There was a time when I used to think Miranda July was being quirky on purpose. Her projects tend to be humorous, dark, tender, and heartbreaking. Pretty digestible stuff. Also, entertaining. But after her last movie The Future, I left feeling that she’s just plain wacky. Not necessarily in any good way or bad way, but just plain wacky. Take her for what she is and what her art offers, you know? BUT! I do stand firm in the fact that Miranda July is a bona fide artist who can provoke people to question themselves and their immediate world. Personally speaking I’ve also found myself approaching self-realizations that usually haven’t been previously explored.
That said, I’m intrigued by her very next project called “We Think Alone.” It is a 20-week email program where you literally subscribe at this website to receive very “mundane” emails straight from the outboxes of participants that include Rodarte, Lena Dunham, Sheila Heti, and Kirsten Dunst. Be sure to sign up before the end of June because the first message is due to arrive July 1st. Needless to say, should be interesting!