Of the other things floating around in my brain, I've felt myself somewhat craving Albuquerque rock more than usual lately. Polyester Blues by Oh, Ranger! has always been a favorite. Ditto for Tedious Bliss by Feels Like Sunday. I've even been thinking about digging up some Hollis Wake to listen to. I miss these bands. Not quite like I miss being 22 but awfully damn close. And it makes me sad because I have to wonder:
Whatever Happened to All of These Guys?
miss you all.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
namaste
Like everyone else on the planet, I have thoughts about LOST. With every apology in the world to one of my best mates, I'm glad its over. There's a certain beauty to finality. To be able to step back, wipe your brow and whistle, "Sure glad we survived that," that's a beautiful thing.
But was it any good? Glad you asked.
Because, while I would hate to get writerly on anyone, the finale stirred up thoughts on the craft for me more than anything else. Yes, there were plot threads left dangling so negligently that OSHA inspectors everywhere are spontaneously bursting into flame. We don't know what [insert your biggest nagging question on what the island is or how it works here] is and now we never will. Losties will be arguing over the more vague elements of this show's mythology for years to come.
But was it any good? Glad you asked.
Because, while I would hate to get writerly on anyone, the finale stirred up thoughts on the craft for me more than anything else. Yes, there were plot threads left dangling so negligently that OSHA inspectors everywhere are spontaneously bursting into flame. We don't know what [insert your biggest nagging question on what the island is or how it works here] is and now we never will. Losties will be arguing over the more vague elements of this show's mythology for years to come.
And I'm okay with this. I don't need to know every single why there is out there. Life comes at a pretty fast clip for all of us and most of the time, we don't get an explanation as to how or why. What defines us and our character is how we react to that. And in that light, I thought the finale was pretty damn resonant emotionally.* Had they left characters dangling, I might be singin a different tune.
Of course, if we're being honest, I am an admitted David Lynch fan. And, if nothing else, that's taught me that the questions are and always will be far more important than the answers.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
A True Devotchka
Back from a week's vacation. And now back to work. Which means I won't be able to blog the last week's happenings for a few more days. Instead, I leave you this shot from a Gogol Bordello + Devotchka + Jesse Malin show in Baltimore.
picture by Aaron Pennington
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