Alan Watts Movies
- 2005
- PG13
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Directed by Mike Newell, the fourth installment to the Harry Potter series finds Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) wondering why his legendary scar -- the famous result of a death curse gone wrong -- is aching in pain, and perhaps even causing mysterious visions. Before he can think too much about it, however, Harry boards the train to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he will attend his fourth year of magical education. Shortly after his reunion with his best friends, Ron (Rupert Grint) and Hermione (Emma Watson), Harry is introduced to yet another Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher: the grizzled Mad-Eye Moody (Brendan Gleeson), a former dark wizard catcher who agreed to take on the infamous "DADA" professorship as a personal favor to Headmaster Dumbledore (Michael Gambon). Of course, Harry's wishes for an uneventful school year are almost immediately shattered when he is unexpectedly chosen, along with fellow student Cedric Diggory (Robert Pattinson), as Hogwarts' representative in the Tri-Wizard Tournament, which awards whoever completes three magical tasks the most skillfully with a thousand-galleon purse and the admiration of the international wizard community. As difficult as it is to deal with his schoolwork, friendships, and the tournament at the same time (not to mention his feelings toward the ever unfathomable Professor Snape (Alan Rickman), Harry doesn't realize that the most feared wizard in the world, Lord Voldemort, is anticipating the tournament, as well. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi
- Starring:
- Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, (more)
- 1999
Prior to his death in 1973, Alan Watts served as one of the unintentional spokesmen for the counterculture movement. He also authored over 20 books on the philosophy and psychology of religion, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Zen. During a 16-episode series broadcast on national television, he discusses basic Eastern ways of thinking. Watts worked hard to teach people about the different connections that bind all things together. Additional time on this tape is devoted to comparing and contrasting the teachings of Christianity and Buddhism. ~ Elizabeth Smith, Rovi
- 1999
In this series, well-known Buddhist and prominent author Alan Watts discusses the differences between western and eastern thought and suggests that the adoption of some Buddhist principles can lead western viewers to greater happiness. In this episode, Watts examines Mahayan Buddhism and offers some commentary on the concept of yin and yang. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
- 1999
Many people in the 1960's and 70's received their first exposure to Zen, Eastern spiritual outlooks, and the concept of mysticism from the British-born philosopher and writer, Alan Watts. This is Part Two of a four-part collection of filmed lectures presented by Watts, containing some of his thoughts on the similarities, differences, and connections between Eastern and Western approaches and beliefs. Subjects discussed in the series include "the nature of pain," basic concepts of Zen, and various other topics.
~ Alice Duncan, Rovi
- 1999
In this series well-known Buddhist and prominent author Alan Watts discusses the differences between western and eastern thought and suggests that the adoption of some Buddhist principles can lead western viewers to greater happiness. In this episode, Watts explores the interconnectedness of all matter and offers some commentary on the concept of time. ~ Rob Ferrier, Rovi
- 1994
Alan Watts did much to popularize Zen philosophy and meditation techniques. In the process, Watts himself became an American icon. This documentary presents excerpts from a number of the talks that the Zen student and practitioner gave on the subject. In his inimitable conversational style, Watts addresses the core beliefs of the Zen Buddhist tradition in a way that makes them accessible to his American audience. Question-and-answer sessions capture the intelligence, erudition, and wit of this Western proponent of an ancient Eastern philosophy. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
- 1971
This documentary was made by film maker Elda Hartley with her friend Alan Watts, to explain to the Western mind the basic tenets of Zen Buddhism, and to teach meditation techniques. Widely considered the foremost proponent in the West of this form of Buddhism, Watts presents the concepts of emptying the mind and mindfulness in a clear, straightforward manner. He gives step by step instructions on the art of meditation. Particular attention is paid to body posture, breath control, and concentration. This film is vintage Alan Watts. A bonus film is included: "Meditation, The Inward Journey". ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
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