This week's episode is brought to you by Swords of Northshire, makers of extremely well-made custom blades.

So, it's finally here.

You might remember back in January, I mentioned that the fine folks at Swords of Northshire had agreed to sponsor the show and were sending me a custom sword.

I'd never been able to find one back when I was doing Iido,

because I'm much taller than average for Japan,

so most of the pre-made stuff just doesn't fit me.

Well, now I finally have a custom piece, fit to my size,

and let me tell you, it's beautiful,

and I can really feel the difference in having something

correctly balanced for my own body. I've posted some photos and some of their better quality

professional photos if you want to have a look at what they made me over at isaacmyre.net

slash swords. Head over there to take a look and if you're convinced, follow the link to order

your own,

and support the podcast at the same time. That's isaacmyre.net slash swords, and one more time,

a hearty thank you to the fine folks Japan podcast, episode 335, an autumn afternoon.

As I've probably made clear to you all by now, I like movies.

I like them in a lot of different ways.

The creativity that goes into everything from writing a script to producing a final cut allows for a lot of interesting choices that can shape a narrative for good or bad.

That collaborative process can create something truly incredible or truly horrible,

though that too can be fascinating in its own way.

Beyond that creative component, a film, like any piece of media,

can be such an interesting window into the time it was produced.

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