Some Notes on Film Vol. 1
8.5 X 5.5 / 56 pages / $4.50
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First issues of new zines tend to be ambitious, with the
creator trying to both convey the thematic content and build the foundation for
possible future issues. Some Notes on
Film is succinct in both of these aims – it is a zine that is visually
beautiful and brimming with exceptional writing. The introductory essay offers
one of the most coherent messages regarding the world of websites and blogs vs.
the world of print that I have ever read. Some Notes on Film then
explores a scene from “The Jerk”, a premise on art-maing proposed by Brian Eno,
and much more. This is a substantial work that film lovers and non film lovers
can enjoy. If a zine’s mission is to educate, entertain, and expand the
reader’s horizons, this one succeeds on every level.
