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Before I even read Shay's fifth consecutive post, I too considered Bruce Baillie's, "All My Life" to be my favorite film so far. I know I've expressed my problem with being able to stay awake during some films but this was far from it. I couldn't look away from the amazing color. The hot oranges and reds were piercing. It was one of the simplest pieces we've seen, yet it all of the detail and continuous movement was perfect. I wish that it would have kept going. Three minutes was not enough to capture this scene. I agree with William when he says that because of its simplicity, the viewer's mind was not clouded or bothered with hectic images. We could sit back and let our minds wander. The song in the background fit perfectly as well, it added even more beauty to the scene. Finally, I think one of my favorite aspects was the continuous movement. The slow roll of tape kept my eyes and attention focused. Even though I was certain what would come next, I was still interested. "All My Life" held the idea of active looking, and I think that is what I respect about Baillie's film making. So much talk about such a simple three minute piece seems silly but for some reason, it worked.