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An Experiment

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Good afternoon. Gigi the parti poodle here to introduce this week’s blog. For the past several days my novelist and I decided to conduct a small experiment. We wanted to know which types of MBTI personality types are most likely to write which types of genres. We thought it might help writers to know where their strengths lie. For instance, if you started off penning a comedy and suddenly hit a bout of writer’s block, could changing the genre or partnering the genre to something in your wheelhouse be of help? The idea came about when my novelist, who is taking a writing class in science fiction thought about a time in college when she remembered one of her literature professors who was teaching from the novel The Left-Hand Side of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin had mentioned that Sci-Fi writers were a niche group. My novelist, who had always thought this to be true, wanted to prove the theory. And so, she began looking up sci-fi writers and their corresponding personality types and started to see a distinct pattern. She then decided to pose the question to AI and came out with the same list as her save for one author. And that author was in the same quadrant as most of the other writers. And so, I proposed that we try this with all genres, and this was what we discovered:

Action: ESTP, ENTP, ISTP, INTJ, ESTJ

Dramas: ENFP, ISFJ, INFJ, INFP, ENFJ, ESFJ

Thriller: INTJ, ENTP, INFJ, ISTP

Horror: INFJ, INTJ, INFP, INTP, ISFP

Comedies: ENFP, ENTP, ESFP, INFJ

Romantic Comedies: ESFP, ENTP, ENFJ, ENFP, INFP

Fantasy: INTJ, INFP, INFJ, INTP, ISFP

Science Fiction: INTJ, INTP, ENTP, INFJ, INFP

Mysteries: INTJ, INFJ, ISTJ, INTP, ENTP

Broken down by type the list would look like this:

ESTJ: Action

ISTJ: Mysteries

ESFJ: Dramas

ISFJ: Dramas

ESTP: Action

ISTP: Action, Thriller

ESFP: Comedies, Romantic Comedies

ISFP: Horror, Fantasy

ENFP: Dramas, Comedies, Romantic Comedies

ENFJ: Dramas, Romantic Comedies

INFP: Dramas, Horror, Romantic Comedies, Fantasy

INFJ: Dramas, Thriller, Horror, Comedies, Fantasy, Mysteries

ENTJ:

ENTP: Action, Thriller, Comedies, Romantic Comedies, Science Fiction, Mysteries

INTJ: Action, Thriller, Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mysteries

INTP: Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mysteries

It bothered us greatly that no genre came up for the ENTJ. We thought this was odd. And so, we decided to also ask AI to give us a more in-depth answer for each personality. Here is what it came up with:

ESTJs—often called “The Executive” in MBTI theory—bring structure, clarity, and purpose to their writing. They tend to favor genres that reflect their values: tradition, leadership, and practical impact. Here’s a breakdown of the genres ESTJs often gravitate toward:

Genres ESTJs Often Write

•           Historical Fiction: ESTJs appreciate order and legacy. They often write stories grounded in real events, emphasizing discipline, leadership, and moral clarity.

•           Political Drama & Legal Fiction: With their strategic mindset and respect for systems, ESTJs excel at crafting narratives around governance, justice, and institutional conflict.

•           Military Fiction & War Memoirs: Their affinity for hierarchy and duty makes them well-suited to stories of command, sacrifice, and tactical decision-making.

•           Nonfiction (Leadership, Business, History): ESTJs often write to inform or instruct, especially on topics like management, civic duty, or historical analysis.

•           Mystery & Procedural Crime: They enjoy logical problem-solving and structured storytelling, often favoring detective fiction with clear resolutions.

Why These Genres Fit ESTJs

•           They value clarity, structure, and purpose in storytelling.

•           ESTJs often write with a moral compass, emphasizing justice, tradition, and leadership.

•           Their writing tends to be organized, direct, and impactful, often aiming to educate or uphold societal values.

If you’re crafting an ESTJ character or channeling their mindset in your own writing, think in terms of legacy, leadership, and logic.

ESFJs—often called “The Caregiver” or “The Provider”—bring warmth, empathy, and social insight to their writing. They’re drawn to genres that explore relationships, community, and emotional growth. Based on recent analyses, here’s a breakdown of genres ESFJs often gravitate toward:

Genres ESFJs Often Write

•           Romance: ESFJs excel at capturing emotional nuance, interpersonal dynamics, and heartfelt connection. They often write stories that explore love, loyalty, and the complexities of relationships.

•           Slice of Life & Contemporary Fiction: With their focus on everyday experiences and social harmony, ESFJs often write character-driven stories that reflect real-world challenges and triumphs.

•           Young Adult (YA): ESFJs are drawn to coming-of-age narratives that emphasize friendship, identity, and emotional growth.

•           Poetry: Their sensitivity to emotion and rhythm makes them natural poets, especially when expressing themes of love, loss, and beauty.

•           Fantasy & Science Fiction (with emotional depth): While not always their primary genre, ESFJs may write speculative fiction that centers on relationships and moral dilemmas.

•           Biographical & Inspirational Nonfiction: ESFJs often write to uplift and connect, sharing stories of resilience, kindness, and personal transformation.

Why These Genres Fit ESFJs

•           They value emotional resonance, social connection, and uplifting themes.

•           ESFJs often write with a strong moral compass, emphasizing empathy, loyalty, and community.

•           Their stories tend to be accessible, heartfelt, and character-focused, often aiming to comfort or inspire.

ISTJs—often called “The Logistician” or “The Inspector”—bring discipline, structure, and realism to their writing. They tend to favor genres that reflect order, tradition, and logical progression. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ISTJs often gravitate toward:

Genres ISTJs Often Write

•           Historical Fiction: ISTJs love accuracy and legacy. They often write stories grounded in real events, emphasizing tradition, duty, and moral clarity.

•           Science Fiction (Structured & Realistic): They enjoy speculative worlds with consistent rules, especially those that explore technological systems, governance, or ethical dilemmas.

•           Crime & Mystery: ISTJs excel at logical problem-solving and structured storytelling, often favoring detective fiction with clear resolutions.

•           Drama: They may write emotionally grounded stories that explore family, responsibility, and societal roles.

•           Dystopian Fiction: ISTJs are drawn to cautionary tales that explore the breakdown of systems and the consequences of disorder.

•           Psychological Fiction: Their introspective side may lead them to write stories that explore internal conflict, trauma, or moral ambiguity.

•           Nonfiction (History, Psychology, Law): ISTJs often write to inform or preserve knowledge, especially in areas that require precision and depth.

Why These Genres Fit ISTJs

•           They value accuracy, structure, and realism in storytelling.

