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  "publishedAt": "2026-06-15T22:00:34.000Z",
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  "textContent": "You ever dread writing a sentence because you know its going to ruffle some feathers? I've been debating on exactly how to approach this for a while now, but I'm just going to go ahead and say it. I'm not a Quentin Tarantino fan. Sure, I liked his first few movies, but I feel like he peaked at __Reservoir Dogs__ and honestly its a struggle for me to get through anything after __Jackie Brown__. I won't go into all the details, because I'm not looking to tear down anyone who is a fan, but his films just aren't for me.\n\nNot only do I not love his movies, but his opinions rub me wrong often. He's a loud-mouth, and always has been and that's part of his image. But sometimes he says stuff and I just sit back and think, \"Who are you?\" Then five minutes later he'll say something else and I feel like we share a brain. This particular post is about one of those moments where we think alike.\n\nRecently, Quentin wrote an essay in __Sight and Sound__ where he discussed current films. The quote that stood out to me was:\n\n> I loved going to the movies. These days, however, the concept of what is a movie is more inclined to inspire contempt in me than generosity.\n\nI feel this to my core. Sheesh, maybe I should give Quentin a break. I couldn't have worded my feelings about most current films any better. I see a trailer, or watch a film, and I often walk away uninterested and unfulfilled.\n\nBut what really sold his opinion was this quote:\n\n> .... but nothing that really held me in its grip and swept me away to the magical land of enjoyment that I used to visit regularly and was the reason I loved movies above all other artforms.\n>\n> ****These days I’d rather read a book.****\n\nFuck... like seriously. He's not wrong. As my passion for movies has been reduced, I find myself enjoying a good book more than ever. Which led me to question, why do I get so bent out of shape on the weekends about trying to find something to watch when I have plenty of books? Why do I only read before bedtime or on my lunch break?\n\nAnd so, this weekend, I stopped the struggle. I decided to finally check out the first book in the __Murderbot__ series. Then I read through __I Am Legend__ by Richard Matheson, while also reading __The Equalizer__ by Michael Sloan. And ya know... I had a blast. I didn't worry about finding something better to watch, I didn't get pissed off at some four quadrant storytelling or shitty CGI. I just allowed a world to materialize in my head and life was good. It really made me think that maybe what I need right now is just a break from the television in all non-interactive forms. Maybe it's time to make a dent in these books and learn to love the art of storytelling once again.",
  "title": "\"These Days I'd Rather Read a Book\"",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-15T22:00:37.000Z"
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