viewing in its entirety

In honor of my recent The Office indulgences.

smells like content

that kid in high school that no one liked

November 4th

top ten

I racked my brain to come up with my top ten favorite films. Most of these I have seen in the past few months so, undoubtedly, this list is subject to change probably weekly. Criteria for this is not necessarily pure enjoyment, but by perceived weight in film development and history.

(listed alphabetically)

Cleó from 5 to 7 (Agnés Varda, 1962)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Terry Gilliam, 1998)
Man with a Movie Camera (Dziga Vertov, 1929)
The Passion of Joan of Arc (Carl Theodor Dreyer, 1928)
Pickpocket (Robert Bresson, 1959)
Rushmore (Wes Anderson, 1998)
Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom (Pier Paolo Pasolini, 1975)
The Squid and the Whale (Noah Baumbach, 2005)
Viridiana (Luis Buñuel, 1961)
Y Tu Mamá También (Alfonso Cuarón, 2001)

winner didn't even know it was a pie eating contest

hopeless optimism

Today I finally stepped back and was able to attain a full grasp of the vast improvements I’ve made in reaching my ultimate career goal. I have been fortunate enough to meet people in the industry, spend time in the industry, and increase my general knowledge substantially in the few noteworthy courses, independent reading, and films that I have taken, done, and viewed. My nihilistic attitude tends to envelop my good fortunes, but I am going to start to take everything for what it is worth. I believe that value is often relished upon too much before it is truly and fully gained. I know, in hindsight, I will be thankful.