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The Commonplace Book is where film and literature meet life’s unspoken questions. Each post dissects storytelling—not just as craft, but as a force that shapes and is shaped by human experience.

Blending critique with personal insight, I explore existential longing, the push and pull of individuality and universality, and the raw intersection of narrative form and emotional truth. Whether unpacking a filmmaker’s visual language or the philosophy behind a literary style, the goal remains: to trace the fragile line between life and art.

For those who see storytelling as more than entertainment—who crave depth, aesthetic precision, and creative fire—welcome to The Commonplace Book.

Yours,

Brock Eldon