The Beacon in the Sky

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Edward Scissorshands : social-acceptance and a tension

Personally, I see it is a well-made movie which describes regarding social acceptance and a tension with the process. Edward, the main character’s emotional expression is worth focusing on since the vehicle which carries his emotions is not fully developed, but at the same time he still has emotions like any other community member.

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Additionally, it is very interesting how one’s talent (here, the scissors) can be manipulated in domesticated ways without considering its original purpose. For this reason, his hands gave him a sort of social acceptance, but the hands gave him troubles and issues, as well.

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It has been almost 26 years after the release of the movie, Edward Scissorhands (1990). But, it is worth watching the movie again since Halloween passed a few weeks ago. So, maybe now it is a better time to watch the movie mindfully without worrying about what to wear in a grotesque way.

Sincerely,
D.K. Won

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The Science of Self-Defense

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_POoeIds50

This video is one of the most comprehensive outlooks for Mixed Martial Arts. I have great respect for the views of the narrator who talks about the practical application of Wing Chun, and MMA in general. As he said, most of MMA have developed one on one fighting with multiple rules and regulation as sports. You cannot bite, poke eyes or kick the center. But, in a real-life self-defense situation, you would fight with the stronger, faster, and bigger than you, possibly ‘multiple’ opponents having fatal weapons. I also agree that most of the street fighting typically lasts 9 seconds compared to MMA or a boxing match which usually lasts about 9 minutes.

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I love his explanation of Mixed Martial Arts, especially Wing Chun by using a chess analogy. I am sure anyone who practiced any martial arts for quite a while would admire his expertise and his opinion of one form of mastery. Malcolm Gladwell said, to achieve mastery in a field, it takes roughly ten thousand hours of practice.

Love and respect,

Sincerely,
D.K. Won