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Soul Crushing Work
30 May 2012

Soul Crushing Work

by David Licata | posted in: Champion Tree Project, Other Work, The Film | 2

There is a phrase David Milarch of Champion Tree Project (now Archangel Ancient Tree Archive) used a few times when I interviewed him for A Life’s Work: “soul satisfying.” I like that phrase, it’s self-explanatory and it’s what we all … Continued

David Milarch, grants, music, Novas, other obsessions, The Crusher
Music? You Got It.
28 May 2012

Music? You Got It.

by David Licata | posted in: Other Work | 0

I created a Music Page, now links to all the posts that contain me playing classical guitar are easily accessible. It’s right there on the left, and will remain there for good. So if you need to hear me noodling … Continued

classical guitar, music, other obsessions
Book Review on the Filmmaker Magazine Blog
25 May 2012

Book Review on the Filmmaker Magazine Blog

by David Licata | posted in: Other Work | 0

In 1976 Werner Herzog hypnotized his cast of actors and directed one of the strangest narrative films in the history of cinema, Heart of Glass. Alan Greenberg, then a young writer, aspiring filmmaker, and Herzog disciple, was on the set, … Continued

Heart of Glass, other films, other obsessions, Werner Herzog, writing
Stephen Hawking, R.I.P.
24 Apr 2012

Stephen Hawking, R.I.P.

by David Licata | posted in: The Film | 0

Thanks to Peter Kim for reaching out and alerting me to his great graphic. Simple, elegant design. I love it. How about you?

design, other obsessions, Stephen Hawking
Another Present for You!
11 Apr 2012

Another Present for You!

by David Licata | posted in: Other Work, The Film | 4

Here’s me playing an Aria by Joh. Anton Logy (1650-1721), recorded at the Licata Studios (my bathroom). It’s the first piece most classical guitarists learn. [sc_embed_player fileurl=”http://alifesworkmovie.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/logy_j_a.mp3″] Which is to say it’s very easy to play. Which is not to … Continued

classical guitar, Joh Anton Logy, music, other obsessions
Who Inspires Me? Johan Santana
26 Feb 2012

Who Inspires Me? Johan Santana

by David Licata | posted in: The Film | 3

Michael, an amazing amazing staff person here at Playa has informed me that pitchers and catchers have already reported to spring training. This brought to my mind my hapless Mets. And that brought to my mind Johan Santana. Have you … Continued

baseball, Johan Santana, other obsessions
Dispatches from Playa: What’s the Filmmaker Reading?
18 Feb 2012

Dispatches from Playa: What’s the Filmmaker Reading?

by David Licata | posted in: Other Work | 4

Like any residency, Playa has a library. And like most residencies, Playa’s library contains some classics (Shakespeare, Twain), some unexpected gems (a collection of Audre Lorde poems), and a whole mess of regional books. There are books about fauna (Field … Continued

Groupies, other obsessions, What's the Filmmaker Reading?
More Photos of Playa
31 Jan 2012

More Photos of Playa

by David Licata | posted in: Other Work | 2

Here are some photos of my surroundings these days. Hope you enjoy them.

artist residencies, other obsessions, photography, Playa Summer Lake, slideshows
Bob Marovich’s Top Ten All Time Gospel Recordings
13 Dec 2011

Bob Marovich’s Top Ten All Time Gospel Recordings

by David Licata | posted in: Black Gospel Music Restoration Project, Guest Blogger | 0

Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, radio announcer, and journalist. Since 2001, he has hosted “Gospel Memories,” a weekly radio program featuring classic gospel on WLUW Chicago. He is currently at work on a book-length history of gospel music … Continued

Bob Marovich, gospel music, Guest Blogger, lists, other obsessions
What Makes Me Happy? Community
2 Dec 2011

What Makes Me Happy? Community

by David Licata | posted in: The Film | 0

November was a good month for the A Life’s Work blog; it had substantially more views than in any previous month, and November has 30 days! Why? Because of you! Yeah, you. You read it. And some of you shared … Continued

community, other obsessions, What Makes Me Happy?

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Filmed over 15 years in locations throughout the US, A LIFE'S WORK is a documentary about long-term thinking, a meditation on Deep Time, a film essay about legacy.

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