This has been a fantastic month. Besides progressing on various projects, it feels like possibilities are worth pursuing. Don’t worry. Things here aren’t straying into hippie grade optimism, but as things come together, work that seemed out of reach is brushing fingertips reaching. That doesn’t mean the brass ring is in grasp, however, there’s no reason to stop going for it.
March contained a lot of high points as well as brain straining low points, but the latter served as chances to stretch. Granted, sometimes I’d like the strain to stop, and I’m not grateful for every obstacle but life isn’t always what we want. Still, there’s no way to get better without difficulty, especially if stopping only leads to drowning.
March contained a lot of high points as well as brain straining low points, but the latter served as chances to stretch. Granted, sometimes I’d like the strain to stop, and I’m not grateful for every obstacle but life isn’t always what we want. Still, there’s no way to get better without difficulty, especially if stopping only leads to drowning.
And when it comes to facing adversity, there’s no better fictive example than John Wick. I recently got the privilege of reviewing the latest chapter in the franchise, John Wick: Chapter 4, for Film Obsessive. Full disclosure, I’m a fan of the whole series, yet I went in expecting a drop off in quality. By this point, given the history of cinema sequels, it seemed somewhat inevitable. I was not disappointed, and there’s nothing like a satisfying flick to refresh a person. To get what exactly worked, check out the review below then, better yet, see the movie yourself.
John Wick: Chapter 4 Kills Any Doubt | Film Obsessive
John Wick: Chapter 4 Kills Any Doubt | Film Obsessive
This March I also got to stretch with two articles that hit me where I live. St. Patrick’s around the corner, it felt necessary to do the obligatory Irish material. Personally, I look forward to this nonsense. Thankfully, Film Obsessive did me the kindness of indulging two article ideas.
The first involved Waking Ned Devine, a comedy about a town conspiring together to defraud the lottery. A whole community committed to a crime is right next to my heart. Make them all Irish—we’re off to the races. It’s a charming film that fits into a unique subgenre. To fully get why, well, check out the article below. I promise it’s not only worthwhile but may open you up to a whole new branch of comedy well worth exploring.
Discover Village Comedies Through Waking Ned Devine | Film Obsessive
The first involved Waking Ned Devine, a comedy about a town conspiring together to defraud the lottery. A whole community committed to a crime is right next to my heart. Make them all Irish—we’re off to the races. It’s a charming film that fits into a unique subgenre. To fully get why, well, check out the article below. I promise it’s not only worthwhile but may open you up to a whole new branch of comedy well worth exploring.
Discover Village Comedies Through Waking Ned Devine | Film Obsessive
The second article I got to do is a touch pretentious. They let me prattle on about the connection between James Joyce and cinema. Any article about James Joyce, especially his book “Ulysses”, runs certain risks. We’re going into territory that’s highly academic and ventures deep into book snob regions. And as I’ve written before, it’s not a book many have read or really need to read. However, I think I showed how movies have influenced art; that Joyce and his famous novel are milestones marking a shift in cultural expression. Give it a read and feel free to remark how you feel—yay or nay.
A Taste of Cinema in James Joyce's Ulysses | Film Obsessive
A Taste of Cinema in James Joyce's Ulysses | Film Obsessive
All things considered; March was a busy month with some fine accomplishments. I hope you’ve been able to be as productive (by your own standards). While I wish I did more, there’s still time ahead for future accomplishments. Until next time, I hope you stay safe, stay weird, and my best to you and yours.
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