The Tower of Dreamers by DancE. MaD. agONy.

A hilarious yet inspirational speech made by Steve Carrel as Barry in Dinner for Schmucks, this is a silent and clever reproduction of his taxidermied mice dioramas and the "Tower of Dreamers" twisted into a wonderful internet delicacy by Dance Mad Agony on tumblr. Thanks DMA for making this and sharing it with the online community!

DancE. MaD. agONy., The Tower of Dreamers

Nightmares and Marriage Proposals?

"Rule number one- don't propose to a girl on a bus. Rule number two- don't tell her it's because of a bad dream." -June Carter (Cash) to Johnny Cash, quoted from Walk the Line

Japanese Dream Recording Machine

Kit Kat's Message

From Hudson Hawk, the 1991 movie starring Bruce Willis as Hudson Hawk, the famous cat burglar who is, upon his release from his "hard time," blackmailed into performing a series of burglaries, and meets a strange and quirky group of criminals named after candy bars, one of them named Kit Kat, who on their first meeting gives Hudson this message:

Martha's Dream, from The Proposition

An amateur video accompanying the song, "Martha's Dream," by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis which is from The Proposition, a film set in the Australian outback which was also written by Nick Cave. The video features stills of the Australian outback and other images related to the setting of the movie. 

See below the video for the transcription of the erie dream Martha describes to her husband, Morris that gives the song not only its title, but also, its mood.

"There's something I want to tell you. I've been having a dream, most nights. I've kept it from you, but I don't suppose it matters now... I'm in a room, it's our bedroom I think. I'm searching for something and then suddenly I feel a presence in the room, and I stand up, and I turn around, and there in the doorway is Eliza Hopkins, and she looks frightful. Her...her dress is all creased and torn, and covered in blood and her face, too. All... battered and bruised, and splashed with blood."

"Martha-"

"But listen to this. In her arms, she's holding something. I can't see what it is. It's covered by her hair. And then she walks towards me, very slowly, and... she hands me a tiny bundle... And I look down, and I see it, it's a baby. A newborn. And this baby, oh it's a beautiful baby, Morris. And it, it opens its eyes, and then I feel a pressure on my hand and I look down and I see that the baby has taken hold of my finger and it's squeezing it tight in its tiny fist... and then I wake up.

"But after I wake it's the strangest thing. I can still feel, I can still feel the pressure of that dream baby's hand. What do you think of that?"

Responses from the Chocolate Factory

From the 1971 film adaptation of the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (based on 1964 publication Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by popular author Roald Dahl) comes a scene in which bratty rich girl Veruca Salt gets an answer from wacky candy creator Willy Wonka...

What a Day for a Daydream!

What a day for a daydream! 

With the beautiful beginnings of summer all around us, it is only appropriate to watch this short video; the idleness and pure enjoyment can be expressed by this fun and carefree song. 

"Daydream" by The Lovin' Spoonful was originally released in 1966 and reached the Billboard no. 2 position that year. Although it is 44 years old, this song still expresses the light mood of a gorgeous summer day. Without further ado, enjoy "Daydream"! 

(P.S. Don't forget to send over your submissions for This Endless Present Issue #3- Monday May 30; Midnight)

Are You a Dreamer? (Waking Life)

This is a short scene from Waking Life, an animated film in which a man goes through a dream meeting various people and having thought-provoking conversations.  It is, indeed, quite thought-provoking, isn't it?...

Hulu's got Ink

Hulu can be a great resource for anyone who doesn't own a television or other electronic equipment.  (I have watched the entire catalog of "Lost" via Hulu... but that is another story...)  Often I will come across films that I would never have heard of without it.  One such film is Ink, a science fiction film in which good and evil battle during our dreams for our souls.  An interesting concept, and personified execution.  Check it out here: Hulu's Ink.

Pee-Wee's Nightmare

So obviously not all dreams are pleasant. Take it from Pee-Wee Herman.

welcome to the world, issue #2!

with amazing new contributions, including dream sequences, poetry, song lyrics, an audio collage, dream fiction video, and more... issue #2 of everyone's favorite dreamzine is up and running!  check it out at www.thisendlesspresent.com,  share it with your friends, and keep the dreams alive!

Gutterballs

And now, enjoy a musical dream sequence from The Big Lebowski...

Dreams Designed by Dali, from Spellbound

Dream Equation, from The Science of Sleep

dreams = some random thoughts + reminiscences of the day + memories from the past + love, friendships, relationships, and all those 'ships + songs you heard during the day, things you saw + personal...  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPHYaCiTxVM