I've mentioned the wonderful Grant Snider a number of times in the past, but that won't stop me from doing it again. His funny-yet-always-keen-eyed sketches on writing and creativity speak to me (and my emotional condition as a writer) nearly every time I see them.

It's not a great film, really. But it's a great film for a Friday night after a long work week; a twisty-twirly time-travel movie disguised as a flashy and (at least occasionally) clever thriller. (Or is it a flashy-yet-sometimes-clever thriller disguised as a twirling, twisting time-travel movie? I can't quite recall...)

If you've got a moment, take a look at this video clip of a (recent?) rehearsal featuring violinist Daishin Kashimoto, conductor Sir Simon Rattle, and the members of the Berlin Philharmonic. On the surface, it seems pretty straight-forward, but the backstory detailed in this Classic FM blog post reveal that there's more going on here than meets the eye (and it's fantastic).

"Only lasting a few short minutes, the moon will plunge the Earth into the darkness of its shadow as it passes in front of the sun. This short film by Wylie Overstreet and Alex Gorosh explains what happens during a total solar eclipse and why you won't want to miss it."

“There is peace even in the storm.” ― Vincent van Gogh