tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post2632752136997183541..comments2024-03-27T21:42:56.131-05:00Comments on 1001plus: A Good Old Boy Drinking Whiskey and RyeSJHoneywellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-72005009113272875082013-12-26T12:33:34.156-06:002013-12-26T12:33:34.156-06:00In a lot of ways, a film like Requiem for a Dream ...In a lot of ways, a film like <i>Requiem for a Dream</i> is a modern version of <i>The Lost Weekend</i> without the cop-out ending. It'll be interesting when you get to that one.<br /><br />You're right about the quality of writing, too. I'm happy if I can churn out one sentence I really like per review.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3166297507174717122.post-41631499880956969692013-12-26T02:39:52.491-06:002013-12-26T02:39:52.491-06:00I agree wholeheartedly with every word.
It is his ...I agree wholeheartedly with every word.<br />It is his fear he is battling, but the booze is no support at all. It undermines his strength to fight his fear and instead offer a short term escape, something he keeps opting for in everything in his life. He is not a man who face challenges.<br />I know how it is to write poorly. It happens all the time. If you obsess about it you really do not get anything done. One needs to lower the bar and accept that crap has its merits too. It cannot be gold every time. <br />I hated the ending too.<br />TSorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208153011927807857noreply@blogger.com