When I started this blog oh-those many years ago (wait, it's been barely two weeks? oy ... my head), I anticipated writing a semi-serious, hopefully often interesting series of posts primarily focused on film and television, but mostly dedicated to freeing my addled brain from it's jumbled collection of random and inconsequential thoughts. I wasn't sure what would come, but I thought I might be slightly more focused. (HA!)
You want focused? Thanks to the Cinetrix, today I was given the privilege of finding a new film blog for people who really want to learn about and discuss the artistry of cinema. Or, to state it in more simple vernacular -- A Girl and a Gun rocks!!! There's still not a ton there, but the writer apparently started it less than a week ago. It's not a simple blog either, focusing more on longer pieces of writing of ... hmmm ... what's that word? Substance! That's it. Read his thoughtful appreciations of Spaulding Gray and Alan Bates in the Faces. And if you've never seen a Henri-Georges Clouzot film (and the American remake of Diabolique counts in no way, shape or form), you'll want to place Le Corbeau it at the top of your Netflix queue (if not simply rush out and buy it) after you read the Essay.
I know Cinetrix already posted this on her site, and chances are if you're reading me, you've already read her, but nonetheless, I like to give mention when and where it's warranted, and A Girl and a Gun is a keeper!
The enthusiasm is terrific; the reason for it is even better. I'm knocked out. Thanks, please come back, send friends.
Posted by: George Fasel | Thursday, March 11, 2004 at 05:49 PM