I have been super busy as of late so the blogs have been slow in coming. As of right now though, I have three computers working at the same time - editing, compiling, rendering and outputting various audio and video projects, so I have time to write while they churn away. I have also had time to watch some really good television. DOCday is my favorite television event as of late since I have such a strong love for documentaries. My previous favorite stations TLC, Discovery, History Channel etc. are becoming overrun with CRAP! Yes, Monster House, Monster Garage, Mail Call, and other 'reality' shows have replaced a large number of documentaries that used to all but makeup these networks.

Today, I saw Amargosa and was blown away. It is the story of the theatre in Death Valley Junction where for the past 33 years former New York dancer Marta Becket has performed her own ballets to a theater of mostly empty seats. When you first meet her, you instantly think, "this is a nutcase," but as you hear her story you see that while indeed she may be tilting at windmills to the rest of the world, she is the living epitome of living a dream. If you ever wanted inspiration to strip away all the day-to-day junk and pursue what really moves you - Marta Becket is it. I cannot say enough about this film.
RATING 10 out of 10

- posted by Chris @ 7:39 PM