Preface

I watch more movies than you.

It’s with that simple, concise declaration this project begins. For the last decade, on average, I’ve watched between five to ten films per week, every week. I’d say I’ve seen at least 3000 movies since I graduated high school in 2000. For sometime now I’ve been chewing on the concept of writing about the movies I watch. I believe filmmaking is one of our best forms of storytelling. I’m amazed not just by the technical abilities of talented directors, cinematographers, and etc. but also deeply intrigued when studying acting performances, subtitles like watching an actor’s eyes, timing, body language, etc.

Watching so many movies, as the years have passed, sometimes it’s hard to keep an accurate track of all I’ve seen, how it resonated with me, impacted upon me, etc. So, if for no other reason than a point of reference for myself, this journal shall exist. In film, as in all art, I look for material that appeals to the uniquely human condition, films that move me, challenge me, persuade me, enlighten me, and so on. I hope, to those reading, some of my recommendations will find you well, and, that you feel free to let me know what you’re watching, and subsequently liking or loathing.