•           ISTJs often write with a clear moral compass, emphasizing justice, responsibility, and perseverance.

•           Their stories tend to be methodical, grounded, and purposeful, often aiming to educate or uphold societal values.

ISFJs—often called “The Defender” or “The Nurturer”—bring empathy, tradition, and emotional depth to their writing. They’re drawn to genres that reflect human connection, moral values, and the quiet strength of everyday life. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ISFJs often gravitate toward:

Genres ISFJs Often Write

•           Historical Fiction: ISFJs love exploring the past, especially stories that honor legacy, family, and cultural continuity.

•           Mystery & Cozy Crime: They enjoy structured storytelling with moral resolution, often favoring gentle mysteries over gritty thrillers.

•           Fantasy (Character-Driven): ISFJs may write fantasy with strong emotional arcs, focusing on loyalty, friendship, and personal growth.

•           Young Adult (YA): Their sensitivity and insight into emotional development make them natural YA writers, especially stories about identity, belonging, and resilience.

•           Classic & Literary Fiction: ISFJs often admire and emulate timeless works that explore human nature, ethics, and quiet transformation.

•           Psychological Fiction: Some ISFJs write introspective stories that explore mental health, trauma, and healing, often drawing from personal experience.

•           Self-Help & Inspirational Nonfiction: Their nurturing nature often leads them to write books that comfort, guide, or uplift others.

Why These Genres Fit ISFJs

•           They value emotional authenticity, moral clarity, and personal connection.

•           ISFJs often write with gentle wisdom, focusing on healing, loyalty, and quiet courage.

•           Their stories tend to be intimate, reflective, and deeply human, often spotlighting unsung heroes or everyday resilience.

ESTPs—often called “The Dynamo” or “The Entrepreneur”—bring a bold, action-oriented energy to their writing. They thrive on excitement, sensory detail, and fast-paced storytelling. Here’s a breakdown of the genres ESTPs often gravitate toward as writers:

Genres ESTPs Often Write

•           Action & Adventure: ESTPs love adrenaline and movement. They often write stories packed with physical challenges, daring escapes, and high-stakes confrontations.

•           Thrillers & Crime Fiction: Their sharp observational skills and love of tension make them natural at crafting suspenseful plots, especially those involving deception, chase scenes, or psychological manipulation.

•           Romantic Comedy & Drama: ESTPs are charismatic and socially intuitive, which translates well into witty banter, flirtatious dynamics, and emotionally charged relationships.

•           Urban Fantasy & Supernatural: They enjoy blending real-world grit with fantastical elements, especially when it allows for stylish combat, clever protagonists, and rule-breaking magic.

•           Satire & Dark Humor: ESTPs often have a mischievous streak and enjoy poking fun at societal norms, authority figures, or pretentiousness through sharp, irreverent writing.

ESFPs—often called “The Entertainer” or “The Performer”—bring charisma, emotional vibrancy, and sensory richness to their writing. They’re drawn to genres that allow them to explore relationships, dramatic tension, and the thrill of the moment. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ESFPs often gravitate toward:

Genres ESFPs Often Write

•           Romance: ESFPs excel at capturing chemistry, emotional highs and lows, and the drama of love. Their stories often feature passionate characters and dynamic relationships.

•           Drama & Contemporary Fiction: They enjoy writing about real-life situations with emotional depth, especially stories that explore identity, friendship, and personal growth.

•           Young Adult (YA): ESFPs are drawn to coming-of-age narratives filled with social dynamics, self-discovery, and vibrant emotional arcs.

•           Fantasy (Character-Driven): While not always focused on world-building, ESFPs often write fantasy that centers on bold, expressive characters and magical experiences.

•           Comedy & Satire: Their playful nature and social intuition make them great at writing humorous, witty, and socially observant stories.

•           Memoir & Personal Essay: ESFPs often write from experience, sharing vivid stories that connect emotionally and inspire others.

Why These Genres Fit ESFPs

•           They value emotional immediacy, sensory detail, and relatable characters.

•           ESFPs often write with flair and spontaneity, favoring stories that entertain and connect.

•           Their writing tends to be expressive, engaging, and socially attuned, often spotlighting personal transformation or relational drama.

ISTPs—often called “The Virtuoso” or “The Craftsman”—bring precision, pragmatism, and a love of mechanics and action to their writing. They tend to favor genres that allow for exploration, problem-solving, and physical or tactical engagement. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ISTPs often gravitate toward:

Genres ISTPs Often Write

•           Action & Adventure: ISTPs thrive on movement and challenge. They often write stories featuring survival, exploration, or combat, with protagonists who rely on skill and instinct.

•           Thrillers & Espionage: Their analytical minds and love of strategy make them natural at crafting suspenseful plots involving deception, puzzles, and tactical maneuvering.

•           Science Fiction (Tech-Focused): ISTPs enjoy exploring how machines, systems, and innovations shape human experience—especially in gritty, realistic settings.

•           Mystery & Detective Fiction: With their problem-solving mindset, ISTPs often write stories centered on logic, deduction, and uncovering hidden truths.

•           Military Fiction & Tactical Drama: Their respect for skill, hierarchy, and precision often shows up in stories about elite units, covert missions, or battlefield strategy.

•           Survival & Wilderness Fiction: ISTPs are drawn to stories where characters must rely on resourcefulness and physical prowess to overcome nature or isolation.

Why These Genres Fit ISTPs

•           They favor hands-on protagonists who act decisively and solve problems under pressure.

•           ISTPs write with clarity, realism, and technical accuracy, often avoiding emotional excess.

•           Their stories often emphasize individualism, autonomy, and mastery—themes central to ISTP psychology.

ISFPs—often called “The Adventurer” or “The Artist”—bring sensitivity, aesthetic depth, and emotional authenticity to their writing. They’re drawn to genres that allow for personal expression, beauty, and introspection. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ISFPs often gravitate toward:

Genres ISFPs Often Write

•           Poetry: ISFPs are deeply attuned to emotion and sensory detail, making them natural poets. Their work often explores love, nature, identity, and fleeting moments of beauty.

•           Romance & Contemporary Fiction: They write emotionally rich stories that focus on relationships, personal growth, and the quiet drama of everyday life.

•           Fantasy (Lyrical or Character-Driven): ISFPs may write fantasy that emphasizes wonder, emotional journeys, and symbolic landscapes rather than rigid world-building.

•           Young Adult (YA): Their empathy and introspection make them well-suited to coming-of-age stories that explore identity, belonging, and emotional resilience.

