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The Limits of Excess

The Limits of Excess

When there is too much of everything, there is no room for anything. While this film has value, it shows why more constraint is not only good practice, but an essential need.
John McStravick Jun 23, 2025
Movie Moods

Movie Moods

Recently I was in position to binge watch a bunch of movies for several days. But the big question was— what do I watch? The bigger question was — what was I in the mood for?
John McStravick Oct 18, 2024
Crowning Achievement

Crowning Achievement

The Crown achieves the ability to lead the viewer in two directions at the same time, which leads to the sum total of exposing the layers of human complexity and the ability to hold two or more conflicting positions simultaneously.
John McStravick Apr 30, 2024

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