Interesting question regarding why we choose one genre or art form, or whether we mix it up. I feel my choice to write mostly in the essay form suits my interests, voice, and skills, but I actually did start out publishing very short fiction and creative non-fiction. I don't do this much anymore, I think because I find that for me, writing fiction feels too vulnerable somehow. I always say that I am not at all creative or artistic, because I have no talent in any other creative areas, yet I seem to discount my writing in this statement!
Wow! I never knew Auster was involved in film projects. My biggest exposure to him was via the excellent Mazzuchelli/Karasik graphic novel 'City of Glass,' which inspired me to get some of his books including The NY Trilogy from Strand. Sadly, I never found the time to actually read them. Feeling inspired now to finally give em a whirl plus to check out some of the movies mentioned here, esp. 'Smoke.'
I really enjoyed "Smoke" and "Blue in the Face". I remember the menace in "The Music of Chance" with Mandy Patinkin and Joel Grey, and it was unsettling. Thank you for expanding on the meaning of Auster's films, it's interesting. As to your final question I write in an attempt to express an idea as well as I can, or convey my joy in something that has interested me. I write in the hope of making a connection with someone, or even to draw to their attention something they haven't yet come across but might enjoy. I "open myself to a variety" as you say because there are so many things to be interested in. This is also why I read. It's a two-way thing.
So cool that you’ve seen all these films! Thanks for sharing your fantastic reasons for writing. It’s always good to seek more inspiration through other writers. Thank you
Yes - working alone has a down side as well as the positives.
Interesting question regarding why we choose one genre or art form, or whether we mix it up. I feel my choice to write mostly in the essay form suits my interests, voice, and skills, but I actually did start out publishing very short fiction and creative non-fiction. I don't do this much anymore, I think because I find that for me, writing fiction feels too vulnerable somehow. I always say that I am not at all creative or artistic, because I have no talent in any other creative areas, yet I seem to discount my writing in this statement!
Wow! I never knew Auster was involved in film projects. My biggest exposure to him was via the excellent Mazzuchelli/Karasik graphic novel 'City of Glass,' which inspired me to get some of his books including The NY Trilogy from Strand. Sadly, I never found the time to actually read them. Feeling inspired now to finally give em a whirl plus to check out some of the movies mentioned here, esp. 'Smoke.'
I really enjoyed "Smoke" and "Blue in the Face". I remember the menace in "The Music of Chance" with Mandy Patinkin and Joel Grey, and it was unsettling. Thank you for expanding on the meaning of Auster's films, it's interesting. As to your final question I write in an attempt to express an idea as well as I can, or convey my joy in something that has interested me. I write in the hope of making a connection with someone, or even to draw to their attention something they haven't yet come across but might enjoy. I "open myself to a variety" as you say because there are so many things to be interested in. This is also why I read. It's a two-way thing.
I hadn't heard the term mise-en-abyme before, though I have always found the phenomenon itself fascinating.
So cool that you’ve seen all these films! Thanks for sharing your fantastic reasons for writing. It’s always good to seek more inspiration through other writers. Thank you