You can't prescribe meaning, you can't rush belonging. What you can design are the conditions for a city to become itself – the social anchors, the districts, the public places, and the systems that tie them all together. Success comes from cultivating culture, not imposing it.
Showing films in theaters is good for audiences, because it's the best possible way of experiencing cinema. Showing films in theaters is good for filmmakers, because it amplifies the artistry and grandeur of the idiom. Showing films in theaters is good for communities, because it supports the local creative ecosystem and provides jobs in the neighborhood.
The last time I invited readers to talk about their work, I got a thousand comments in just the first 24 hours. I spent days sampling some of the projects, and was impressed by the quality—we have a very talented group of readers here.
He moved to the block promising a new bookstore. He brought a whole lot more than that. Now no one is quite sure how to describe what happened outside Quirky Books.
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Underscored — save the words that stop you in your tracks.