•           Memoir & Personal Essay: ISFPs often write from experience, sharing heartfelt reflections on life, love, and transformation.

•           Artistic or Experimental Fiction: They enjoy pushing boundaries with form and style, often crafting stories that are visually or emotionally evocative.

Why These Genres Fit ISFPs

•           They value authenticity, beauty, and emotional depth.

•           ISFPs often write with a gentle, introspective voice, focusing on personal meaning and aesthetic experience.

•           Their stories tend to be intimate, expressive, and quietly powerful, often spotlighting the inner lives of characters.

ENFJs—often called “The Protagonist” or “The Teacher”—bring passion, empathy, and visionary depth to their writing. They’re drawn to genres that explore human connection, transformation, and moral complexity. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ENFJs often gravitate toward:

Genres ENFJs Often Write

•           Fantasy (Epic or Allegorical): ENFJs love crafting symbolic worlds that explore good vs. evil, personal growth, and societal transformation. Their stories often feature chosen-one arcs, moral dilemmas, and emotionally resonant journeys.

•           Romance & Drama: With their emotional intelligence and insight into relationships, ENFJs often write stories that explore love, sacrifice, and interpersonal dynamics.

•           Science Fiction (Social or Ethical): ENFJs may write speculative fiction that critiques society, explores future ethics, or imagines transformative change.

•           Mystery & Psychological Fiction: They enjoy unraveling human motives and exploring inner conflict, especially when it leads to redemption or revelation.

•           Classic & Literary Fiction: ENFJs are drawn to timeless themes of justice, identity, and human nature, often writing with philosophical depth.

•           Biography & Inspirational Nonfiction: Their desire to uplift and guide others often leads them to write about real-life heroes, change-makers, or personal growth.

•           Webtoons, Manga, and Comics: ENFJs often enjoy visual storytelling that blends emotion, action, and character development.

Why These Genres Fit ENFJs

•           They value emotional depth, moral clarity, and transformational arcs.

•           ENFJs often write with a visionary voice, aiming to inspire, connect, and elevate.

•           Their stories tend to be character-driven, philosophically rich, and socially conscious.

ENFPs—often called “The Campaigner” or “The Visionary”—bring imagination, emotional depth, and boundless curiosity to their writing. They’re drawn to genres that allow them to explore ideas, challenge norms, and connect deeply with readers. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ENFPs often gravitate toward:

Genres ENFPs Often Write

•           Fantasy (Whimsical or Philosophical): ENFPs love magical worlds that explore identity, morality, and transformation. Think The Alchemist or Harry Potter—stories that blend wonder with meaning.

•           Young Adult (YA): Their empathy and idealism make them natural YA writers, especially stories about self-discovery, rebellion, and emotional growth.

•           Science Fiction (Speculative or Social): ENFPs enjoy imagining future societies and technologies, especially when they challenge norms or explore human potential.

•           Romance & Drama: With their emotional insight and love of connection, ENFPs often write stories that explore relationships, passion, and personal evolution.

•           Adventure & Magical Realism: ENFPs are drawn to genre-bending tales that mix reality with fantasy, often with quirky characters and unpredictable journeys.

•           Memoir & Personal Essay: Their introspective side often leads them to write about their own experiences, especially when it helps others feel seen or inspired.

Why These Genres Fit ENFPs

•           They value authenticity, imagination, and emotional resonance.

•           ENFPs often write with a playful, visionary voice, exploring what could be rather than what is.

•           Their stories tend to be character-driven, philosophically rich, and emotionally vibrant.

INFJs—often called “The Advocate” or “The Mystic”—are deeply introspective, idealistic, and emotionally attuned. Their writing often reflects a desire to explore meaning, morality, and transformation. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres INFJs often gravitate toward:

Genres INFJs Often Write

•           Fantasy (Symbolic or Philosophical)

INFJs love crafting allegorical worlds that explore good vs. evil, destiny, and inner transformation. Their stories often feature chosen-one arcs, spiritual journeys, and moral dilemmas.

•           Literary Fiction

They gravitate toward introspective, character-driven narratives that explore psychology, relationships, and existential themes.

•           Science Fiction (Ethical or Visionary)

INFJs may write speculative fiction that critiques society, imagines utopias/dystopias, or explores consciousness and identity.

•           Mystery & Psychological Fiction

With their love of hidden meanings and emotional depth, INFJs often write stories that unravel motives, trauma, and redemption.

•           Memoir & Personal Essay

INFJs often write to process emotion and share insight, especially around healing, growth, and purpose.

•           Poetry

Their sensitivity to language and symbolism makes them natural poets, especially when expressing themes of love, loss, and spiritual longing.

Why These Genres Fit INFJs

•           They value depth, symbolism, and emotional truth.

•           INFJs often write with a visionary, reflective voice, aiming to heal, inspire, or provoke thought.

•           Their stories tend to be layered, philosophical, and emotionally resonant, often spotlighting transformation and inner conflict.

INFPs—often called “The Mediator” or “The Idealist”—bring emotional depth, imagination, and a strong sense of personal meaning to their writing. They’re drawn to genres that allow them to explore identity, morality, and transformation, often through lyrical prose and introspective characters. Here’s a breakdown of what INFPs often write:

Genres INFPs Often Gravitate Toward

•           Fantasy (Mythic, Symbolic, or Whimsical)

INFPs love crafting magical worlds that reflect inner journeys, moral dilemmas, and archetypal themes. Think The Chronicles of Narnia or His Dark Materials—stories that blend wonder with philosophical depth.

•           Young Adult (YA)

Their empathy and introspection make them natural YA writers, especially stories about self-discovery, emotional growth, and rebellion against conformity.

•           Literary Fiction

INFPs often write character-driven narratives that explore existential questions, emotional nuance, and the beauty of everyday life.

•           Poetry

With their sensitivity to language and emotion, INFPs frequently express themselves through poetry—often exploring themes of love, loss, nature, and longing.

•           Memoir & Personal Essay

INFPs write to process and share their inner world, often crafting deeply personal reflections on identity, trauma, healing, or purpose.

•           Magical Realism & Speculative Fiction

They enjoy blending the surreal with the real, using metaphor and symbolism to explore psychological or spiritual truths.

•           Romance (Idealistic or Bittersweet)

INFPs often write love stories that emphasize emotional connection, authenticity, and the tension between fantasy and reality.

Why These Genres Fit INFPs

•           They value authenticity, emotional resonance, and symbolic meaning.

•           INFPs often write with a lyrical, introspective voice, aiming to connect, heal, or inspire.

