Comments on: “The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus” and Heath Ledger’s Sacrifice

By: White Afrikan

White Afrikan — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:25:51 +0000

Thanks Vigilant for the website.
just a change on topic here,i presume most the poeple on this page watch series and movies??
i was going through my collection of Dexter series. Season 5 to be exact. on the episode where dexter helps Lumen with the first guy she shot. look carefully where the scene goes to the bar where they are doing an undercover sting…the camera shows the barmen and with the eye logos on there back and then goes to the blonde girl who is seducing quin and she also has the eye tattood on her hand,i was just thinking about the "sex slaves / kittens you mentioned" it just shows that they are corrupting everything…..
they will be stopped but maybe not our generation….we need to make people aware! and Vigilant,you have taken the first step!! Represent brotha!!!! 2pac was killed because he spoke the truth and so many others!!
but one day they will be exposed!!
greetings from your brothers in SOuth afrikA

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 18:25:18 +0000

I don't believe in the supernatural, or a secret monolithic organization that rules the entire world, but I do find this article quite fascinating. You explain the symbolism in the movie quite well, and it's very interesting to see what some of the things I missed meant. I was very tired when I watched this movie, so I didn't even get what was going on with the rich woman, and the river, boats, anubis gondola, and spiritual sacrifice/rebirth.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 23:54:38 +0000

Have just read entire thread and maybe way behind everyone else ie last post was over a year ago. I'm just sticking with facts as from what I can see this particular thread is in response to Heath Ledgers last film (the symbolism of) and not anything else. In reference to this film I have noticed that the locations of filming have links with other significant and well known moments in history. At one moment the travelling show is parked in the area of Battersea power station (on the cover of Pink Floyd album 'Animals') , which was also a location for the film 'The Dark Knight.' The new improved modern show is unveiled in an indoor market in Whitechapel which is directly beneath the Lloyds building ( East London around the area where Jack the ripper tours are given). The fairground at the beginning is beside Tower bridge , the next bridge to Blackfriars (just before they find the hanging man). With reference to facts of previous films Gilliam had attempted a second film with Depp which remains unfinished 'Don Quixote.' He then made his first film with Heath 'Brothers Grimm,' which was then followed by a film largely about a child like man and his relationship with a little girl surviving extreme loss (the death of her father) 'Tideland,' he then filmed Dr Parnassus. I have big opinions they do not improve anyone's situation nor do they change the past and that is an opinion in itself. The facts are documented before are very eyes in the films. I recall whilst walking in London at night while homeless a while back seeing a strange old fashioned bus with an open top and a spot light shining and a camera crew on board with two people sitting at the back. I realized what it was when i saw the film Dr Parnassus. Good to see so much. Thanks for the site..

By: Robbie

Robbie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 21:05:50 +0000

For one, Forever Young was originally by Alphaville and jay-z's was a cheap sampling of it, and two…suicide is never met with bliss, it is met with eternal torment…

By: Alexander

Alexander — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 02:35:55 +0000

Watched the movie recently. Pretty good analysis, Vigilant. Though in my opinion the "Devil" character is actually not the Devil, but looks more like a gnostic demiurge to me.

By: chisom

chisom — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 11:11:22 +0000

i love this article

By: Fith

Fith — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 20:00:42 +0000

I want to highlight something from The Dark Knight. In the last part of the movie, Joker was hanged upside down after being caught.

By: chuck burnz

chuck burnz — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 10:08:16 +0000

I watched the movie a couple days ago, then re-read your article. I was struck by the director saying, no dialougue was changed, well that's a lie or Ledger's death was planned, Remeber the scene where Anton tells Parnarsus, "Tony has at least three faces". Obvious change, or plan to kill ledger.

VC which do you think it is?

By: Javier

Javier — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:29:50 +0000

I had been searching for a thorough review on this movie for when I watched it I was overwhelmed by the simbology on the film. I just couldn't understand what does it all mean?

Now it seems quite clear that tony/ledger's death was probably the result of a ritual of the occult.

May the truth guide your words.

Keep up the great work!

By: Gretchen

Gretchen — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:16:10 +0000

Oddly enough, another movie reminds me of this one and that's Showgirls with Elizabeth Berkley. I know the movie was a cinematic travesty, but it is REALLY telling. The movie plays like one big sideshow. Same as the Imaginarium. Funny how back then the MK Ultra wigs and other sex coding was in Showgirls. I never bothered watching it in full, but my husband has a crush on Elizabeth Berkley and the movie came on the other night. I watched it and was amazed at the grimore type tale. Lost girl in Oz or Wonderland – Gangster Style.