Before the destruction of the Taliban and the American attacks, Afghanistan was truly one of the most intriguing places in the Far East and Middle East. It was the end point of the vast miltary expansion of Alexander the Great, as well as a destination for hippies traveling around the world during the 1960's and early 1970's.

 
This is one of the many articles that discusses the philosophical implications of The Matrix. Not only has this movie been a milestone in special effects and science fiction narrative, but it opens up numerous theoretical analysis unlike any other science fiction film before.

 
The inherent problem with the United States' War on Terror and the War on Iraq is that it disregards any sensibility of international law. Here is an example where the U.S. arrogance will actually cause more acts of terrorism than Islamic fundamentalism by itself. What is needed is an enforceable system of international law that preserves a sense of justice and civil liberties as part of human rights.

 
In this time of rising discontent, there is a need for new and inventive ways to protest against the current status quo. New technology can be applied in the act of spreading messages of civil disobediance, while the Internet can supply disinformaiton to those who increase surveillance against peaceful citizens. These are not only acts of protest, but acts of performance art in thier own unique way.

 
A recent discovery was a line of videos that are movie adaptations of famous plays. This was the American Film Theatre, which lasted briefly between about 1973 to 1975. It starred the top actors of that time performing in plays by O'Neil, Genet, and Ionesco. In tandem with this is a larger line of filmed plays called the Broadway Theatre Archive. Both are available to order, and would supply any theatre or movie enthusiast with an added delight.