Why?

This is a blog revisiting the works of writer/director/musician John Carpenter.

I’m a fan of John Carpenter’s films and his music. I’ve considered him one of my favorite directors ever since I’ve began to take notice of such things – things that, if done adequately, aren’t noticed. Things that if they are done well become the cornerstones for why we enjoy the films we enjoy.

I’m not particularly qualified – I’ve never gone to film school, although I’m hyper aware that in this project, I might come off as stereo-typically pretentious as someone who has. I’ve never made a film with a narrative, but I’ve seen my fair share of films who have dropped the ball in that respect.

I’m approaching this in the manner of a fan. I’ve loved all of the movies I’ve seen of his – although I haven’t seen some of them in years, and some I’ve only seen once. This project should be interesting – I already have thoughts on a lot of these films. Do they hold up the way I expect? What did I notice on this watch? I hope you join me on this journey.