Hey all, let’s pretend that you noticed my absence last week and move forward willingly, shall we? If you head on over to The Cinema Monster, you’ll notice a few changes. You know, the layout, header, fonts, widgets, etc… Also, I’ve finally gotten around to updating the blogroll. I’ve added a lot of new faces so be sure to check out my fellow bloggers and give them a follow. If you notice that your blog isn’t on there, please inform me and I’ll act accordingly.

So yeah, apart from the new appearance and such, there isn’t much going on superficially. That being said, I’d like to discuss a few things if you don’t mind.

1). I’ve found it difficult to write up reviews for films lately, the past couple of weeks roughly. My heart hasn’t really been in it, if I’m to be honest. It’s getting better as of late, and I somewhat understand where this newly found lack of motivation is stemming. I’m putting it aside as best I can and you should expect new reviews late this week or early next week.

2). This kind of coincides with point number 1. I feel that this is my blog, yet I haven’t put much of myself in it, like it’s too professional and serious. I figure that’s why I haven’t been scribing, simply because it stopped being fun. So, I plan on having a lot more fun and excitement around here, and more importantly, more of me and what I love.

3) I’m thinking of starting a new segment. It’ll be entitled “Mystery Review” and it’ll consist of me picking a review or article and posting it under a side widget. So, what’ll happen is that a reader will see it, click it, and be directed to an article from one of my fellow bloggers or readers. I think it’ll be a good way for cinephiles to interact, meet new people. and find new blogs. Let me know what you think. Oh and you may also submit one to me and I plan on changing them weekly.

4). If you haven’t voted in the new poll, please do so soon! Click here to be redirected.

5). I think I’m going to start posting about television series as well. I do watch a lot of TV and would love to share my thoughts and here yours.

That should just about do it. This post is only temporary, plan on keeping it for 24 hours and deleting. It’s just an update for those who care. I promise I’ll pick up and be chipper, you know, right as rain soon. Thank you all for your continued support throughout my first blogging year!