•           Their stories tend to be intimate, imaginative, and morally rich, often spotlighting transformation and inner conflict.

ENTJs—often called “Commanders” in MBTI theory—tend to gravitate toward genres that reflect their strategic minds, bold vision, and desire to influence systems or provoke thought. Based on recent insights, here are some genres ENTJs are often drawn to as writers:

Genres ENTJs Often Write

•           Science Fiction & Dystopian: ENTJs are future-oriented and love exploring systems, power structures, and societal evolution. Sci-fi and dystopian genres let them build worlds that critique or reimagine political, technological, or corporate systems.

•           Thrillers & Political Intrigue: With their love of strategy and high-stakes conflict, ENTJs often excel at writing tightly plotted thrillers, especially those involving espionage, leadership struggles, or corporate warfare.

•           Historical Fiction: ENTJs appreciate the lessons of history and may enjoy reinterpreting pivotal moments through a modern lens, especially when leadership, revolution, or innovation is involved.

•           Nonfiction (Leadership, Sociology, History): Many ENTJs channel their analytical strengths into nonfiction, especially works that explore leadership theory, social systems, or historical analysis.

•           Fantasy with Political Depth: While not always drawn to whimsical fantasy, ENTJs often enjoy writing epic fantasy with complex political systems, power struggles, and moral ambiguity—think Game of Thrones over Harry Potter.

Why These Genres Fit ENTJs

•           They allow ENTJs to explore power dynamics, challenge norms, and propose visionary alternatives.

•           ENTJs enjoy structured storytelling with clear goals, rising tension, and decisive outcomes.

•           They often write with a purpose—to persuade, provoke, or lead readers toward a new understanding.

ENTPs—often called “The Visionary” or “The Debater”—are imaginative, intellectually agile, and endlessly curious. They thrive on novelty, subversion, and pushing boundaries, which makes their writing bold, genre-bending, and idea-driven. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres ENTPs often gravitate toward:

Genres ENTPs Often Write

•           Speculative Fiction (Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Utopian)

ENTPs love exploring “what if” scenarios—alternate futures, radical technologies, or societal upheaval. Their stories often challenge norms and provoke thought.

•           Satire & Dark Comedy

With their wit and irreverence, ENTPs excel at poking holes in institutions, ideologies, and social conventions. Think Catch-22 or American Psycho.

•           Fantasy (Unconventional or Meta)

ENTPs enjoy twisting tropes, breaking the fourth wall, or creating chaotic magical systems that reflect philosophical or political ideas.

•           Thriller & Conspiracy Fiction

Their love of complexity and layered plots makes them natural at crafting stories involving secrets, manipulation, and intellectual cat-and-mouse games.

•           Philosophical Fiction

ENTPs often write stories that explore abstract ideas—identity, freedom, morality—through allegory or surrealism.

•           Graphic Novels, Manga, and Experimental Formats

They’re drawn to hybrid forms that let them play with structure, visuals, and nonlinear storytelling.

•           Nonfiction (Manifestos, Essays, Polemics)

ENTPs often write to challenge, persuade, or provoke—especially on topics like innovation, politics, or cultural critique.

Why These Genres Fit ENTPs

•           They value intellectual stimulation, novelty, and subversion.

•           ENTPs often write with a playful, provocative voice, aiming to entertain, challenge, and inspire.

•           Their stories tend to be idea-driven, structurally inventive, and thematically bold.

INTJs—often called “The Mastermind” or “The Architect”—bring strategic depth, intellectual rigor, and visionary thinking to their writing. They gravitate toward genres that allow them to explore systems, ideologies, and transformation through tightly structured narratives. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres INTJs often write:

Genres INTJs Often Gravitate Toward

•           Science Fiction (Hard, Dystopian, Philosophical)

INTJs love exploring future systems, ethical dilemmas, and technological evolution. Their sci-fi often critiques society or imagines radical change.

•           Fantasy (Epic or Political)

They enjoy building complex worlds with intricate power structures, moral ambiguity, and strategic conflict—think Mistborn or A Song of Ice and Fire.

•           Thriller & Psychological Fiction

INTJs excel at crafting layered plots with intellectual tension, manipulation, and high-stakes decision-making.

•           Philosophical & Literary Fiction

Their introspective side leads them to write stories that explore existential themes, identity, and the nature of truth.

•           Historical Fiction

INTJs often write about pivotal moments in history, especially when they can analyze systems, leadership, or ideological shifts.

•           Mystery & Crime

With their love of logic and deduction, INTJs often write cerebral mysteries with strategic pacing and minimal emotional excess.

•           Nonfiction (Strategy, History, Psychology, Philosophy)

They frequently write to inform or persuade, especially on topics that require deep analysis and structured argument.

Why These Genres Fit INTJs

•           They value intellectual depth, strategic complexity, and thematic precision.

•           INTJs often write with a visionary, analytical voice, aiming to challenge, reveal, or reshape.

•           Their stories tend to be idea-driven, tightly plotted, and morally layered, often spotlighting transformation through insight or power.

INTPs—often called “The Architect” or “The Thinker”—bring analytical depth, abstract imagination, and philosophical curiosity to their writing. They gravitate toward genres that allow them to explore ideas, challenge assumptions, and construct intricate systems or theories. Based on recent insights, here’s a breakdown of genres INTPs often write:

Genres INTPs Often Gravitate Toward

•           Science Fiction (Hard, Philosophical, or Speculative)

INTPs love exploring futuristic technologies, alternate realities, and abstract concepts like consciousness, time, and identity. Their sci-fi often includes complex systems and thought experiments.

•           Fantasy (Intellectual or Metaphysical)

They enjoy building intricate worlds with unique rules, often using magic or myth as metaphors for philosophical or psychological ideas.

•           Philosophical Fiction

INTPs frequently write stories that explore existential questions, moral ambiguity, and the nature of truth, often through allegory or surrealism.

•           Mystery & Psychological Thrillers

With their love of logic and deduction, INTPs often craft cerebral mysteries or thrillers that hinge on puzzles, secrets, and internal conflict.

•           Literary Fiction

They gravitate toward introspective, idea-driven narratives that explore human nature, societal structures, or intellectual dilemmas.

•           Nonfiction (Philosophy, Psychology, Science, Systems Theory)

INTPs often write to analyze or explain, especially in fields that reward deep thought and abstract reasoning.

•           Experimental or Postmodern Fiction

Their love of breaking conventions and exploring meta-structures often leads them to write nonlinear, genre-defying works.

Why These Genres Fit INTPs

•           They value intellectual depth, abstract exploration, and structural complexity.

