Hello again! This month was quite busy for me, so I wasn't able to write of film as much as usual, but the rest of the world didn't slow down, so I've got tons of great stuff here to share!

Also, switching this newsletter to monthly was a perfect decision, because now I feel like the quality bar is properly high for the things I'm able to share. I truly stand behind everything linked below, and I think you'll enjoy any of it you check out.

Until next time, have a wonderful iPhone release month September!

Birchtree Stuff

Two Twenty Two: Wallpapers for iOS 16

It’s been nearly a year since my last wallpaper pack…inspiration just wasn’t striking me, but the iOS 16 lock screen customization was just the kick I needed to get another pack out there. I’m really happy with how this turned out, especially on iOS 16. Here’s the base set

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Does Hollywood Actually Make More Sequels and Super Hero Movies Than They Used To?

Yes and yes. The Data I used Box Office Mojo to look at the top 10 grossing movies in the U.S. from 1980 through today. I could have gone further back, but I’d consider the post-Jaws and Star Wars era to be the start of the modern era of

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Notable Links

• Let's kick things off with a new, variable, and free font, Manrope!
• 1,000 Inspiring Websites
• Figure is a tricky new daily game
• Notable People lets you see the most notable person born anywhere in the world. See who's most notable from your home town!
• I've been writing less about crypto/NFTs/web3 stuff recently, and that's largely because the hype has died way down, and it's becoming more and more clear that it's really all a bunch of junk at the moment.
• Many Americans casting teachers as the enemy is a big problem, and it's no wonder fewer people are looking for a job in the field now.

Good Videos

On Repeat

• The Mountain Goats are one of my favorite bands ever, and their latest, Bleed Out, is another gem. This is one of their more energetic outings too, which is always fun.
• Sylvan Esso are just a rock-solid pop outfit and their latest is a really good time start to finish.
• And finally, The Arctic Monkeys announced a new album coming later this year, which inspired me to go back spend some time listening to their sophomore record a few times. It's still an absolute banger.