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A short Herzog doc. Follows Walter Steiner as he shatters ski-flying records.
It’s wild to witness Steiner, seemingly built for one specific function, realize that function at 1/20 speed. Dreamlike. I love how Herzog finds subjects like these, capturing something special where others wouldn’t look twice.
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There are so many. I have great love for The Great Ecstasy of Woodcarver Steiner.
Jan 29, 2024
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Maybe some unorthodox choices but I’ve always been into non-narrative, experimental documentaries. Some of the best I know are “As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty”, “Koyaanisqatsi”, “Sans Soleil”. These were some of the purest, most powerful cinematic experiences I’ve had in my life, so I’d suggest you peep them.
On a (slightly) more conventional note, literally any documentary made by Herzog
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Not just for dads! Informative and soothing. So many subjects and typically feature a wide range of perspectives. Long live PBS.
Jan 23, 2024
Hard not to look like an asshole when you whip this out in public. But who cares! It’s a classic for a reason. Whitman’s prose flows gentle, like floating beachgrass on bright ocean waves. Or whatever.
Jan 24, 2024
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Arguably the most consistent way to hang out with friends at least once a week. So many venues have them. Activity! Camaraderie! And you usually learn something.
Thursday is the best night for this, I think. Gives you something to look forward to other than the weekend.
Jan 25, 2024