•           INTPs often write with a detached, analytical voice, aiming to provoke thought, reveal patterns, or challenge norms.

•           Their stories tend to be idea-driven, layered, and unconventional, often spotlighting internal conflict or systemic critique.

We found these insights fascinating and hope sharing them with our readers was enlightening if not helpful. Until next week, I bid you adieu.

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STREAM OF THE WEEK: CITIZEN X (1995)-HBO MAX

Of all the films HBO has produced, this is amongst their finest hours. The movie was released on HBO in 1995 to great critical acclaim and won a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy for Donald Sutherland’s fantastic supporting acting performance. In fact, I would say the film stands toe to toe with both The Silence of the Lambs and Memories of Murder. After watching the recent HBO film Mountainhead a couple of days earlier, it is heartbreaking to see how movies in general have severely declined in quality.

The movie is based on the book The Killer Department: Detective Viktor Burakov’s Eight-Year Hunt for the Most Savage Serial Killer in Russian History by Robert Cullen which is about one of the most notorious and prolific serial killers of the 20th century. I wanted to choose a terrifying movie with the advent of Halloween coming on. And so, I chose one of the bloodiest, coldest, most calculating leviathans of them all: bureaucracy.

In the USSR in 1982, while workers are harvesting a collective farm, the body of a child is found. The body is taken into the morgue to be inspected by new forensic specialist, Viktor Burakov (Stephen Rae, who turns in a phenomenal performance that should have won him a Golden Globe and an Emmy and shockingly he wasn’t nominated for either). Burakov demands the police search the woods around the farm and they come back with seven other children’s bodies. Burakov realizes he has a vicious child molester and serial killer on his hands and goes to the members of the provincial committee for crime for help. But when he asks for computers, manpower and a press release to warn the public of the danger, they refuse. After all, to admit there is a serial killer in the USSR, is to admit they have a problem thought unique to the decadent western world. However, his commanding officer Col. Mikhail Fetisov (Donald Sutherland) the head of the provincial committee for crime knows Burakov is right. He promotes Burakov to detective and puts him in charge of the case. As there has never been a department of such in the USSR, it is named The Killer Department.

The tenacious Burakov works diligently on the case as more bodies of young people start to show up. He pleads and begs with the members of the provincial committee for crime to help him start watching the train stations where he believes the culprit picks up victims and takes them to the woods to kill, rape and mutilate. Burakov and Fetisov find themselves in a long, drawn-out fight to cut through red tape as they bring in psychiatrist Dr.Alexandr Bukhanovsky (Max von Sydow) to help them fight to bring down an elusive blood-thirsty monster. Rounding out the cast are Jeffrey DeMunn who is superb in his Emmy nominated roll here and Imelda Staunton who plays Burakov’s wife.

Aesthetics

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Good afternoon. It is I Gigi the parti poodle here to introduce this week’s blog. For the past few days, I have been pondering the word aesthetics. Certainly, I consider myself a poodle of extraordinary aesthetics. However, being an ENTJ and my novelist being an INTJ, aesthetics seems to mean less to us than whether something works. Sensory perceptive and sensory judgement personality types, which we try to keep our distance from, especially the extroverted ones, are all about aesthetics because, well, they are sensory. They will have never ending discussions on how the perfect butter horn should be made or exactly, precisely what color the banister should be painted. Or how to spend shocking amounts of money to sculpt themselves into the perfect body type. My novelist and I prefer to discuss abstract ideas and visionary brainstorming. It isn’t that we dislike beautiful things we just like things to be well-made and/or work well no matter what they look like. Some of the greatest rock stars of all time are not pretty but their music is astounding. Some musical celebrities today are hired for their looks, which is most unfortunate. Especially when someone whose aesthetics are not as exemplary may be much more talented and would pen far better music gets left on the sidelines. Beauty in our society is more than overrated. It’s disturbingly worshiped. If the dull flat metal plane with the small worn brown seats and no first class can take off, fly and land and the shiny sexy one with the neon party lights and the big plush cherry red reclining chairs crashes into the ocean, bursts into flames, is circled by sharks, and everyone and everything on it gets destroyed, which one are you going to board? Until next week, I bid you adieu.  

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: AKA CHARLIE SHEEN (2025)-NETFLIX

This week’s film is a biographical documentary on one of Hollywood’s most notorious living movie stars, Charlie Sheen. This two-parter is told mostly through Charlie Sheen’s memories of his life from childhood to present. It is fascinating which celebrities participated in the documentary and what they had to say about the man who include Jon Cryer, Chuck Lorie, Dennise Richards, Sean Penn, Heidi Fleiss, and brother Ramon Estevez. Sheen’s father Martin Sheen and his older brother Emilio Estevez decided not to be a part of the documentary but footage of them is in the film.

The challenge in watching this movie is what made/makes Charlie Sheen tick. His association with other celebrities is fascinating, such as Nicholas Cage and Mathew Perry. His experimental lifestyle and capacity for living the fast life is harrowing. And his relationship with his father and ex-wife Richards is extraordinary. But the real question here is how we decipher what kind of person he really is and why he has lived the life he has. Some experts think he has bipolar disorder. Others believe he has extreme narcissism. Still others think his actions may be linked to drug withdrawal. Some believe he exhibits psychopathic traits. I do agree with most of these thoughts and would add it appears he has a good chance of having the genetic allele MAOA which is responsible for aggression and impulse control. He also might have 5-HTTLPR which is associated with psychopathy and addiction. But only a psychiatrist could make these determinations. He is typed as an ESTP which is the most likely personality type to be psychopathic (and an actor for that matter) followed by ENTP, ENTJ and ESTJ. ESTPs are even jokingly called the Con Artist Personality Type. Interestingly his father Martin Sheen is typed as an ISFJ which is a perfect match for ESTP and probably explains their incredible bond as a father and son. The bottom line however is Charlie Sheen is interesting to listen to and you kind of like him…at a distance…and hope he can and is pulling his life together.

Science Fiction

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Good afternoon. Gigi the parti poodle here once again to introduce my blog. I continue to work on my blog story which I am doing differently than ones in the past. I am writing the full story before I post it as opposed to posting one chapter at a time as I go along which I did with my other six stories. The way I did it before was a more experimental attempt for me to craft a story. My novelist, in the meantime, is preparing to take a writing class concentrating on science fiction.

She tells me the most difficult part of writing science fiction is doing research to understand the science one is writing about. Some writers don’t believe in doing research, but my novelist is not one of them. She is stringent about trying to get every scientific or technical thing she writes about correct. I think this attempt to achieve technical accuracy may be a major difference between the two most common types of writers, NTs & NFs.

