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Book of the week: The Power of Unlimited Imagination by Neville Goddard. I enjoyed it because he talked a lot about the bible, which I’m quite familiar with. But he gave a new spin on it. His perspective is that the bible is not a historical account at all, instead, it’s a collection of stories and characters within each person’s psychology. Christ is not a person to emulate, but a way of being. Following God means following your truest self. The thesis is that by choosing to think and act in accordance to your deepest values, the power of your imagination becomes limitless, just as Christ could do anything. I enjoyed the read, and this is the first experience in nearly 10 years that entices me to crack open the bible again.

Funny of the week: Barnes and Noble Firing SNL sketch. This was very silly, with a huge list of SNL celebs and some extra funny people too. I loved it.

Short one this week, send me some recommendations! Much love,
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Movie of the week: The Player by Robert Altman. This movie is fun, tense, and brilliant every step of the way. Also my favorite performance from Tim since Shawshank.

Doc of the week: Stutz by Jonah Hill. Kind of a mix between a buddy comedy between Jonah and the therapist, and the therapist teaching tools that I liked while I was watching, but to be honest I already don’t remember them. Thanks Mike for the recommendation.

Fun album of the week: 11:11 by Biig Piig. I’ve been following Biig Piig since 405 came out, I just really enjoy her sound and production stye.

Groundbreaking album of the week: Alligator Bites Don’t Heal by Doechii. She’s dope, running flows that are so grimey and unique, and I’m all about it. My body just starts dancing when her music is going.

Throwback album of the week: Trilogy: Past Present Future by Frank Sinatra. Arguably his weirdest work, my favorite track from it explains a trip through all the planets, and what each one is known for. But if I’m being really honest, the only reason I listen to it is because I want to hear Frank Sinatra sing “Uranus is Heaven” in full sincerity 🤣

Have a beautiful week! Much love,
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Experimental short of the week: Canvas by Sophia Stoller. This beautiful experimental dance film is well worth the 7 minute run time. The reason I know about it is I production managed the VFX in it! Yes, there are VFX in this dance film, and trust me, you’ll notice them when they happen. I’m proud of all the creatives that put this together, the end product turned out phenomenal. The link to watch it is in my bio.

TV show of the week: Sakamoto Days by Masaki Watanabe on Netflix. If you need some mindless silly fun, look no further. Meet Mr. S, once the deadliest hitman in Japan, but he fell in love, retired, and got fat. Now 5 years later, his past is coming back to kill him! Luckily, underneath those layers of ramen noodles he still possesses his skills to take anyone out, even with ridiculous everyday objects. Tons of laughs, and a good time romp through and through. Thanks Kalyn for the recommendation. During our cross country road trip a couple weeks ago, we watched the whole season!

Book of the week: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy. I listened to it, but I imagine the drawings add to the fun. A similar vibe to Winnie the Pooh, a child makes friends with animals who teach each other heartwarming life values. This book is chock full of love pouring from the author, and you feel it in every word.

Album of the week: Choke Enough by Oklou. Oklou has been on my radar since her track Entertnmnt in 2020. This album is more mature than that party anthem, and brings the listener on a journey. I loved it, I’d say reminiscent to Laura Groves and Billie Eilish, but Oklou is very much doing her own thing.

Movie of the week: Shawshank Redemption by Frank Darabont. This is a must watch for me at least once a year, it’s just so damn good. I love everything about this movie. If you haven’t watched it yet, please stop what you’re doing and watch it right now! If you have watched it before, take this as your gentle reminder that it’s time to revisit.

Have an amazing week, and keep those recommendations coming. I love sifting through art and presenting what in my opinion is the best, most accessible, and most impactful.

Much love,
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Granmy edition! Here are four albums that won Grammys, all of which I loved.

Surprise delight: Cowboy Carter by Beyonce. I had heard about this album when it first came out, but I doubted that she would take a genre I’m not always crazy about and make something worthwhile out of it. When I saw how much love she was getting for it at the Grammys, I decided to give it a shot after all. I was blown away by the experience of it. It’s one of those albums that’s more of a journey, than simply a collection of tracks. And this journey is thrilling and sonically sexy. I learned my lesson, never doubt Queen Bey!

