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A seraph (pl. seraphim ( /ˈsɛr.ə.fɪm/); Hebrew: שְׂרָפִים śərāfîm, singular שָׂרָף śārāf; Latin: seraphi[m], singular seraph[us]; Greek: σεραφείμ) is a type of celestial or heavenly being in the Abrahamic religions.
Literally "burning ones", the word seraph is normally a synonym for serpents when used in the Hebrew Bible. A seminal passage in the Book of Isaiah (6.1-8) used the term to describe fiery six-winged beings that fly around God's throne singing "holy, holy, holy". This throne scene, with its triple invocation of holiness (a formula that came to be known as the trisagion), profoundly influenced subsequent theology, literature and art. Its influence is frequently seen in works depicting angels, heaven and apotheosis. Seraphs are mentioned as celestial beings in an influential Hellenistic work, the Book of Enoch, and the Book of Revelation. Tradition places seraphs in the fifth rank of ten in the Jewish angelic hierarchy and the highest rank in the Christian angelic hierarchy.
The word seraphim, literally "burning ones", transliterates a Hebrew plural noun; translation yields seraphs. The singular, "seraph", is more properly rendered sarap. The word sarap/seraphim appears three times in the Torah (Numbers 21:6-8, Deuteronomy 8:15) and four times in the Book of Isaiah (6:2-6, 14:29, 30:6). In Numbers and Deuteronomy the "seraphim" are serpents – the association of serpents as "burning ones" is possibly due to the burning sensation of the poison. Isaiah also uses the word in close association with words to describe snakes (nahash, the generic word for snakes, in 14:29, and efeh, viper, in 30:6).
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley ( /ˈrɪk ˈæstli/; born 6 February 1966) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries. Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and by retirement in 1993 had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide.
After retiring from the music industry in 1993, Astley made a comeback in 2007 when he became an Internet phenomenon, as his video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" became part of a popular Internet meme known as "Rickrolling". Astley was voted "Best Act Ever" by Internet users at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.
Richard Paul Astley was born on 6 February 1966 in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, becoming the fourth child of his family. His parents divorced when he was five, and Astley was brought up by his father. His musical career started when he was ten, singing in the local church choir. During his schooldays, Astley formed and played the drums in a number of local bands, where he met guitarist David Morris. After leaving school at sixteen, Astley was employed during the day as a driver in his father's market-gardening business and played drums on the Northern club circuit at night in bands such as “Give Way” - specialising in covering Beatles and Shadows songs - and “FBI”, which won several local talent competitions.
Actors: Eric Etebari (actor), Carl Ciarfalio (actor), James Lew (actor), Waymond Lee (actor), Michael Coulombe (miscellaneous crew), Jason Stuart (actor), Jacob T. Emery (miscellaneous crew), Bill Watterson (actor), Megan Hensley (actress), Steve Janousek (actor), Ari Zagaris (actor), Tim Sitarz (actor), Dyan Kane (actress), Arthur Diennet (writer), Arthur Diennet (actor),
Plot: A heartfelt adventure about a milquetoast accountant, Medor, whose perfect life is ruined when he discovers his wife having an affair with his boss. Having lost everything, he finds refuge in his estranged, deadbeat nephew and together, they chase his old, forgotten dream: opening a restaurant.
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Drama,Actors: Hristo Mutafchiev (actor), George Strezov (composer), Dimitar Kolev (editor), Yana Todorova (miscellaneous crew), Yana Todorova (producer), Dimitar Kolev (director), Magdalena Sanchez (actress), Georgi Georgiev (actor), Gencho Genchev (actor), Dobri Delev (actor), Kosta Kostov (actor), Yani Momchilov (actor), Zlatko Kirev (actor), Nikolay Kirev (actor), Dian Donchev (actor),
Plot: Boris Bakalov - The Joker is a crime boss, behind the murder of one of the most influential men in Bulgaria. Four young women with a dark past are building their carrier in S.T.A.R - an assassin bureau. An ex spy from Government Security seeks vengeance for the death of his friend. The stories intertwine in a small town in the province, in which sex, cynicism and betrayal dominate the scene. One morning The Joker is found dead in his office. The organization falls apart. After two years of exile in Latin America its time for vendetta. Who is behind the murder of Boris Bakalov? Vera is on her way to the truth, but will she like what she finds? And what is the role of a schizophrenic, who spent five years of her life behind bars?
Keywords: 1990s, anti-hero, assassin, based-on-book, based-on-novel, blood, blood-on-screen, bomb, brother-sister-relationship, brutalityActors: Zero Kazama (actor), Zero Kazama (editor), Zero Kazama (producer), Zero Kazama (director), Cory DeMeyers (actor), Shane Daniels (actor), Josh Yadon (actor), Joseph Paloma (actor), Richard Rodrigues (actor), Troy Alvarado (actor), Anthony Baldino (composer), Ishmael Oquendo (actor), Anthony Baldino (actor),
Plot: A work-out tutorial spontaneously shot with elite athletes and crude humor. This short film tackles squatting, spotting, and man-cuddling! It is the total body workout! Starring MTV's Silent Library host, Zero Kazama, "Beasty Training" will leave you out of breath and laughing. This is what viral video is made of.
