Does the Dream Hold Up? Watching baseball movies means opening up the door to nostalgia and sentimentality. It seems part and parcel with the ideal of baseball. And no film leans into that more than Field of Dreams, for better or worse.
Favorite Movies Why have one favorite when you can have ten (or more)? I find so much joy in watching movies that it isn’t a competition to earn a perch on the top of the metaphorical shelf of my heart.
Pre-Project Procrastination Many times the biggest hurdle to beginning a writing project is getting mentally prepared to be all in on this journey. There’s a moment before each project where you have this real talk with yourself about the honest accountability you need to hold yourself to.
Outlet Writing Different forms of writing flex different creative muscles and skill sets. You learn little insights you take with you that become a part of your toolbox to use in any type of writing you practice.
Crowning Achievement The Crown achieves the ability to lead the viewer in two directions at the same time, which leads to the sum total of exposing the layers of human complexity and the ability to hold two or more conflicting positions simultaneously.
Piecing It All Together I’m enamored with this idea of trying to understand the intention and purpose of an artists work. This is such a fascinating aspect not just of movies but all art.
The Crown's Score The Crown's score is so fantastic and enthralling. It creates a rich sense of scale, drama, and resonant connection. It developed this feel since the beginning, but has evolved with subtle but meaningful growth. Music can have such an immense effect on how we process a scene and
The Fun Oscars Because a large portion of the country has seen the top nominated movies, they are along for the ride with skin in the game. They’re allowed to care and feel included in the chatter and buzz since they have opinions on it merits of the film(s) themselves and the final outcomes of the awards.
Now What? That’s the dreaded question after everyone finishes a season or series (that they love). You are so enraptured, so in-tune with the world and characters that it's been taking up rent in your mind when you're not watching. You get so excited when you sit
The Fallacy of True Story The crux of the problem with films or shows with the 'Based on a True Story' moniker is the loss of the suspension of disbelief.
I’ve Got a Feeling You know that feeling. That buzzy electricity that stays with you after watching a movie or show. The one that makes you think you’re in that world, giving a visceral experience to your regular life.