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hello. new to blog world, but i will give this a go.

this thing here is going to be dedicated to film. mostly my thoughts on it. sometimes other people's thoughts, too.

for starters:

i just read an amazing, in-depth article in the New York Times Magazine about Philip Seymour Hoffman. you should check it out. it's quite lengthy, but trust me, it's worth it. he's one of the most amazing actors of our time, and he talks at length about some of his more recent performances (Doubt, Synecdoche, New York), as well as his work in theater.

here's a quote that really resonated with me:

"In this film, he keeps the action going, and the people don’t ever behave against their true nature.

That’s what I look for in my work: when a writer can deftly describe the human experience in a way that you didn’t think could even be put into words.

That doesn’t happen often, but it gives me something to play inside. Too much of the time our culture fears subtlety. They really want to make sure you get it. And when subtlety is lost, I get upset."