Why would you commit to something that sounds so darn fun?
A.) The most important of all the reasons - I love film. Some might say I have a film 'problem'. This is the basis for the project and also the reason I may have to seek psychiatric help at some point later in life*. I'd like to rediscover older films, perhaps introduce others to some they haven't yet seen and maybe even find some new favourites of my own.
*This will no doubt be due to my inability to distinguish between what's real and what's beautiful film dreaminess.
B.) I got into reviewing films a few years ago at University. Then the sense part of my brain, closely followed by denial that this was something that I really enjoyed doing, kicked in*. After years of subconciously trying and failing to be sensible, lightening struck and I remembered how much I bloody loved it. So in order to flex the old writing muscles, I have decided to go in with all of my guns blazing. As yet I have no gun, but I'm sure I'll aquire a few over time and will hopefully learn how to blaze with the best of them.
*I'd just like to take a moment to curse logic and sense.... one minute...almost there...okay phew done!
C.) I needed a project. Never underestimate the mind numbing horror of boredom. I had exactly one week and a day between leaving my old job and starting a new internship. During this time I became so bored that I baked cakes, cleaned, tidied and considered eating my own arm. I speak from experience when I say that there is nothing like thoughts of self-mutilation to make you realise that you need a project.
D.) The challenge. Can I force myself to stick to something and persevere despite work? A social life? And being one of the laziest bums that ever lived? Hhhmmm.... let's see....
