A little bit of consolation in a time of sadness
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
It has not done as well at the multiplexes as expected, perhaps because it has been labelled as a "high brow production". But this is both inaccurate and restrictive. What is a "Quantum" and what is "Solace" is probably the source of the problem?
This movie does not teach physics, instead it defies it in all its many chases and in the final sense consumed in flame-you or I would have fallen off a roof or been fried in the fire.
In this flick, quantum is used to mean "a share", not a discrete quantity of energy" or an "illegal payment for damages". "Solace" simply means comfort.
James Bond, played again by Daniel Craig taking on a straight and mournful face, but allowing a glimmer of emotion to appear, sought consolation both in action and in the arms of a woman.
It highlights the need to protect rights such as access to clean water, education, healthcare and freedom of expression.President Duma Boko, rightly honours past interventions from securing a dignified burial for Gaoberekwe Pitseng in the CKGR to promoting linguistic inclusion. Yet, they also expose a critical truth, that a nation cannot sustainably protect its people through ad hoc acts of compassion alone.It is time for both government and the...