Sunday Candy #22
The Only True Currency, What's the point? Frances Ha, Palm Trees & Pleasantries
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Essay: The Only True Currency in this Bankrupt World
Have you ever read or watched something that felt so entirely “you” in a way that it’s almost as if the creator made it specifically for you?
That’s how I feel about the movie Almost Famous.
To me, it’s flawless, but more importantly, it’s beautifully sincere.
And there’s this one line that’s always stuck with me because it reminds me of how being our most uncool selves is necessary in order to build connection.
Here’s a snippet of my essay:
“From the moment my teenage eyes met the quirky opening credits, I could feel myself falling deeply in love with the film Almost Famous.
It’s Director Cameron Crowe’s love letter to rock ‘n’ roll, and more importantly, to music fans. And as a teenager whose identity was baked in being a music fan, I strongly identified with the movie’s sentiment. But what especially resonated with me was a particular moment…”
What’s the point?
On the topic of being uncool and building connection, there’s an excerpt from Derek Sivers’ Hell Yeah Or No I’ve been thinking about lately.
Mostly because I’m constantly reminded how quickly self-doubt can hit, and how easily we can talk ourselves out of doing things. Particularly, things we care about deeply, like creative work. Actually, especially creative work.
It’s definitely not unusual for me to find myself asking “what’s the point?”
I don’t know if anything I put into the world is “useful” to you, or anyone. But I do know that I love writing, I love making things, and I love creating Sunday Candy.
And more than anything, I love that this a bridge of connection between me and you. And maybe you connect with it and me, and maybe you don’t.
But “the work” is part of my uncoolness.
And my uncoolness is my little contribution to the world.
Frances Ha (2013)
One of my favorite monologues comes from the film Frances Ha directed by Noah Baumbach. Frances [Greta Gerwig] pours her heart out about what she wants in life and love and literally nobody cares. It’s funny, awkward, beautiful, and perfectly earnest.
I love it. Maybe you will too.
Playlist:🌴Palm Trees & Pleasantries🌴
That’s all for issue #22 of Sunday Candy!
Until next time.
Stay tender,
Sandra
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Sunday Candy #22
Keeping up the streak my friend! Filled with so many gems...
The Derek Sivers part is such a big topic I've had in my head lately, and you just gave me an angle that saves me all the trouble and struggle, will come back to it often!
And Frances Ha and focusing specifically on the dialogue/monologue, ooof... have you seen this video essay about Noah Baumbach's mastery of human dialogue? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHp639vhUJg& So much to talk about around it, thank you for highlighting this beautiful and uncool monologue.
On to listening to the playlist now!
Ooh I just made a date with myself to watch Frances Ha and Almost Famous :-)