by Ira | Dec 11, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
K, so I watched the 1977 version of Suspiria tonight. It was…also wild. Very much more in a way of its time, just like the new one is, I suppose. Which is to say, it was much more a slasher film plus. Mostly slasher stuff, but with extras. Extras like a really intense...
by Ira | Dec 10, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
So—can confirm: Suspiria does bring an acceptable amount of noise. It’s not perfect. I’d say a good portion of it doesn’t quite work in the end. But enough of it does, particularly for someone who’s fully intending to now go and watch the original version of it…and to...
by Ira | Dec 9, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
The Joy; she press so hard up against me at night. It fills me up. Dogs (and cats) are so devoted to us. If you give them love and attention, take care of their needs, you are everything to them. The whole world. It’s so wonderful to be needed like that, and in that...
by Ira | Dec 8, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
I really do wish we taught more of the downs of a legendary artist’s career. I understand why we don’t: there’s only so much time, only so long you can hold a student’s attention, and there is probably the most to learn from the works that were successful…but I’m...
by Ira | Dec 7, 2023 | Challenge, Journal
Sigh. Been “off” for a few days this week. Neck is sore (but, better today, whew). Almost have the finances all done. In a funk, nonetheless. A bit depressed, I think? Don’t really want to do anything. Watch anything. Go anywhere. I rarely get like that. Part of it,...
