The movie Paterson and Jim Jarmusch give us the opportunity to compare the work of making poetry with material forms of creative work and the waged work of bus driving.
Poetry and Work in “Paterson”
Month: February 2023
River of Grass
“River of Grass” is a film that explores the theme of insignificance in the grand scheme of the universe. Set in the Florida Everglades, the film follows Cozy, a bored housewife, and Lee, a gregarious stranger she meets in a bar.
After a series of events, the pair become convinced that they have killed a man and go on the run. However, their actions feel inconsequential against the backdrop of the vast and unyielding natural world. The film’s ending shot of freeway gridlock heading off into the distance further reinforces this theme. The characters in the film exaggerate their own importance, but Reichardt ultimately suggests that life existed long before they came along and will continue long after their drama has ended.
Hot Cup of Coffee on a Cool Day
Happiness is a hot cup of coffee on a cool, cloudy day. I happened to be in Glendora, where I planned to take some photos. I ended up taking only a few. The town is noted for its lollipop trees. Free parking is important. I thought this leaf-shaped bike rack was […]
Two Red Adirondack Chairs
Two red Adirondack chairs I spotted on my walk today
Fountain at Harvey Mudd College
I spotted this fountain at Harvey Mudd College today. I’d never seen it before.
Paintings of Roland Reiss
Stellar art exhibit in Claremont