by Sam Juliano
Many thanks to all the sensational writers and Wonders in the Dark readers for the impassioned involvement in the just-completed Sixth Annual Allan Fish Film Festival. I dare say this year was the best ever by way of diversity, creativity and quality writing. God willing, I’m looking forward to next year’s festival!
I have now written 68,000 words of Irish Jesus in Fairview, and as of late have mustered up resolve that has been diverted to other matters over the past two months. I am aiming to reach roughly 85,000 words as the final number, so heck I am almost there! Two Jim Clark essays is what I am looking at length-wise!!! And speaking of my talented Canadian friend, his tenacious wife Valerie, seems to be a constant inspiration, even when I am not sharing e mails with her. Not only is she a muse, but she has me conjuring up deadlines in my subconscious mind, base don her own gentle prodding. I need such a person as I move forward and would like again to thank her for her positive energy throughout! Soon I will again be meeting up with the artist Andrew Castrucci and will be contacting first-stage editor Rob Bignell.
Lynch/Oz at Tribeca!
Wishing everyone a wonderful week!
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Sam, you are amazing. Jim and I are so lucky to have such support and encouragement from you!!! Bravo on your soon to be reached finish line :-).
We wonder how you ever find time to relax. Your energy and passion is awesome.
I am so lucky to have friends like you both, and that I have had you many years! Thank you as ever for all the encouragement and appreciation, and yes, I must take pause at some point indeed!
Hi Sam, I’m also watching some Tribeca films online, though the streaming service has been pretty bad, with lots of delays. I watched McENROE, which was an excellent documentary, packed with information and not at all tabloid, even when discussing his marriage to Tatum O’Neal. I’m looking forward to seeing more; LYNCH/OZ is on my list!
Marilyn, great to hear you have been indulging in the Tribeca Fest! I will take your report on MC ENROE seriously, in fact I will be sure to watch it over the next few days!! I am fairly confident you will like LYNCH/OZ, and last night I we saw two more solid 4/5 films – the Boys Scout sex abuse doc “Leave No Trace” and the wistful Italian drama “Blessed Boys.” Thank you my friend!
Sam – Thanks for the recommendations; I had my eye on both of those. If you want a real treat, check out MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH MARRIAGE. One of the wittiest films I’ve seen in a long time and beautifully animated.
Marilyn, thanks so much for YOUR recommendation. I can assure you we will make good on it very soon my friend! Sounds excellent!
Interesting that none of you cinephiles have caught up with RRR yet. It is playing in select theatres https://drafthouse.com/event/fantastic-fest-presents-rrr-encore and is on Netflix if you want to settle for a hindi dub. You will thank me if you are into maximalist cinema. Don’t be discouraged by 3 hour duration.
I’ve seen it, Akem. It’s fantastic!
Now with Marilyn confirming Alem, this is a MUST and pronto. Netflix it will be!
Lynch/Oz at the top of my list. Also RRR.
Has anyone read Salman Rushdie on The Wizard of Oz? Fascinating take on the “inadequacy of adults” and the way kids must control their destinies.
Is it me or does Lauren Boebert look like one of the Zanti misfits from The Outer Limits?
Also wondering if Ryan Gosling will be anatomically correct in the new Barbie movie.
That sounds like a great plan Mark!
I need to explore the Rushdie-Wizard of Oz interpretation.
LOL on Lauren Boebart! Yes she does indeed evoke that unforgettable Outer Limits episode!!!
I was quite surprised over the Gosling Barbie. Let’s see how that all pans out.
Thank you my friend!
RIP Jean-Louis Trintignant. An unsurpassed body of work. (“Il Sorpasso” is a favorite.) Possessed of masculine pulchritude. I think Stefania Sandrelli will introduce “The Conformist” at the upcoming Il Cinema Ritrovato festival.
Goodbye to an all-timer.