Hello there! We’ve had a good deal of new members in the past week, so I want to take this opportunity to get to know each other.
As most of this newsletter is my worldview and opinions, you probably have a good sense of who I am and why I choose to spend my time sharing my political beliefs on Al Gore’s internet.
Enough about me — I want to learn about you! Here are a few questions to get you started:
Who are you? (What’s your name, where are you from, what’s your passion?)
Why do you read JoeWrote?
What are you excited about? It can be something happening in your personal life, a cultural shift that energizes you, or even an upcoming movie or video game.
*Bonus* - Is there anything you want me to write about next?
Feel free to share whatever you're comfortable with.
Hey Sean! I can promise the Rubin finale is coming! TBH the ending is ssooooooo dumb that it makes my brain numb. That'll be the next fun thing I write though, guaranteed.
Nathan For You is one of the funniest, most original shows in the past decade. I hadn't heard much from Nathan since then, so I'm with you in being stoked for The Rehearsal.
Hi Joe I'm Sonja and I live in Albany NY. Former professional musician turned lawyer. I like to read JoeWrote because a law school friend recommended Joe as a great guide to understand Socialism from a worker-centered perspective. (My friend was right, thank you Joe!) Right now I'm excited about everything everywhere all at once, nope, learning how to play chess, dancing bachata, and starting a new job at the public defender.
I really enjoyed NOPE. I felt like I was able to get a read on the chimpanzee scene pretty easily (and it was my favorite part of the film) but the spaceship/carnivorous camera aperture/surveillance creature eludes any one neat interpretation. I thought it was meant (among many other things) to represent the extractive menace of surveillance capitalism. But I've seen other theories advanced online - more centered on the experience of anti-black racism - that I like a lot too.
I'm really glad I got to see it in theaters. TBH I was so excited about the Aliens! that I had a hard time deducing themes and messages. I'll definitely need a re-watch!
I’m Kevin and I’m currently living in the Madison, WI area. I couldn’t find a place to share music I love with like-minded people, so I built it.
I read what Joe writes because while I don’t always agree with Joe’s ideas/solutions, I like that they make me think. Except for nationalizing airlines. :)
There are a ton of new records coming out over the next few months that I’m looking forward to.
I LOVE your approach: "I couldn't find what I was looking for, so I built it." IMO, that's where the best content comes from. The audience can really tell when its authentic and not another knockoff. Keep it up!
I'm Joe, and I live in Denver. I write JoeWrote because Socialism is often painted as a fantasy: "hippies and dreamers who just need to 'grow up' and 'don't understand economics.'" That sort of thing. I want to explain how these policies are practical, obtainable, and beneficial. I'm super passionate about movies and television, so you'll see some cultural coverage in here. Speaking of, I'm excited for the new PREY movie. (Which maybe I'll write about??)
Sean (NC)
Found you breaking down the Rubin book somehow?
Excited about The Rehearsal, currently
More Book reviews (and finish the Rubin!)
Hey Sean! I can promise the Rubin finale is coming! TBH the ending is ssooooooo dumb that it makes my brain numb. That'll be the next fun thing I write though, guaranteed.
Nathan For You is one of the funniest, most original shows in the past decade. I hadn't heard much from Nathan since then, so I'm with you in being stoked for The Rehearsal.
Hi Joe I'm Sonja and I live in Albany NY. Former professional musician turned lawyer. I like to read JoeWrote because a law school friend recommended Joe as a great guide to understand Socialism from a worker-centered perspective. (My friend was right, thank you Joe!) Right now I'm excited about everything everywhere all at once, nope, learning how to play chess, dancing bachata, and starting a new job at the public defender.
Hey Sonja! Nice to e(meet) you! First, I'm really happy you're finding value in my writings. If that ever changes, let me know.
I have so many questions about being a public defender, but I'll save those as this is a public communication channel.
How'd you like NOPE? I saw it recently and really enjoyed it.
Nice to meet you too Joe!
I really enjoyed NOPE. I felt like I was able to get a read on the chimpanzee scene pretty easily (and it was my favorite part of the film) but the spaceship/carnivorous camera aperture/surveillance creature eludes any one neat interpretation. I thought it was meant (among many other things) to represent the extractive menace of surveillance capitalism. But I've seen other theories advanced online - more centered on the experience of anti-black racism - that I like a lot too.
I'm really glad I got to see it in theaters. TBH I was so excited about the Aliens! that I had a hard time deducing themes and messages. I'll definitely need a re-watch!
I’m Kevin and I’m currently living in the Madison, WI area. I couldn’t find a place to share music I love with like-minded people, so I built it.
I read what Joe writes because while I don’t always agree with Joe’s ideas/solutions, I like that they make me think. Except for nationalizing airlines. :)
There are a ton of new records coming out over the next few months that I’m looking forward to.
I LOVE your approach: "I couldn't find what I was looking for, so I built it." IMO, that's where the best content comes from. The audience can really tell when its authentic and not another knockoff. Keep it up!
I'll kick us off!
I'm Joe, and I live in Denver. I write JoeWrote because Socialism is often painted as a fantasy: "hippies and dreamers who just need to 'grow up' and 'don't understand economics.'" That sort of thing. I want to explain how these policies are practical, obtainable, and beneficial. I'm super passionate about movies and television, so you'll see some cultural coverage in here. Speaking of, I'm excited for the new PREY movie. (Which maybe I'll write about??)