The story so far...
I originally set out to create a weekly blog that consisted of lists in which I grouped various movies together through a common theme. As simple as that sounds however, it became a somewhat difficult challenge due to the fact that I am currently tied up in research work, my internet connection at my college dorm is often unreliable and the lists themselves became so long even after I excluded a few titles. In the end, I have decided to forgo the original idea I had.
I still intend to continue this blog, if even for myself. Diane Keaton once wrote a piece for the New York Times in which she referenced ageism in Hollywood. Her comments went something to the effect of: "its ironic that I have gathered all these years of experience and knowledge and now nobody wants to hear it." While Ms. Keaton is still one of the older actresses that's still being offered leading roles, there is a logic to her words. I find them relatable to my situation with regards to finding a job. I have studied and immersed myself in various aspects of film and film theory and have accumulated a knowledge of film which I am incredibly proud of and now nobody wants to hear it.
For me, that is what this blog is for. It might not be much of anything, but I feel it will give me something to look forward to each day and will be a comforting and consoling presence while I continue on my never-ending job hunt.
So onto the new format of this blog. I remember about 3.5-4 years ago when imdb.com had a feature called 'movie of the day' in which thier staff randomally selected films from various eras, genres, and countries and wrote a short commentary on them. I very much enjoyed this feature which helped to add on to my film library a great deal and I was quite saddened to see it leave.
Well I have decided to carry on where they left off by selecting a different movie everyday to write about. As stated earlier, these titles will have no rhyme or reason to them. They will be films which have been underrated, overlooked, or simply forgotten. I'm not endorsing any film as perfect, becuase I feel that no film fits such a moniker. However, I will be looking at what works in each film and why I feel it is worthy of a second look. My commentary will feature background history on the production, critical and commercial response, and a look at the film's ideology. Additionally, I will try to include as many clips as possible for each film to help emphasize my points.
At this point I'm not sure if anyone but me is reading this, but for some reason if someone does come across this blog and would like to comment on something i've written, please feel free!!
