Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.

First up, in this video essay by Thomas Flight, he’s analyzing Hollywood’s obsession with the theme of ambition, by taking a closer look at praised projects that are centered around this theme like The Bear, and contrasting it with its opposite, Wim Wenders and Takuma Takasaki’s film Perfect Days. So why is this theme so popular? Ambition is a central conflict in most people’s lives. Humans are driven to succeed, provide for our loved ones, survive our hardships, and come out stronger on the other side. We want. Making ambition a deeply relatable touchstone that draws in a viewer, especially when it’s presented in a big romantic way on screen.

What are other themes that you feel drawn to in films or series, that speak to you on a deeper level as a person and creator? I’d love for you to share them with us in the comments below and explain why the theme keeps resonating with you despite its common use.

Here at Stage 32, we’re all driven by our passions, ambition, and love for what we do. We’re here to put in the work and support one another along the long road to success. A few weeks ago, I got an email from a friend of mine letting me know that after many years of hard work and setbacks, he’s finally moving his project forward with a full greenlight into pre-production! It’s been a 12+ year journey and his relentless perseverance is what got him here. It’s a wonderful reminder that we only fail when we stop trying. Learn more in this video!

As always, here at Stage 32, we love to share stories and knowledge with our fellow film fans. Know someone who would love this content? Share it with them! Tag them below! You can keep up with all of our content by subscribing to the Stage 32 YouTube. For more inspirational, educational, and motivational content on all things entertainment industry, follow me on Instagram and X @rbwalksintoabar.

Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

Thomas Flight | Hollywood’s Obsession with Ambition

RBWalksIntoABar | Never Surrender

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