October 22, 2004
I hate seeing brilliant people fail at what they want to do. Especially brilliant creative people, who often seem more prone to depression, drug addiction and/or suicide than anyone else (creativity so often seems bred from unhappiness). Some people have no sympathy for artists who shoot their talent right back into their arms, but it makes sense to me. I saw a screening of the documentary Dig! the other day, and the seemingly inevitable failure of musical genius Anton Newcombe was heartbreaking to behold; and it scared me a little bit too.
On the other hand, we have the subject of the truly unbelievable documentary Overnight, who...well, here's my review.
I think I might make a short film about baseball on Saturday, but I'm really not sure yet.
Posted by David Lowery at October 22, 2004 5:54 AM
Comments
It's difficult to be creative in an environment where you know no one will ever understand you. The idea of numbing yourself is an easy out--you don't have to try anymore. You can be just like everyone else: an average simpleton. Escapism is always easier to cope with than reality, and in certain environments its almost necessary. I'm just glad there's always been a day after for me.
Posted by: Just another anonymous kook at October 22, 2004 11:49 AM