Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/aishonakajima/?hl=en
Aisho’s Twitter : https://twitter.com/aishooo74?lang=en
Written by Aisho Nakajima
Recorded/ Mixed by Aisho Nakajima
Produced by ELI
Mastering by Wax Alchemy
Lyrics -
Ohh to be young, dead inside Tokyo city
Holding my tears while I walk down the streets
Ohh Im jealous, you got what I need
Thinking, When will I love me for me
Come and f**k the sadness out of me
Broken hearted bloody bitch like me
Can’t even feel my heartbeat
Dancing in acid rain, do you still feel my pain?
Haunted, my past that I wish could erase
Ohh to be young, dead inside Tokyo city
Holding my tears while I walk down the streets
Ohh Im jealous, you got what I need
Thinking, When will I love me for me
Pretty little birds crying
All my angels dying
I used to let everyone walk over me
Everybody pulling out their phones
Who you gonna do it all for?
The love you give others, not choosing yourself
I hear intuition screaming out my name
Maybe I’m over thinking, devils I’m my head
Demons in mind overtaking
Or am I hallucinating?
All on my neck till it breaks
Something shifted in my brain
Ohh to be young, dead inside tokyo city
Holding my tears while I walk down the streets
Ohh Im jealous, you got what I need
Thinking, When will I love me for me
Had to lose myself to find myself
I Begged for help
“Burn in hell”
Word for word
Hated myself
Gasping for air
Acceptance
That’s all I wanted
Depression
Somebody stop it
A broken star
Wrecking ball
I know it’s hard
Now Time to go up
x2
Ohh to be young, dead inside Tokyo city
Holding my tears while I walk down the streets
Ohh Im jealous, you got what I need
Dreaming, When will I love me for me
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Darksiders Genesis
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DARKSIDERS: GENESIS is an action/adventure game that tears its way through hordes of demons, angels, and everything in-between on its way to Hell and back with guns blazing and swords swinging. Genesis gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game, as well as introduces the horseman STRIFE.
From the dawn of creation, THE COUNCIL has maintained the Balance across existence. Carrying out their orders are THE HORSEMEN, Nephilim (powerful beings spawned from the unnatural union of angels and demons) who have pledged themselves to the Council and been granted immense power. However, this power came at a tragic cost: the Horsemen were ordered to use their newfound strength to wipe out the rest of their kind. What followed was a bloody battle on Eden where the Horsemen, obeying the will of the Council, annihilated the Nephilim.
Still reeling from the events on Eden, WAR and STRIFE have been given a new assignment -- LUCIFER, the enigmatic and deceptive demon king, has been plotting to upset the Balance by granting power to master demons throughout Hell. War and Strife must hunt down these masters, gather information, and ultimately fight their way through a tangled, demonic conspiracy that threatens to forever upset the Balance and unravel all of creation.
#DarksidersGenesis
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Darksiders Genesis
พากย์ไทย แปลไทย เนื้อเรื่อง
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS is an action/adventure game that tears its way through hordes of demons, angels, and everything in-between on its way to Hell and back with guns blazing and swords swinging. Genesis gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game, as well as introduces the horseman STRIFE.
From the dawn of creation, THE COUNCIL has maintained the Balance across existence. Carrying out their orders are THE HORSEMEN, Nephilim (powerful beings spawned from the unnatural union of angels and demons) who have pledged themselves to the Council and been granted immense power. However, this power came at a tragic cost: the Horsemen were ordered to use their newfound strength to wipe out the rest of their kind. What followed was a bloody battle on Eden where the Horsemen, obeying the will of the Council, annihilated the Nephilim.
Still reeling from the events on Eden, WAR and STRIFE have been given a new assignment -- LUCIFER, the enigmatic and deceptive demon king, has been plotting to upset the Balance by granting power to master demons throughout Hell. War and Strife must hunt down these masters, gather information, and ultimately fight their way through a tangled, demonic conspiracy that threatens to forever upset the Balance and unravel all of creation.
#DarksidersGenesis
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