I am deeply saddened by the news of Wicca's passing. She was a vibrant soul who touched the lives of all those around her. Today, we gather to bid her farewell and celebrate the beautiful life she lived. Wicca was a ray of sunshine, always radiating positivity and love. Her laughter was infectious, and her smile could light up any room. She had a heart full of compassion and a spirit that inspired others to be their best selves.
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I was asking her specifically about her experiences on The African Queen , which she filmed in the Congo jungle with Bogart, Hepburn and John Huston. Stone stayed in music throughout the 60s and 70s he played for a variety of bands including The Action, Mighty Baby, Pink Fairies and 101ers but later branched into bookselling, where he became a mythical figure, running books from one shop to another, which basically means finding something underpriced in one place and selling it for its true value in another.
She had a heart full of compassion and a spirit that inspired others to be their best selves. Wicca was a true friend, always there to lend a listening ear or offer a helping hand. As we say our goodbyes, let us remember the wonderful memories we shared with Wicca.
The curse of the highfate vampire imsb
Director: Ricky Lau
Release date: 1994
Contains spoilers
An odd Hong Kong movie, in that the vampire premise is entirely Western – though the lore is a little odd in places – but sub-genre wise Romance of the Vampire really doesn’t know what it wants to be.
It is clear that Ricky Lau wanted to try something different to the more traditional, kyonsi based, vampire films he had previously made. Its just I don’t think he quite knew what. Is this a romance, it certainly has aspects of unrequited love and a love through lifetimes’ theme that owes a debt to Dan Curtis. It drips with melodrama in places and yet it has that slightly off-kilter, rude Chinese humour and a softcore sex drama aspect.
The story sees vampires Moon (Mondi Yau) and Fung (Ben Lam) move to Hong Kong. As I mentioned these are very much Western vampires. They have retractable fangs, avoid sunlight and have a coffin – okay it is a glass coffin, which wouldn’t offer much protection from the sun, but it is a coffin.
They start to use an escort Agency where Cheung (Louie Yuen) works as a guard for the escorts. One of the escorts is Rainbow (Yvonne Yung Hung). She works as an escort as she is blind and is saving for an operation that will hopefully restore her sight.
Fung sees a picture of Rainbow and she looks just like his lost love – lost when his vampiric urges overcame him and he ate her. He meets Rainbow when her ex-boyfriend Kwai Chung (Billy Chow) kidnaps her. Kwai Chung took her sight and has spent five years in jail as a result – he wants compensating for the jail time! Fung saves her.
He woos the girl, much to the disgust of Cheung who is in love with her also. Worse than having a jealous mortal is having a jealous vampire and Moon is envious of the romance as well. Of course Rainbow doesn’t know what Fung actually is.
The lore, as I said, was a little odd. It seems that Fung’s hands can glow and this glow can heal wounds (though not eyesight) and create diamond necklaces. When Rainbow’s operation fails Feng decides to sacrifice himself to save her sight. He walks into the sun – which seems to cause lightning to course up and down his body.
Suddenly he is crispy and crying blood tears that are gathered and used to restore her sight. Other than that things are fairly standard, it looked like garlic worked against the vampires and a crucifix in the heart seemed to work as a weapon – the crucifix glows when used.
We also discover that the vampires must be careful as to the blood they drink. Moon drinks from a man with the flu and becomes ill herself – describing it as drinking dirty blood. Fung saves her by feeding her some green smoking liquid, details of what the liquid was were not offered by the film.
The main problem with the film is the melodrama. This drips, as I mentioned, and not in a good way. It was weighed down with the stuff and the film seemed to go – softcore sex scene, roughly unfunny comedy moment, melodrama, softcore sex scene and so on, in a cycle.
There were some nice individual moments but, as a whole, I thought this to be fairly weak. 3 out of 10 .
The imdb page is here.
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We remember the joyous moments and the laughter, the late-night conversations and the adventures we embarked on together. Wicca brought so much happiness into our lives, and her memory will forever be etched in our hearts. Though Wicca may no longer be with us in physical form, her spirit lives on. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and resilience. Let us carry her light within us and continue to spread the joy that she brought into our lives. In this time of mourning, it is important to remember that grief is a natural part of life. It is okay to feel a range of emotions, from sadness to anger to confusion. Each person mourns in their own way, and it is essential to respect and support one another during this difficult time. As we lay Wicca to rest, let us find solace in the fact that she is now at peace. She has transitioned into a realm where pain and suffering no longer exist. While we may miss her dearly, we can take comfort in knowing that she is watching over us from above. Wicca, you were a beautiful soul who illuminated our lives. Your presence will be deeply missed, but your spirit will live on forever. Rest in peace, dear friend. You will forever hold a special place in our hearts. As we gather to say our final goodbyes, let us find strength in each other. Let us support one another and continue to honor Wicca's memory by living our lives to the fullest. May her soul find eternal peace, and may we find comfort in knowing that we were blessed to have had her in our lives..
Reviews for "Exploring the Symbolism of Wiccan Funeral Poems"
1. Emily - 1 star
I was really disappointed with "Wiccas funeral poen". I found the writing style to be overly verbose and pretentious. The author seemed more interested in showing off their vocabulary than creating a meaningful and engaging storyline. The characters were one-dimensional and lacked depth, making it hard for me to connect with any of them. Overall, the book felt like a failed attempt at being deep and profound, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
2. Ryan - 2 stars
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3. Amanda - 1 star
I couldn't finish "Wiccas funeral poen". The writing was convoluted and full of unnecessary metaphors that added nothing to the story. It felt like the author was trying too hard to sound profound, but it just came across as pretentious and self-indulgent. The characters were poorly developed, and their motivations were unclear. I found myself not caring about what happened to any of them. The book lacked any real plot or direction, and I couldn't find any meaning or purpose in it. I wouldn't recommend wasting your time on this confusing and poorly executed book.
4. David - 2 stars
There were moments in "Wiccas funeral poen" that showed promise, but they were overshadowed by the book's overall lack of cohesion. The narrative jumped around too much, making it hard to follow the story. The author frequently introduced new characters without providing any context or explanation, leaving me confused and disconnected. The writing style was overly flowery and unnecessarily verbose, making it a chore to read. I found myself losing interest quickly and struggling to make it through the entire book. I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a lot of patience and a high tolerance for confusion.