Up and coming pop star winner: The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan. The first time I heard Good Luck Babe, I was blown away by the ending. I love songs that scratch against expectations. This whole album is brilliant, simply enjoyable and makes me excited to keep following Chappell.

Rock album: All Born Screaming by St. Vincent. This album is a full reinvention of her, and her sound. She’s a badass.

Background album of the week: Hackney Diamonds by The Rolling Stones. They’re still making music? Yessir, and it’s smooth. I cleaned to it and time melted, my chores and the album were done before I could blink.

Book of the week: The 12 Laws of the Universe by Manhardeep Singh. It’s a quick read (or listen in my case), so quick in fact that I listened to it twice in a row. The concepts are simple and well explained. Very digestible, and after listening to it I pulled up a one pager that lays out all the laws of the universe. If you’ve heard of and/or used the law of attraction, you’ll enjoy learning about several otherz that work hand in hand. Thank you Marina for the recommendation.

Have an excellent week, much love!
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I finally watched: The 400 Blows by Francois Truffaut. It’s been on my list for a looooong time. It’s got a taste of cinema verite, but also a plot. This was my first time watching a movie made for adults where the main character is a small boy. It’s heartbreaking and beautiful. Thanks to John for the firm recommendation (he made me promise to call him within a week to tell him what I thought of it.)

Feel good movie of the week: Singing in the Rain by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly. One of the rare movies that I consider perfect, and would recommend to anyone e who doesn’t adamantly hate musicals. If you need to be lightly uplifted by silliness and joy, look no further.

My pick for best picture of the year: The Brutalist by Brady Corbet. Yes, I haven’t seen all of the other best picture nominees yet, but this one is captivating and incredibly unique. I had the pleasure of watching it in 70mm at the Vista theatre, which makes a 3:39 run time much more palatable. The structure of the film is unique, and every aspect of it tells the same story of brutalism across all mediums present in filmmaking. Also, although it feels throughout as if this were a biopic, it’s entirely fiction.

Sleeper movie of the week: Better Man by Michael Gracey. This movie is about a pop star that I had never heard of before, and it seems nobody else im America has either. Luckily, this movie’s success is not dependent on previous knowledge of or empathy for the main character. Why is he monkey? It’s never spoken of or explained, but I feel that using that visual device made the main character more interesting, relatable, and rootable. Thanks to Joel for the recommendation.

Track of the week: Subtraction by Sysdemes. You simply can’t help but dance when this track comes on. Sysdemes is promising talent and I’m looking forward to listening to what he comes out with next. taken in Hollywood - Los Angeles by @weeklycurator

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I had a really hard time willing myself to write or really do much of any creative work while the fires were starting here in LA. But I’m finally back with hopefully some uplifting words about music and movies that will make you feel more alive, and grateful for people who devote so much energy to bringing their creative visions to life.

Album to relax or meditate to: Seraphim by Irfan. This is slow, quiet meditative ambient music that holds me in a soft embrace, with a palpable soul.

Throwback album of the week: Alvvays by Alvvays. I’ll alvvays remember when I saw them live as they were touring this album in Salt Lake City. It was a small grungy beer bar, it couldn’t have held more than 200 people shoulder to shoulder. It was halloween night, so many of the audience were in costume. And after their first song ended, somebody yelled “play monster mash!” And he yelled it again after each consecutive song until the lead singer finally said “we’re not playing monster mash.” Which elicited a string of boos in the scant audience. Other than that, they were great.

Movie of the week: Nosferatu by Robert Eggers. This film is more of a slowly moving painting, and there’s one scene that I find myself thinking about almost every day, simply because of how beautifully macabre it was.

Versatile album of the week: Mezzanine by Massive Attack. I listened to this album three times in a week, which I normally would never do, but it’s damn applicable in many situations. First, to accompany sitting at my desk and doing some ostensible type of work. Second, driving. And third, hosting an impromptu dinner party. The music works, and it stays interesting.

Thanks for tuning in for my art appreciation, see you next week.

Much love,
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Best Christmas movie: The Apartment by Billy Wilder. We all know that I’m hugely biased because Billy is one of my all time favorite directors, but out of all the christmas movies I watched with family this season, everyone enjoyed this one the most.