For instance, in Hollywood one would find most screenwriters to be ENFJs. Many novelists would likely be INFJs. However, when it comes to rational thought, NTs would start to populate the author & screenwriter list. For instance, Arthur C. Clarke (INTP), Issac Asimov (INTJ), Christopher Nolen (INTJ), Quintin Tarantino (ENTP), Stephen King (INTP), Jane Austin (INTJ), Mark Twain (ENTP), Emily Brontë (INTJ), Chuck Palahniuk (ENTP), C.S. Lewis (INTJ), James Cameron (INTJ), etc. In other words, when it comes to thinking rationally and outside the box, NTs tend to creep into the writing realms.

But enough of this blathering. Until next week, I bid you adieu.

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: ONE OF THEM DAYS (2025)-NETFLIX

One of the best comedies of the year is now streaming on Netflix. This clever and funny script was written by Syreeta Singleton and directed by Lawrence Lamont. The story takes place over the course of one day in Los Angeles where Dreux Jones (Keke Palmer) is underemployed and working as a waitress. She gets off work in the morning and is picked up by her roommate, a free-spirited artist named Alyssa (SZA). The two are the best of friends but there is a wedge between them named Keshawn (Joshua David Neal). Keshawn is Alyssa’s boyfriend. He’s a get rich quick kind of guy who has been flopping at the women’s apartment. Alyssa made the not well thought out decision of giving Keshawn the $1500 in rent money to give to the landlord Uche (Rizi Timane). However, Keshawn decided to spend the money on printing T-shirts he plans to sell instead.

When Uche comes to the door asking for the rent, Dreux tells him Keshawn paid him. Uche says otherwise and if the two women do not pay the rent by 6:00pm that evening, he will remove all their belongings from the apartment and put them out on the street with ex-neighbor Fabian (Ray Santiago). This is not the best day for this to happen as Dreux has an important job interview that afternoon for a management position.

She heads back in to confront Alyssa about Keshawn and the stolen money and, both women suddenly realize Keshawn has taken off. Turns out he’s been cheating with Alyssa with a woman named Berneice (Aziza Scott) who becomes vengeance driven when the two women head over to her apartment to confront Keshawn. The two friends manage to escape and spend most of the day desperately try to come up with a way to scrape together the rent money in time for Dreux to get to her interview and for both to pay the rent before they find themselves on the streets.

Squirrels

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Good morning. Today I am delighted to report this week I had no baths, no trips to the vet, and no time in the clink. I am a free and happy poodle with plenty of time on my hands to continue penning my blog story and enjoy tea and discussions with Bernard D. Bunny. He was delighted to have me back as well. As we were sipping a lovely Irish Breakfast blend, he mentioned the grass is slowly getting greener and the squirrels are quite active. He said he had a chat with Sergio, one of the resident squirrels and Sergio explained that it is time to save up for winter. I found this whole process rather fascinating. Poodles do not save up for winter. They delegate their novelist to do it for them. I am impressed by the self-sufficiency of these creatures. I even considered applying their methods to my life. Not the living in a tree part, that is gauche. But the way they utilize planning ahead in their daily lives. And of course, the beauty of sporting a bushy tail. Fascinating. Until next week, I bid you adieu.

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: MANHUNTER (1986)-AMAZON PRIME

Here is a great blast from the past. A solidly written thriller that sometimes gets overlooked. Although bloody at times, it relies far more on tension and psychology than gore. Michael Mann directed this chiller and co-wrote the script with Thomas Harris based on Harris’s bestselling book Red Dragon, the first in his Hanibal Lecter series.

Will Graham (Willam Peterson) is a gifted former FBI profiler. He has a past with Hanibal Lecter (Brian Cox who reprised the role in Succession) whom he caught, and it is not a pretty one. Will spent a long time in a hospital and later its psychiatric ward after Lecter attacked him before being incarcerated. Will retired after that. But his former FBI superior Jack Crawford (Dennis Farina) comes to him for help. A new deranged serial killer is on the loose who likes to murder a family each full moon. And he likes to make a big bloody mess when he does. They call him The Tooth Fairy (Tom Noonan) and he’s on the hunt again. It is up to Will to figure out who he is and where he will strike next even if it means having to consort with Dr. Lecter and putting his marriage and his safety on the line once again.

Rounding out the cast are Kim Griest as Will’s wife, Molly Graham and Joan Allen as blind film lab worker Reba McClane. Look for Chris Elliot in an early career role.

Déjà vu

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Good afternoon. It is I Gigi the parti poodle and I must tell you I cannot fathom what happened this week. On Saturday at noon my novelist whisked me off and took me back to the clink! Why? Why did she do this to me? I was just there. This time, I was forced to stay with a poodle, a doodle, a chocolate lab and a Shepard mix named Sophie. Sophie and I had met before, so I had at least one familiar companion, and it was a delight to see her. But the point of the matter is my novelist abandoned me yet again. At least I have one element in my favor. In the clink, my name is Emperess. I may be the smallest dog there, but I am the most sovereign. However, I am still sad. I now understand what royalty goes through when its members visit one of their countries that is not their home. They may be royalty there, but homesickness sets in.

Sophie and I went on walks around the grounds. She told me she was delighted I was staying with her. I explained I had just been here two weeks ago. I told her about Gemma, the kind Boston Terrier. She told me she knew Gemma and that she thought she was a kind Canis lupus familiaris as well. She said she was sorry to hear about my plight, but not to despair. My novelist would indeed return.

During the evenings, the standard poodle, the doodle, the chocolate lab, and Sophie and I played Charades. I was superb at it although I lost a few rounds to the standard poodle. He was quite arrogant about it as well. He’d just been to the groomers and constantly pointed out I needed grooming. A bit cheeky, don’t you think? What is it to him whether I’ve been preened and primped? The point of the matter is he won some of the Charades games and I won the others. Next time that pompadoured narcissist is going down.

The biggest insult of all was my novelist did not come to pick me up. Apparently, she had an appointment. So, she sent…Him…and the dogsitter. I was absolutely mortified and confused when they arrived without my precious novelist. How could she be so cruel? They drove me home and when I arrived at my residence my novelist was there to greet me. We had words, let me tell you. Or at least I had words I barked at her. She remained calm and took me outside as if she never noticed my anger.

We are now back in the office; I am on my pillow in front of the window, and she is at her desk. I am calmer now. Miffed but calmer. Until next week, I bid you adieu.  

