Movies and Edged Weapons Pt. 2

Naga Basuki · 29th January 2005, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Suriyothai , yes !
I've got that DVD , a wonderful film .

Speaking of films , has anyone seen The Ring of Fire a documentary series on Indonesia that was made in the '70's by the Blair brothers ?

I first saw it on PBS and loved it .

It is now available on DVD ; my lovely Wife bought it for me at Christmas (five hours long).

Was this the one that featured John Chang, "The Magus of Java?" Personally did not really like the book, but I do know a guy who claims to know Chang personally. Lives in Surabaya, Java. Chang does seem to have some real power.

Would love to see the DVD

Rick · 29th January 2005, 10:45 PM

The person in the film is referred to in the titles as dynamo Jack , could be him .
If I recall he was referred to as an acupuncturist, doctor/healer .
He did do some demonstrations , one included making a piece of crumpled paper catch fire .

That is in the East of Krakatoa chapter .

Anyway, a great cultural mind trip of a series .

www.mysticfire.com

moose · 30th January 2005, 05:06 PM

Andrew,
I don't want to give away the ending.

But the swords wielded from the back of the elephants are truly gargantuan.

Maybe I'm off base hear and they are not considered in the Dha family??

Looked like they were at first glance.

moose

30th January 2005, 05:06 PM	#3
moose Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portage, Michigan USA Posts: 44	Movies and Edged Weapons Pt. 2 Andrew, I don't want to give away the ending. But the swords wielded from the back of the elephants are truly gargantuan. Maybe I'm off base hear and they are not considered in the Dha family?? Looked like they were at first glance. moose

29th January 2005, 10:45 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	The person in the film is referred to in the titles as dynamo Jack , could be him . If I recall he was referred to as an acupuncturist, doctor/healer . He did do some demonstrations , one included making a piece of crumpled paper catch fire . That is in the East of Krakatoa chapter . Anyway, a great cultural mind trip of a series . www.mysticfire.com