Ah, summer...
Well, you're here, you're finally here. And it's glorious. And I want you to chew me up and spit me out because I want to be affected by all your amazingness.
I have a feeling that some of these have been made. I'm sure they have; but, nonetheless:
1) I'd like to see a documentary about a group of actors from a former hit TV show and where-are-they-now type of deal. I know we get some of that from: hey, ten years later, in the latest issue of
People, here's the cast of
Grease!; but, I'm talking something more in-depth that just photos, something like why is Ron Howard one of the most successful working directors out there (also successful at nepotism in getting his daughter's career highballed), and then there's Erin Moran is living in a trailer park. Really?
2) I'd like to see a documentary about the inner working of a non-profit ministry, and not just in the, they secretly suck shit way, but really, let's look up close and personal at people that really want to make a difference. And do, despite the every day crap that's thrown their way. They really want to make the world a better place.
3) Although we perhaps know it and really don't want to believe the depth of it in the industry, could we see a movie about how shallow, greedy and ultimately detrimental Hollywood is in the grand scheme of let's crush any hopes and dreams of real talent, originality and genuine story-telling that Americans may have. Yes, we love the fantasy and need the fantasy, as in, let's all go the movies and forget that America is in the midst of WWI; but, there's a difference between storytelling and "the industry." I guess I want a documentary about how the Kardashians and Gossip Girls are literally permanently scarring the souls and dreams of American kids.
4) And while we're on the subject of greed (I'm fascinated with greed), let's switch to politics. I would like a documentary chronicling, from infancy (or soon thereafter), to childhood, to higher education and on up to their own personal Jesus, the ever expanding ego and unattainable presidential trajectory of the likes of Ted Cruz, Rick Santorum, Donald Trump and perhaps even Hillary. I would like to know what makes these people tick, and even if they are stable enough to hold such a position of power.
5) I know there's one out there, and I just need to find it. Can we please see a documentary about happiness, and those people that live ordinary, extra-ordinary, mundane and even perhaps really crappy lives, and how they rise above it and find, simply, one way or another, through upbringing, insight, family or faith that place where they go, "hey this is certainly not what I intended for my life, but I am happy."
6) And for good measure, can I please see a documentary about what scientist believe will be the next
superdisease that will put a stop to this stupid miserable humanity that sometimes becomes too much.
la fin
