Nice Work

I just want to officially acknowledge Jeffrey's accomplishment with his 1930's project. Clearly, a lot of time went into that list, especially when one considers the fact that Jeffrey does not passively absorb his films; rather, he critiques, discusses and interacts with them on a level that makes it enjoyable for all of us following along. I plan to use that list as a template for my 30's film watching.

I am also looking forward to reading along with Brandon on his new project. The 60's are an interesting decade and I can't wait to hear his impressions as he moves through it.

Back when I first joined Film Club, I lamented the fact that my knowledge of film is mostly limited to my lifetime (with a few exceptions) and expressed interest in a self-directed course on film history. That is why these projects are really interesting and inspiring. In fact, I'm considering giving myself a personal "Film Club project" as well. My viewing has a lot of gaps; so, I think I would benefit more from something broader than what Jeffery and Brandon are doing. I'm not sure what that would be yet - perhaps watching all the films discussed in The Story of Film or something similar. Or, maybe I'll try to finish up seeing everyone's favorite Criterion Films.

In a little over a year Film Club has moved me from being a person who enjoys watching and talking about movies to a "cinephile." And I'm really happy about that. As Brandon said,

Getting to know film from a historical perspective is really important to me. I like the idea of connecting a work of art with a human and seeing what it is about that work that illuminates those little fissures in our souls that we can’t put into words. I want to see this form of expression shared to those who are willing to look for it.