Would I love to?
Absolutely. Having the opportunity to write about what I love is amazing and very satisfying.

If I have just one hour every evening, should I just post the thoughts of the day in smaller entries?
Yes.

Do I write for you or for me?
For you – no question. This space is to share observations and trivial thoughts about pop culture that I hope you can relate to or appreciate. The site is intended to be a diversion and a procrastination tool.

How do I draw people to the site consistently and entice them to read non-Lost related articles?
I’m not really sure. I have a large and loyal Lost constituency, which I love. Although my viewership goes through the roof after each Lost episode post, the number of visits to this site dips severely in the ‘offseason.’

Would I like to consolidate this blog with the home site (www.jopinionated.com) and overhaul both for a more professional look and feel?
Indeed.

Do I have big plans for the blog in the near future?
Yes, including interviews with people who will make you laugh. And sing.

So thank you for your patience.

Once is this year’s indie-film-that-could, an inspiring story about two musicians who meet in Dublin, Ireland and form a complicated yet beautiful relationship. The movie is not a musical by any means, but it does feature several songs written and performed by lead actor Glen Hansard (of The Frames) and lead actress Marketa Irglova. Hansard, who also appeared in The Commitments, is quite charming as ‘the guy,’ and his chemistry (musical and otherwise) with ‘the girl’ Irglova is both realistic and compelling. 

There are three things I love about this film – the setting, the soundtrack and the overall spirit of the movie.

I am a huge fan of and support independent film. So should you. Go find your local arthouse theatre and make an afternoon of it for Once.

It is a bold move, and I love it. Well done.