I'm a little late responding to this video cause, speaking of unpleasant life circumstances and events, I lost a friend in the last few days. He was not a long-time friend, he entered in my life less than a year ago, but we created a meaningful friendship, mostly a long distance one, due to his health problems and the fact the we didn't live exactly in the same area. I write this because he was a fellow cinema lover, he loved cinema with all his passion (and he was a very passionate human being, indeed) and cinema, amongst other things, helped him a lot during difficult and painful times. The joy and pleasure that he was able to achieve, in his condition, from cinema and art in general always moved me but at the same time filled my spirit. So I thought that this is an example of the comfort and joy that our passion can bring us, even in the most difficult times. So Luke, live your passion with joy and without hurry, at your own rhythm. Sorry for the long comment, but this was also a way to remember my friend in a cinema related "place". And I understand perfectly your feelings about your nans in this moment, I've always had a beautiful relationship with my grandparents during my life. I lost my grandpa last year after a period of sickness and it sucks, yes. I still have my two nans with me, and I should and would like to pass much more time with them. Life sometimes distract us from the most important things. It's not good, but it happens. Sorry from the long comment and all the best for you and your loved ones!

Wishing you and your grandparents good health and all the best. We're all excited to see what you're working on for your new 2024 plans

Sorry to hear about you and your family’s health concerns! I lost all of my grandparents when I was young and would love to talk to them now, so it’s completely understandable and sensible to prioritise your time. All the best to you and yours and looking forward to seeing more in 2024!

Mate don't stress, we've all been there. Including the allergies, I don't think non allergy sufferers realise how annoying they are! Take care and looking forward to your next video, whenever that may be.

all the strength and best for you and your loved ones. Just take care of yourself. And if you watch a nice movie, want to talk about it… we are here waiting!

Coincidence: as I watch this my copy of the MoC The Love of Jeanne Ney (Pabst, 1927). I'm watching 1 MoC a week focusing on the 1920s. I do love this film series.

How do you feel about original mono soundtracks compared to new remixes? I recently bought the Bond 50 collection for £10 but people on a Blu-ray forum said I made a huge mistake and I should have imported a USA Bond 50 set instead because all the films on the USA set apparently have superior mono tracks whereas only about half the films have the mono soundtracks on the UK boxset.

God bless you Luke. I watch on a smart tv so don't comment often. Take things at your own pace mate and whatever happens in the future don't part with your MOC it would destroy your mental health (I know it would mine) I have had my hernia done and it's a simple operation. A few weeks rest and you'll soon be fighting fit again. If you can smash through Shoah you can do anything. Mines still unwatched on the shelf.