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Hi, I love this website, I stumbled upon it as I was looking for analyses on Silence of the Lambs. You should also have a PayPal account for donations – all you need is your email
Great idea! I’ve added this (I already had a PayPal account; I didn’t give it the visibility it deserved).
Hello Mr. Jacobs,
I am a senior at Hamilton College, majoring in Cinema Studies and French. I have learned a lot from your cinematic analyses. I particularly like how you devote space to important shots in a film and reflect on the role they play and on what they reveal about a director’s style. Would you be interested in publishing articles that follow a similar analytical method on your blog? I have some experience in writing about film and am eager to learn from you.
Thank you,
Ghada Emish