Genres: Comedy,Actors: Carlo Rodriguez (actor), Carlo Rodriguez (writer), Carlo Rodriguez (director), Carlo Rodriguez (writer), George Russell (actor), George Russell (writer), George Russell (producer), Dennis Tipton II (editor), Dennis Tipton II (actor), Glen Philip (actor), Garrett Graham (actor), Michelle Vanegas (actress), Luis Torres (editor), Luis Torres (actor), Greg Clark (editor),
Genres: Drama, Horror, Thriller,Actors: Hélène Cardona (actress), Tessa Munro (actress), Yves Lambrecht (actor), Stone Van Gorder (actor), Spence Decker (actor), Teaj Sanderson (actor), Ira Steck (actor), Kelsy Lynah (actress), Reva Zane (producer), Erika Leigh Blackwell (actress), Reva Zane (writer), Reva Zane (director), Keith Patterson (actor), Malika Makouf Rasmussen (composer), Casey Kaspryzyk (editor),
Plot: Somewhere between heaven and earth, angels are summoned to reunite a young couple who have lost their spark on the path to romance. Gabriel (the messenger) retired, out of shape and tipping one too many martinis, is recalled for a mission. Venus (goddess of l'amour) tutors Gabe in the art, then sends him to a personal trainer. Seraphim, condescending from the celestials, enlist their own liaison to get credit for the mission. Gabe, more concerned with his next martini, out-sources the job to a master in the art of seduction. Vincent, an angel from Paris, makes his move.
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Short,Actors: Hélène Cardona (actress), Tessa Munro (actress), Yves Lambrecht (actor), Stone Van Gorder (actor), Spence Decker (actor), Teaj Sanderson (actor), Ira Steck (actor), Kelsy Lynah (actress), Reva Zane (producer), Erika Leigh Blackwell (actress), Reva Zane (writer), Reva Zane (director), Keith Patterson (actor), Malika Makouf Rasmussen (composer), Casey Kaspryzyk (editor),
Plot: Somewhere between heaven and earth, angels are summoned to reunite a young couple who have lost their spark on the path to romance. Gabriel (the messenger) retired, out of shape and tipping one too many martinis, is recalled for a mission. Venus (goddess of l'amour) tutors Gabe in the art, then sends him to a personal trainer. Seraphim, condescending from the celestials, enlist their own liaison to get credit for the mission. Gabe, more concerned with his next martini, out-sources the job to a master in the art of seduction. Vincent, an angel from Paris, makes his move.
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Short,Actors: Carlo Rodriguez (director), Carlo Rodriguez (actor), Carlo Rodriguez (writer), George Russell (actor), George Russell (producer), George Russell (writer), Dennis Tipton II (actor), Asad Durrani (actor), Glen Philip (actor), Garrett Graham (actor), Michelle Vanegas (actress), Joe Toler (editor), Luis Torres (editor), Greg Clark (actor), Jason Henderson (editor),
Plot: A terrifying film that offers a decidedly different take on the gruesome practice of cannibalism. Long Pig - A culinary term that refers to human beings, which according to documented reports, tastes much like pork. For more than 100 years, Halloween night has traditionally been the night that America's "cannibal elite" feast on Long Pig. These human predators are not some pack of in-bred, toothless, backwood hermits, nor are they deranged escaped psychopaths. They are the powerful, the wealthy, and the elite - CEOs, Senators, Congressmen, and Clergy. They feed upon those whom they deem will add to their power - beautiful young people in the prime of their virility. In secret they meet. In darkness they hunt. In blood they feed. 15 people will become their prey in the dark woods of the lake country. 15 people will fight to keep their own flesh from the teeth of those who would devour them. But, in the end, they might just all become Long Pig served on a platter.
Keywords: alternative, b-movie, independent-film, supernatural-power, surrealism, underground-filmActors: Goran Trenchovski (director), Petar Temelkovski (actor), Robert Veljanovski (actor), Vladimir Plavevski (writer), Dimitrije Buzarovski (composer),
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Genres: Drama, Mystery, Short, Thriller,Actors: Edward Chapman (actor), João Bénard da Costa (actor), Maureen O'Hara (actress), Ray Milland (producer), Nelson Riddle (composer), Adele Palmer (costume designer), Ray Milland (director), Richard L. Van Enger (editor), Herbert J. Yates (miscellaneous crew), Francis Lederer (actor), Percy Marmont (actor), Ray Milland (actor), Jay Novello (actor), Claude Rains (actor), Martin Rackin (writer),
Genres: Adventure, Crime, Drama, Romance,I feel it enter my soul. Paranoid obsession won't let him leave home. 'Cause he's seen her face in the mirror, all tattered and torn. Glass bottom words won't leave her alone. 'Cause she's seen the angel that kills her. Can't see, don't know that the words are creation. Hell bent on destruction and lies. Fear's child sells him theory that hope is alive... This conflict lies in the back pocket of an unnamed angel. Still searching for the sign that completes the circle of it's life. Don't know what it finds will define it's life from the bottom of it's soul. Is your friend OK? Look like the lonely one who wants things to change. But things, they change to fast. Held in contempt of the righteous. He believes in serrated words. Left undisturbed will haunt him forever.