Nathan Timmel
The Blog
Will it Play in Iowa?
I’m not sure that question is being asked anymore. At least, not by Hollywood.
The Upside to Infertility
My wife and I couldn’t conceive naturally. Her eggs are… scrambled. Or poached. Or something like that. I’m sketchy on the details.
The Eventual Passing of a Four-Legged Family Member
My dog doesn’t know he’s dying. How would he? He’s a dog. Unfortunately, I’m all too aware of the fact he’s doesn’t have much time left.
Why It’s A Wonderful Life Still Matters
I always “got” the point of It’s a Wonderful Life, but it never really hit home before. When I saw the film earlier in life, I still had goals, hopes, and aspirations.
2017 in Cinema
Because I like to rank things, here are the movies I saw in the theater in 2017 in order from best to worst.
All That’s Wrong with Star Wars: The Last Jedi
Since there are no real problems in America or the world, I thought I’d write up some useless thoughts on Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.
Can We Still Laugh at Louis C.K.?
As Louis C.K.’s world crumbled around him, comedians in my Facebook feed started posting: “No! Not Louis!” They were heartbroken by their hero’s downfall.
Hollywood Knows No Secrets
Let me tell you a secret about Hollywood: there are no secrets in Hollywood.
How Silence Still Cripples Us
Though silence = death, even today, people can still willfully ignore any topic that makes them uncomfortable. This allows problems to fester, and continue.
A Pair of Troublesome Teenagers
I was a complete shit as a teenager. Which is OK, because that’s what teenagers are supposed to be: complete shits.
A Letter to my Son About Rape
“We talk about how many women were raped last year, not about how many men raped women.”
The Knowing
My daughter has always been a picky eater, and I don’t mean that in the classic sense. Most children are “picky;” my child has been to an eating specialist several times.