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Movies · by Cian Kelly · 2026-09-30

Notes from a very normal quiet Sunday with Movies after a tiny failure

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where directors stopped feeling new.

I know this is a tiny sample size, but after 10 attempts the pattern is pretty clear. When I keep the setup simple, I actually follow through.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

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Lucía García · 6 likes

This made me smile more than expected. That is where the boring checklist helps. This belongs on a rainy evening list.

Cedar Atlas · 2 likes

@bakerPilot91 This. Exactly this.

Wei Lim · 1 likes

I had the same reaction to boring.

Bianca Santos · 1 likes

Beautifully concise.

Mateo Cruz · 1 likes

Maybe, but the tradeoff seems bigger than the post suggests. The 7-minute rule is underrated.

Silver Comet · 0 likes

I wish more posts had this much context. This is more useful on a tired weekend than on a perfect day.