Student Copes with Loneliness Through Horrible Film Binge
The pain of a recent breakup coupled with the stress of remote learning have brought local student Melanie Ryan to the point of spending their time consuming subpar cinema. Ryan stated that “this method of seeking emotional release in the absence of human contact” has made them “all too aware of what humans are capable of creating.”
“Did you know there’s an entire body of musical promotional films? I wish I didn’t. John Lennon did get to say ‘pussy’ in the Beatles one, though,” Ryan declared. They noted that, after viewing Willie Nelson’s promotional Netflix original three times within one 24-hour period, they were left with the piece of wisdom that “‘Art is like a fart: if you force it, it’s shit.’” Ryan elaborated, “That was in the outhouse scene. Speaking of, I did watch a film about a girl with an anus for a mouth, called ‘Eat My Shit.’ I’d give it one and a half stars, I truly do not recommend it.”
“To make matters worse, I’m not even a film student!” Ryan lamented. “I gain nothing from this academically. I’m just depressed. All that said, watching ‘Killer Condom’ or an installment of the ‘Evil Bong’ film series helps me remember why I appreciate Wim Wenders’ films so much. And I guess it helps my mental health at least a little bit.”
Kaz Nuckowski is a Copy Editor for the Muir Quarterly. They are usually found in Half Dome laughing and encouraging students to share their wit or giving their own suggestions to make everyone else laugh. Never doubt Kaz and their skills because they will surprise you, especially when the spread has a comic open and they are feeling inspired!
