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# The Birchtree Newsletter, September 2022
- URL: https://birchtree.me/blog/the-birchtree-newsletter-september-2022/
- Published: 2022-09-01T09:00:44.000Z
- Updated: 2022-09-01T09:00:44.000Z
- Author: Matt Birchler
- Tags: newsletter, #Import 2023-06-01 22:41, #Import 2025-03-29 19:29

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 16It’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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/25/31/25312b2a-2d5b-4d01-ba92-e6755efc202c/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/06/Birchtree-Logo.png)BirchtreeMatt Birchler![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/25/31/25312b2a-2d5b-4d01-ba92-e6755efc202c/content/images/2022/08/Hero.png)](https://birchtree.me/blog/two-twenty-two-wallpapers/)

[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![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/25/31/25312b2a-2d5b-4d01-ba92-e6755efc202c/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/06/Birchtree-Logo.png)BirchtreeMatt Birchler![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/25/31/25312b2a-2d5b-4d01-ba92-e6755efc202c/content/images/2022/08/Sequels-3.png)](https://birchtree.me/blog/does-hollywood-actually-make-more-sequels-and-super-hero-movies-than-they-used-to/)

## Notable Links

- Let's kick things off with a new, variable, and **free** font, [Manrope](https://www.manropefont.com/?ref=birchtree.me)!
- [1,000 Inspiring Websites](https://www.supercreative.design/weblist/1000-inspiring-websites?ref=birchtree.me)
- [Figure](https://figure.game/?ref=birchtree.me) is a tricky new daily game
- [Notable People](https://tjukanovt.github.io/notable-people?ref=birchtree.me) 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](https://calpaterson.com/blockchain.html?ref=birchtree.me) 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](https://jessicalexicus.medium.com/nobody-wants-to-teach-anymore-66f09b877b11?ref=birchtree.me).

## Good Videos

Incredible documentary following the Bernie Sanders 2020 campaign for a few stops (good even if you don't agree with Bernie's policies)

Get up to speed with the recent climate bill in \~20 minutes

This is one of the most joyous videos on YouTube

Tom Scott is a glutton for punishment lately 😂

Honestly, the best explanation of the future of computing I've seen in a while

## On Repeat

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/25/31/25312b2a-2d5b-4d01-ba92-e6755efc202c/content/images/2022/08/2022-09.jpg)

- The Mountain Goats are one of my favorite bands ever, and their latest, [Bleed Out](https://album.link/i/1622211546?ref=birchtree.me), 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](https://album.link/i/1634501941?ref=birchtree.me) is a really good time start to finish.
- And finally, The Arctic Monkeys [announced a new album](https://arcticmonkeys.com/?ref=birchtree.me) coming later this year, which inspired me to go back spend some time listening to [their sophomore record](https://album.link/i/251499221?ref=birchtree.me) a few times. It's still an absolute banger.