For those of you looking for something better than Saw V to watch on a Saturday night, check out this wonderful resource for interesting, thought-provoking movies.
http://www.spiritualcinemacircle.com/
Soon to come: my interview with one of the founders, Stephen Simon.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Welcome!
Find your smile. That's what my husband and I say to each other when we can tell the other person is stuck in a rut...not really accomplishing what our heart would lead us to. That search and those dreams may change from year to year, as we have moved through different stages of our 22 years together. When I told him about starting this blog, finding a way to restart a something I really loved doing, that was his only comment to me. Find your smile.
I fell asleep last night asking the universe, What should I be doing with my life? It was an earnest, open desire to hear if I am on the right track. The last dream I had before waking up was about Shanghai-ing Kathy Griffin before one of her concerts so that I could interview her about her upcoming movie. I had a good chuckle because, as much as I would love to have lunch with Kathy, the probability of her making a movie with soul-searching elements is pretty slim. At least for now. But I was left with the feeling that I had an answer.
It's the Friday after Thanksgiving, so I had time to loll around in bed and ponder. Blogging has taken on a whole new form. Maybe that is just the answer I was seeking. Get back into writing about what I love to write about. Spend an hour on the phone with Sylvester Stallone, Kirk Douglas, Catherine Hardwicke. Sit two feet away from Dwayne Johnson and notice how he lowers his voice, his whole demeanor changing, when he talks about how he thinks this movie he's just made will be meaningful to kids, including his own. Ask questions of the people who produce our entertainment, who star in it and decide what we will have access to--ask them the deeper things that reviewers don't touch.
So I'm jumping back in. I have a few months to try this out and see. The movies I comment on may not be brand-spanking new. But what does it matter anymore? Most folks have access to any movie that has ever been made at a moment's notice. On Demand. Blockbuster. Netflix. You can find pretty much all of it right on your TV or computer 24/7.
So I will let you know what I think is worth watching, and why. I'm not a reviewer. I'm not worried about "good" or how many stars I'd give it. This blog is more of a conversation that we might have over lunch. This is what I saw. This is why it's worth spending a couple of hours watching. And, of course, there's always a comments section for you to add whether or not you think I'm right.
So let's start chatting. Click on whatever you need to to become a follower. Tweet with me so you know what I'm watching or can recommend something I may not even know about.
At first, as I get this rolling, I'll be pulling from a couple of favorite pieces from the past. But give me a few days. There's ALWAYS something new to watch. I'll be looking for that chocolate media that makes your soul feel good.
I fell asleep last night asking the universe, What should I be doing with my life? It was an earnest, open desire to hear if I am on the right track. The last dream I had before waking up was about Shanghai-ing Kathy Griffin before one of her concerts so that I could interview her about her upcoming movie. I had a good chuckle because, as much as I would love to have lunch with Kathy, the probability of her making a movie with soul-searching elements is pretty slim. At least for now. But I was left with the feeling that I had an answer.
It's the Friday after Thanksgiving, so I had time to loll around in bed and ponder. Blogging has taken on a whole new form. Maybe that is just the answer I was seeking. Get back into writing about what I love to write about. Spend an hour on the phone with Sylvester Stallone, Kirk Douglas, Catherine Hardwicke. Sit two feet away from Dwayne Johnson and notice how he lowers his voice, his whole demeanor changing, when he talks about how he thinks this movie he's just made will be meaningful to kids, including his own. Ask questions of the people who produce our entertainment, who star in it and decide what we will have access to--ask them the deeper things that reviewers don't touch.
So I'm jumping back in. I have a few months to try this out and see. The movies I comment on may not be brand-spanking new. But what does it matter anymore? Most folks have access to any movie that has ever been made at a moment's notice. On Demand. Blockbuster. Netflix. You can find pretty much all of it right on your TV or computer 24/7.
So I will let you know what I think is worth watching, and why. I'm not a reviewer. I'm not worried about "good" or how many stars I'd give it. This blog is more of a conversation that we might have over lunch. This is what I saw. This is why it's worth spending a couple of hours watching. And, of course, there's always a comments section for you to add whether or not you think I'm right.
So let's start chatting. Click on whatever you need to to become a follower. Tweet with me so you know what I'm watching or can recommend something I may not even know about.
At first, as I get this rolling, I'll be pulling from a couple of favorite pieces from the past. But give me a few days. There's ALWAYS something new to watch. I'll be looking for that chocolate media that makes your soul feel good.
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