Watched Derek Jarman’s Caravaggio last night and was impressed anew by the beauty of what he does: and the boots-on-the-ground humility of it, for lack of a better word; or maybe there isn’t a better word. The audacity, the combinations, the style, the revelation (in one of the “special features” interviews) that, to make the floor all sumptuous and Vatican-shiny, they poured water over the rough concrete of the quasi-bunker where the movie was made … Pretty inspirational. Their budget was small, and they had crazy amounts of fun. Also inspirational. If you haven’t seen the film, or Jarman’s work, do yourself the favor and have a look. Also look at Caravaggio. Also read this, which I haven’t yet but mean to. Also, pour some water on something and make it look cooler!