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: HORRIBLE BOSSES (2011)-NETFLIX     

This week’s pick is raunchy, shameless, and disturbed. And for you lucky Netflix subscribers it’s available to stream. Three good friends in Riverside, California all have one thing in common: they each have a horrible boss. Nick Hendricks (Jason Bateman) works for a financial firm under Dave Harken (Kevin Spacey) who forces him to work long hours and refuses to promote him. Dale Arbus (Charlie Day) is a dental hygienist who made the mistake of exposing himself on a schoolyard playground and works for Dr. Julia Harris (Jennifer Aniston) who sexually harasses him on an hourly basis, and Kurt Buckman (Jason Sudeikis) who happily works at a chemical company for owner Jack Pellit (Donald Sutherland) has his life put in a tailspin when Jack dies and his heartless cocaine-addicted son Bobby (Colin Farrell) takes over.

Over drinks at their favorite bar the three of them start to imagine how much better their lives would be if they had their bosses killed. They head for the wrong side of the tracks and at a bar there meet ex-convict Dean “Motherfucker” Jones (Jamie Foxx) who agrees to be their “murder consultant” and begins instructing them in how to carry out their nefarious plan.

The hilarious script was penned by Michael Markowitz and directed by Seth Gordon who directed the fantastic documentary The King of Kong : A Fistful of Dollars which was one of my Streams of the Week and I heartily recommend it.

Under the Bed

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Good afternoon. Gigi the parti poodle here to introduce this week’s blog. Today I am writing this from under the bed. I know that it is bath day, and I am using a new tactic. If I hide under the bed long enough my need for a bath will be forgotten and finding me will become my novelist’s primary focus. I have even put my computer in dark mode. I am not sure that helps. But I am doing it just the same. It is also a good place to work on my blog story. I wish my novelist would…oh, no! I think I just heard the dogsitter come into the room. Was my novelist too cowardly to give me a bath herself? Dreadful! Go away, dogsitter. Go away. The dogsitter is kneeling by the side of the bed…the dogsitter is lifting the comforter. The dog sitter has kidnapped me! Augh! I am kidnapped! Help! Help! I am on route to the bathtub! Rescue me! The water is running! I hate baths! I hate baths! Until next week, I bid you adieu…augh, that’s cold!

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN (2007)-PRIME VIDEO

Psychiatrists Dr. Samuel Leistedt and Dr. Paul Linkowski joined together to determine which characters were the most realistic and dangerous of all the psychopaths portrayed in movies. And topping the list is the chilling villain of this masterpiece of cinema. You can read their research findings here. Based on the book of the same name by Cormac McCarthy with a script written and directed by brothers Joel and Ethan Cohen, here’s a film that will keep you on the edge of your seat till the credits roll. The film deservedly won four Oscars for Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Achievement in Film Direction, Best Supporting Actor for Javier Bardem and Best Motion Picture of the Year. If you have not seen this one, get to it.

The year is 1980. The place is Terrell County Texas. Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin) is out hunting pronghorns in the desert and comes across a slaughter, the result of a drug deal gone south. He looks around the dead bodies and finds one man in a truck still alive but not for long. He also comes across a suitcase filled with two million dollars. The man in the truck, a member of a Mexican cartel, asks him for water. Llewelyn tells the man he does not have any water and takes the suitcase of money and heads home to his wife a sweet young woman named Carla Jean Moss (Kelly Macdonald). She asks how his hunting went, and he tells her about the suitcase.

In the middle of the night, Llewelyn’s conscious catches up with him and he goes back out to the scene of the crime bring the man in the truck water. But after he parks his truck on the hill and heads down to the scene of the crime, he finds himself being chased and shot at. But what he doesn’t understand is who is shooting at him.

Earlier that day, a man named Anton Chigurh (chillingly played by Javier Bardem) a psychopathic hitman whose name translates to Priceless Follower was picked up by the police. He escaped after strangling the officer with his handcuffs after the two arrived at the police station. Driving the officer’s police car, he pulls over an innocent driver and uses his beloved captive bolt pistol on the man’s forehead. This is the guy shooting at Llewelyn who has been hired to recover the stolen money.

Tears of Abandonment

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Gigi the parti poodle here and I can’t even say good afternoon because I am sobbing. On a poodle neurosis scale of 1-10 I am an eleven. My worst nightmare came true. I was right. My novelist abandoned me. Utterly abandoned me. It happened late Sunday afternoon. I was peacefully lying in the office on my pillow by the window as my novelist worked. Then, suddenly, the clock changed to 5:30pm and she scooped me up, slapped on my harness and leash, and whisked me out to the car. I hate cars. They are frightening and I never know where I am going when I am in them. I ended up in the clink. The clink is somewhere I have no idea how I got to or know how to find the path home from. I was taken to the clink in August a year ago where I was incarcerated for a week. It was one of the lowest points of my life. And this week, she took me there again.

During my stay, I met a rather kind Boston Terrier named Gemma. She was older and wiser than I, so I stayed close to her during the day. As it was a minimum-security facility, we would go out onto the porch in the mid-morning where we played checkers. Gemma was a master at checkers. I lost every game. But I did enjoy her company. She told me her owner often goes on business trips, and she stays here frequently. I told her how difficult it was for me to be away from my novelist for even a few hours. She told me I must try meditation. She said to request my novelist put on soothing music for dogs and then relax and know that she shall return in time.

My novelist returned around 6pm yesterday and I was very relieved. I barked and walked around in circles in the car the entire way home. She took me outside to touch the dry grass, and Bernard greeted me with open arms. I told him about Gemma and her suggestions and Bernard said she must be a very wise dog to give such advice. And so, as I write this with teary eyes of joy and relief I am listening to soothing music for dogs. Until next week, I bid you adieu.

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: RED EYE (2005)-NETFLIX

If you have never gotten a chance to see this movie, make sure you catch it before it leaves Netflix on August 31. I am always fascinated when movies get a resurgence on Netflix. It often goes to show that audiences are craving films with something more to offer than people running around in capes and tights. I keep crossing my fingers and hoping there is a golden age of movies on the horizon. Or are we just heading for Armageddon? Anyway, this week’s pick is a whole lot of fun. Wes Craven directs this juicy little thriller written by Carl Ellsworth and Dan Foos. The plot is straightforward. A young woman named Lisa Reisert (Rachel McAdams) has the horrid misfortune of working as a manager at a high-end hotel. Because anyone who has ever worked in customer service at one point or another, knows what it’s like to be on the brink of becoming a killer. Lisa’s customers are like an exceptionally annoying trail of assclowns coming out of a miniature car. But for one reason or another she is a genius at her job. She knows how to juggle these dip wits like balls. She helps her poor coworker Cynthia (Jayma Mays who adds wonderful comedy to the film) via phone deal with them as they come at the poor woman like a rabid platoon of Nazis.

