Michael Andrew's Blog, page 49
June 8, 2018
Hereditary
Heard so many rave reviews about "Hereditary" and being that I had a few friends work on and appear in the film, I was actually looking forward to it, as I love a good scary movie. My recommendation on this film as an absolute NO. Yes, there were some technical aspects about it that were amazing, the acting, cinematography, suspense, tension, sound design - top notch. SPOILERS Truth be told, based on the previews, this is not what you think it is about.
This is a movie about the cult and worshipping of demons, and as the film revealed its true nature at the very end, I couldn't but help to think: this feels like The Witch, and when you watch a preview and get an impression that it'll be one thing and you watch it and it turns out to be a propaganda video for satanic cults, yeah thats where I draw the line. I regret seeing it now, and that my money is going towards a filmmaker and producer (Lars Knudsen - also producer of "The Witch"...surprise!) who in my mind are basically devil worshippers. If feels like there is a real push to make the cult mainstream and acceptable, which defies everything good I want in my life. Same thing with Neon Demon, same thing with Rosemary's Baby. Anything involving human sacrifice, especially when it comes to children is in excusable and should be condemned.
The only silver lining on this one is that I can tell you what it is about and encourage you away from it. Had I known what it was about I wouldn't have gone in the first place.
Don't ever see it.
June 7, 2018
Tonight’s sunset Maui - 6-7-18- #maui #sunset...
Tonight's sunset Maui - 6-7-18- #maui #sunset #sun #nokaoi #luckywelivehawaii
June 6, 2018
Sometimes all we need is a little change in...
Sometimes all we need is a little change in perspective to see the world with new eyes. My mind feels so open after serving in disasters. I'm hopeful to hang on to that mindset permanently. Grateful for the opportunity to be working on my most ambitious photography course ever. Go big or go home! #mavenadapter #skycam #gratitude
June 5, 2018
“I really am a happy person, I just sometimes...
"I really am a happy person, I just sometimes forget to tell my face." - Lavell Edwards - I've come to accept that I'm happiest serving others and not having a goatee makes me look about 15 years younger. #smile #happy #lovinglife #service
June 3, 2018
Thank you to the Salvation Army team and all of...
Thank you to the Salvation Army team and all of our partners for making it a life changing opportunity to help feed the evacuees from the volcano. It was an amazing experience I'll treasure! I really love service work. We are told to feed His sheep, and swear to you it'll bring you more happiness than you know when you can & do. I live for these trips. #ohana #bigisland #salvationarmy #prayforpuna #volcano #lava
Upgrade
Things are winding down here for me on the Big Island and I was able to catch Upgrade the other night. Very interesting concept, violent, foul language, felt low budget but also very well done for what it was (sci-fi thirller). It felt like it had elements of Knight Rider, Pinoccio and Machinma all wrapped together. If you like these kinds of movies I would definitely recommend it in theaters.
June 2, 2018
May 31, 2018
The main fissure has recorded heights of up to...
The main fissure has recorded heights of up to 250' high, which then forms a river of hot lava that has been going for nearly a month now. Apparently once glowing, the top can cool pretty quickly, which would allow one to walk on it (do not try this at home) while channeling lava in a tube, essentially going do the path of least resistance. The inner tube can stay warm for months after it's expulsion from the fissure. Photo credit @michaelthemaven
What an incredible sight to see in person. The...
What an incredible sight to see in person. The color was mesmerizing, like hard to believe fluorescent orange. This is zoomed in but I think I got some good ones. #sonya9 paired with the 70-200 GM was a beast as always! Most shows were between 1/6400 and 1/4000. At 20fps it didn't take much to fire off 500 images. Glad we did this . I'll post my fav soon.
