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Two thousand weight? #2: Something approaching superlatives.
VINYL IS HEAVY — ... If you're curious, and I'm gonna guess you're curious, I offer something like a top ten list over at The Auteurs Notebook. I also offer something about some other "older" movies I saw and gasped about. I called it, "Wrangle yourself and laugh." I called it that because, well, because that's what I feel like I learned (a little) how to do again. It's a great thing. But it's tired in here, after a nap, and my family is funny, so I shouldn't be blogging. Let's light those ...

2008: Lessons and laughs and leaps.
The House Next Door — ... If you want a list, as many may, I offered one over at The Auteurs' Notebook a lil while back. You may read that list, as well as some other words, by clicking here. Until we meet again, may your laughter be long and your tears come around a smile. Barf it out, sons. Kick your heels, gurls. Let's dance our way into this world, this future. Three, two, one: liftoff. ...

Two thousand weight #7: More reminiscence, more lessons, more laughs. A big leap.
VINYL IS HEAVY — ... Scoot on over to The House Next Door [click text above] to read my final words on my past year with films. Since I already skimmed the surface, sorta, with my Auteurs' poll (here), I tried to delve a little deeper and offer something a little more, hmn, investigative of my self in this companion piece since, when it comes down to it, as much as we argue for lasting worth in these arbitrary markers, our efforts are perhaps more akin to lock-box diary notes than sea scrolls. Let's push forward with a smile. Let's build homes. Let's love this muck. Let's find facts. Let's get big. ...

I Only Have Two Eyes: Ryland Walker Knight
Hell On Frisco Bay — ... opened. A great reminder of what a camera can (and should?) do both politically and aesthetically. Sorry I forgot to include this on my Auteurs' poll. ...