Final Post for Class

Well, this blog has been an experience.


As I wrote in my first post, Exceptional Film Reviews was originally an assignment for a blogging class.  I have thoroughly enjoyed my time writing, and now it feels nice to eliminate the pressure of posting multiple times every week.


I think the experience of blogging seems a bit dated, but I enjoy it.  Writing is one of my favorite parts about school, and this blog allowed me to experiment with how I can convey my thoughts.


I really liked the freedom to express myself in this blog.  I often find it hard to express myself verbally, and I found my descriptions of the films to be better than usual because I am able to check my errors and read everything over multiple times before posting. 


Blogging is almost entirely storytelling, even if it is often informational as well.  Some people may think film reviews are useless, but I find film criticism to be an art.  It takes talent to weave a story about a story while keeping it interesting and not ruining that original story for the audience.


This class was so fun for me.  My posts rarely felt like an assignment because I was so interested in my topic.  I could see this blogging experience being tough for people that lose interest and become uninvested, but I think the freedom this class provides makes it perfect for anyone with a passion to explore something.


I wish I'd prepared some better people to interview before this class.  It is tough to find somebody that wants to talk about movies as much as I do, and a lot of people don't entirely understand why they feel a certain way about a movie.


Finally, I have made the decision to keep Exceptional Film Reviews going.  This blog helps me cement and save my thoughts about the films I watch, which I actually care about.  I also enjoy sharing my thoughts with the world, even if my world is probably about to get about 10 people smaller. 


Unless I somehow acquire a huge following, there will not be much frequency to my posting.  However, I will post at least once a month because I love movies.  I hope you've enjoyed reading my reviews at least half as much as I've enjoyed writing them.