The Beer Retard - June 2nd, 2006

Writing about films is difficult for me. I want to do it and do it well, but my brain doesn't seem to be able to organize my thoughts into a coherent, insightful review. It's frustrating. With SIFF going on, I've been trying to force myself to write about every movie. Unfortunately, I keep falling behind and forcing it is exactly what I've been doing. I haven't really liked anything I've written. I love watching films. I can't get enough of learning about film history (directors, actors, genres). Like with music, I enjoy turning someone on to a film they wouldn't have seen otherwise. But shit, maybe writing about it isn't my thing. There may come a point where forcing myself to write takes the fun out of it. It already feels sort of like homework that I don't want to do. But then again, I still have this idea that I want to have some kind of career that involves film. Maybe I should keep challenging myself and squeezing my brain in the hopes that something worthwhile will pop out. For now though, I shall rest. Tomorrow is another day and it's another day of SIFF screenings.