Hey there,
While still in school, my friend and I (Hey, John!) went to the Aran Islands by ourselves for Halloween.
Nowadays, you’d be arrested if you let your children go alone to a group of islands off the west coast of Ireland, but back in the “good old days,” it was fine.
Actually, around that time, myself and John wrote some poetry, so possibly we were *sent* to the Aran Islands to make us stop.
Who can say?
Anyway. Everyone got into the Halloween spirit.
Either you put on a mask and dressed up, or you left your door open to provide tea and biscuits to masked weirdos.
Because the island is so small, everyone knew everyone else – except me and John, and a few others – so once you masked up, you had to keep your mouth shut.
Saying, “I’d love a custard cream, thanks, Dermot,” would give you away.
Walking into town past groups of horribly made-up and completely silent people was great fun.
And very spooky.
Which is what I have for you today, with two video recommendations!
The Humans is a slow, nebulously oppressive comedy drama.
When Brigid and Richard move into their first flat, they invite Brigid’s family over to celebrate Thanksgiving.
This won’t be for everyone.
It’s verrry slow, and nothing happens, but the characters, dialogue, cinematography – and the dreadful, dreadful flat – are all excellent.
I loved it.
Check out The Humans here.
My second recommendation is a short film on YouTube, so you’ve no excuse not to watch it.
A man’s love for Whose Line Is It Anyway and The Mask takes him to a dark place…
Grab a cup of something, and your comfort blanket, for The Mask!
Chat soon!
Morgan
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