Journal - May 2022 - Streaming Freedom, Angry Fuel

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Old-TV love met streaming freedom; crisis news and petrol anger spiked, while film craft, Halo visuals, and ambition stayed constant.

30 May
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27 May
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26 May
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25 May
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A VICE News video about Jenin showed an indoor firearms-training scene with two men in sunglasses. A brief note mentioned wanting an introduction through Jonathan.
24 May
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A late-night Halo episode played on VLC, with Cortana-style overlays and a quiet indoor scene. The visuals landed as a simple, satisfying watch.
23 May
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22 May
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A Channel 4 report about Sri Lanka’s petrol shortage set off anger at leadership and disbelief at public patience. The night ended with talk of accountability and sanctions.
21 May
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A wish to be around tech leaders was written, followed by a late-afternoon replay of Christopher Cross’s “Sailing.” Ambulance was praised for the song scene.
20 May
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A top-ten favorites list was updated, led by American Psycho and The Hateful Eight, with classics like Godfather and Jurassic Park. A few older picks were cut.
19 May
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18 May
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An Ambulance trailer clip played with Christopher Cross’s “Sailing,” while most of the lyrics were kept obscured. One clear line landed and carried the moment.
17 May
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Old appointment-viewing shows came to mind, from X-Files to Gilmore Girls, alongside frustration about missing episodes. Streaming felt freeing.
16 May
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Late-night X-Files thoughts linked Sri Lanka to aliens and low gravity, then a Harsha Fernando clip sparked a Masons memory.
15 May
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Loved movie music, calling La La Land better than Moonlight and praising great songs when they land on-screen.
14 May
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A David Mamet clip sparked admiration for dramatic writing. Later, “Red Red Wine” and an intermission note drifted into reflective, comedic edits.