Apted and 56 Up

I feel a deep loyalty to Michael Apted's wonderful documentary Series, now in it's 8th installment.



I still remark on how old, curated TV shows and newspapers fed inspiration to me about exciting things in the world. I'm almost certain that I happened across 42 Up years ago, while watching the influential Siskel and Ebert. This was not a highbrow film series, but mixed in with the popcorn reviews from Chicago were notable independent gems, like this series and Whit Stillman's Barcelona.

So I shared the review of 56 Up from yesterday's Times with whoever would listen. Go watch this movie, open in New York now and in SF soon.