Best background album: Cinema 3000 by Common Saints. The cover is also badass. This music goes smoothly behind any work or cleaning you’ll find yourself doing, it’s chill and smooth.

Throwback album of the week: Junk by M83! I used to listen to this constantly when it first came out, and it played well alongside a dinner party. Such a fun album.

New to me album of the week: Still Bill by Bill Withers. Bill was one of the artists who I've always loved one track from "Ain't no sunshine" but didn't think to see what the rest of his music is like. It's all pretty great!

happy new year, and much love.
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TV of the month: Twin Peaks by David Lynch. I’ve been hearing for years that this is one of the greatest shows ever made, and now I understand why. It’s unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. Yes there are other shows set in small woodsy towns, with elements of magic, and mystery, and romance, and murder. But this is in a league of it’s own. It feels eerily self aware without ever being overtly “meta”. I love that some of the main characters are just strange people who don’t typically get a featured role in a show. All of the acting feels incredibly authentic. Somehow this show is grounded and dreamlike at the same time. I could go on forever, and I’m constantly asking people now if they’ve watched it because I want to talk about it. Thanks to Dave for the recommendation.

Jazz album of the week: Portrait by Samara Joy. Professional precision is ultra satisfying. Thanks Megan for the recommendation.

Surprise album of the week: Goat Rodeo Sessions by Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile. Orchestral folk, slightly experimental, and every song ends leaving you wanting more. Thanks Megan for the recommendation.

Surprise show of the week: Ikea Heights by Paul Bartunek and Dave Seger. During the 2009 writers strike, these guys decided to gather their actor friends and shoot a soap opera… set inside of Ikea!! It’s hilarious and brilliant. I think I discovered it via reddit. Watch on youtube.

Have a great week, and happy holidays!

Much love,
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Only 1 album today, GNX by Kendrick Lamar. This thing SLAPS. I’m not even a third through it yet, but I can tell this is the best album I’ve listened to all week. No question, mostly because I haven’t listened to any other albums yet this week. Thanks Aaron for the rec.

I’m impressed by the unique bass sounds and patterns on each track so far. It’s refreshing, after what feels like 5-8 years of mostly the same feeling bass on hip hop tracks throughout most artists. Kendrick giving a commanding reminder that he is the greatest rapper in the game right now, and I’m here for it. Side note, I’m in the market for my next car, and I almost started looking up GNX’s for sale in LA, but I’m positive there’ll be a huge price hike now that Kendrick is repopularizing it.

That’s it, just one this week. Enjoy 🤩🤩🤩

Much love,

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Missed last week, but jumping right back in with 4 albums and a movie!

Classic album of the week: Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd. One of my all time favorite bands and their most famous album. Nuff said.

Gorgeous female vocals of the week: Already Always by Bess Atwell. The whole album is chill but brilliantly composed bangerz! Great soundtrack for cooking relaxing.

Background music album of the week: Melancholia by Lynnic. Thanks Aaron for the rec, this is excellent for working too.

Deep dive into an artist I already love: You Don’t Mess Around With Jim by Jim Croce. I had listened to 3 of his songs many many times, and am working on Operator on the guitar. So I was listening to Operator yet again, and Spotify automatically started playing the rest of this album. The whole thing is solid, I enjoyed driving to it.

Classic movie of the week: Raging Bull by Martin Scorsese. I had always heard great reviews about this film, and it did not disappoint. It lays down the foundation of Scorsese’s favorite subject matter, a man who builds a big life for himself, and lets his ego burn it all to the ground.

Much love,
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I love analog photography, and I also love inspirational quotes. I’ve collected 100’s of my favorite quotes in a note doc on my phone since 2015. I scroll through them when I need a little pick me up. After my 100 day dopamine detox, it became clear how my information diet plays a big role in my perspective of life, similar to the phrase “you are what you eat.” With that analogy, think of this package of quotes as a little information snack. Here are 5 that are especially speaking to me today. One of these 5 analog photos was taken with an iphone, which one do you think it was!? Photo credit for the middle 3 photos to @aaronsteenhoek the rest are mine.

Much love,
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