Thank you for the update, and I hope Death of a Clown is also paying off financially too! I am now going to go back and watch the movies in the 28 Days Later franchise, and wait for the latest one to come out on Prime. Good work as a teacher trying to inspire, because it seems the reverse is almost too often the case.
I recall seeing an interview with Tim Burton some years back, where he said you could see how imagination was slowly drummed out of most children by visiting almost any elementary school in America, public or private. You would look at the drawings posted inside and outside classrooms from art class. The Ks,1s, 2s would be wild and full of all kinds of strange creatures, but by the time you got to Grade 6, you could see that a kind of uniformity had set in, and a lot of that imagination was lost because it was simply not nurtured or encouraged.
Got one series rec for you - I am watching a British SF drama (2 seasons) called The Rig.
That is wild! I just took my daughter to see the movie and loved it. Congratulations to him, and what a thrill it must be for you to know you were a part of his journey. So glad Death of a Clown has been enjoyed as much as it has been—the praise is well-deserved!
What a wonderful story, Cath, I'm so glad Sam followed his dreams, and how nice to see it in real life. I am so glad to hear Death of a Clown is bring appreciated as it should be, and that it's really resonating with people (I'm not surprised!). Fabulous photographs! You live in such a beautiful part of Wales! Thanks for sharing!
I always look forward to your beautiful photos, Cath, and doing a little armchair traveling 🖤
And what pride you must feel for your former student!
I’m thrilled (though not surprised) that Death of a Clown is striking so many notes. It’s such a treasure.
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Thank you, Nicole. Your words are much appreciated. x
Thank you for the update, and I hope Death of a Clown is also paying off financially too! I am now going to go back and watch the movies in the 28 Days Later franchise, and wait for the latest one to come out on Prime. Good work as a teacher trying to inspire, because it seems the reverse is almost too often the case.
I recall seeing an interview with Tim Burton some years back, where he said you could see how imagination was slowly drummed out of most children by visiting almost any elementary school in America, public or private. You would look at the drawings posted inside and outside classrooms from art class. The Ks,1s, 2s would be wild and full of all kinds of strange creatures, but by the time you got to Grade 6, you could see that a kind of uniformity had set in, and a lot of that imagination was lost because it was simply not nurtured or encouraged.
Got one series rec for you - I am watching a British SF drama (2 seasons) called The Rig.
Thank you!
Thank you, Stephen, and yes it's sadly true about kids' creativity, but I think there are multiple reasons for the decline.
Re The Rig, we've watched and enjoyed it! :)
That's such an inspiring story about Sam, Cath!
I was delighted to hear about it, Bev.
This is the best newsletter I’ve read this month. Big feels! ❤️
Aw, thank you so much, Lucas!
That is wild! I just took my daughter to see the movie and loved it. Congratulations to him, and what a thrill it must be for you to know you were a part of his journey. So glad Death of a Clown has been enjoyed as much as it has been—the praise is well-deserved!
Thank you, Matthew. Honestly, I'm beyond thrilled to see him achieve this!
What a wonderful story, Cath, I'm so glad Sam followed his dreams, and how nice to see it in real life. I am so glad to hear Death of a Clown is bring appreciated as it should be, and that it's really resonating with people (I'm not surprised!). Fabulous photographs! You live in such a beautiful part of Wales! Thanks for sharing!