The reason Lisa is communicating with Cynthia by phone is she is heading for the airport to board a plane. She is catching the red eye flight on route home after attending her grandmother’s funeral. As she gets in line at Dallas Love Field, she meets a sweet young man named Jackson Rippner (Cillian Murphy). The two hit it off well and even find out that they are seated together on the same plane. But as the plane starts to take off Lisa begins to realize anyone knows a sweet young man with a name Jackson Rippner is bound to have ulterior motives. Rounding out the cast is Brian Cox who plays Joe Reisert, Cynthia’s father. And he is a much gentler paternal unit to her than he is when he’s running Waystar RoyCo.

Something is Amuck

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Good afternoon. It is I Gigi the parti poodle here and I must tell you I sense something is amuck. My novelist is eyeing her suitcase and carryon. This is never a good thing. She must be planning a trip which means I likely won’t be going with her. I could not sleep on the bed last night. I jumped down and went to the living room and lay in the recliner. It took me a long time to fall asleep and when I opened my eyes, I was surprised to see the sun streaming in the window. I headed outside and had a discussion with Bernard D. Bunny as he often rises early. He was nibbling on grass when I found him. I told him about my concerns, and he listened intently. He asked me about the last time I was dropped off at the canine resort about a year ago and I went in depth about all the horrifying details. He said, but you survived, and she came back and took you home. And I said yes, but that it was unbearably lonely, and I had to spend my days with some rather shady characters, though I did have a private room at night. He said if she is going to do the same thing again, she would indeed return to pick me up and I should consider the time apart from her to be an adventure. And a time to work on my blog story. I made it perfectly clear I did not like adventures as much as I relished order and control. Bernard said I would find a way to maintain order and control even if that order and control was only over myself. I nodded and thanked him for his wisdom. But still, I sense something is amuck, and I am most displeased. I will keep you posted. Until next week, I bid you adieu.

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: WOLFS (2024) APPLE TV+

If you are looking for something light, fun and exciting to stream this summer, this is the movie for you. Originally this motion picture was supposed to come out in theatres in a wide release but then was given a limited release and streamed on Apple TV+. I can see where the film would have looked great on the big screen, especially the whimsical chase scene which is great. And I honestly wish it had gotten a wider release. That said I think a lot of folks will have a blast streaming it, what with its fun albeit twist driven script penned by director Jon Watts and terrific performances from its stars.

We start out somewhere in uptown Manhattan with the sound of breaking glass and many expletives from a female character. As the camera draws us closer, we find district attorney Margaret (Amy Ryan) in a panic and running around a high-end hotel suite. She is panicked as she attempts to call someone on her cell phone. She tells the person on the other end she was supposed to call them if she was ever in serious trouble…which she is.

We find out the person she is calling is in a private phone booth in a questionable bar somewhere else in the city. We soon meet Margaret’s Man (George Clooney), a highly seasoned cooler than ice professional cleaner who drives to her hotel and proceeds to clean up Margaret’s problem, a college aged young man known only as the Kid (Austin Abrams) who has fallen off the bed, crashed through a glass drinks cart and is lying motionless on the floor. As Margaret’s Man attempts to go about his job cleaning up the mess, there is a knock at the door. Margaret and Margaret’s Man are confused by this, but the ever cool as a cucumber Margaret’s Man tells her to answer the door casually. She does and to both their surprise in walks another cleaner who turns out to be Pam’s Man (Brad Pitt). Pamela Dowd-Herdry (voiced by Frances McDormand) has recently acquired the hotel and the last thing she needs is controversy. She witnessed the whole thing from a camera in the hotel room. She wants both Margaret’s Man and Pam’s Man to work together to clean up the mess and solve her problem. The two men are skeptical at first but begrudgingly agree to do so. But as they do, unexpected and bizarre events begin pop up which put the pair into continually deeper hot water.

Out To Lunch

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Good morning. It is I Gigi the parti poodle here to introduce this week’s blog. My novelist got me up early today and demanded we go downtown to run some errands. She promised me lunch, so I feel somewhat pacified by that. I love having lunch downtown. There is a certain je ne sais quoi about it. Also, it gives me a chance to study people for my characters. They certainly have no problem studying me. You’d think they’d never seen a poodle in an eatery before. It is not like I am gauche when I dine. I use a napkin, and I take small bites. What more do they want?   

I must say it has been a much calmer week upon the return of my novelist. I am not as distracted by the need to sit by the door and wait for her return. I have been able to enjoy my afternoons outside with her close by. I have also been more focused on my writing and have made headway on my new blog story. It is a change of pace writing further along in my tale instead of week to week.

Bernard and I had tea yesterday and he was glad to see I was in good spirits. It is important to find joy in life, he told me. I wholeheartedly agreed. Joy and success. And money: lots of money. I would love to have lots of money. I am a poodle after all, and poodles have champagne taste. One can never be too curly or too rich. Bernard rolls his eyes at this but c’est la vie. I want that diamond collar and someday it shall be mine. Until next week, I bid you adieu.

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: STAGECOACH (1939)-HBO MAX

Every so often I like to feature a must-see classic movie and this week’s is one of the best westerns ever made. It is directed by the legendary John Ford and the script was written by Dudley Nichols and Ben Hecht based on the 1937 short story “The Stage to Lordsburg” by Ernest Haycox. Shot in glorious black and white the film starts out simple enough. The year is 1880. Four people are taking a stagecoach from Tonto Arizona Territory, to Lordsburg, New Mexico. Amongst them are strait-laced Mrs. Lucy Mallory (Louise Platt), who is travelling to join her cavalry officer husband, timid whiskey salesman Samuel Peacock, cheery alcoholic medical doctor Doc Boone (brilliantly played by Thomas Mitchell), and heart of gold prostitute Dallas (Claire Trevor). Dallas is being chased out of town by the primarily female “Law and Order League”. The passengers are being transported by their lovable driver Buck (Andy Devine) who just wants to finish the job and get home to his wife. Also, along for the ride is Marshal Curley Wilcox (George Bancroft) who is on the hunt for escaped prisoner Henry the “Ringo Kid” (John Wayne) who broke out of prison to avenge his brother and father’s death at the hands of gunslinger Luke Plummer (Tom Tyler). Plummer and his family helped get Henry imprisoned because they told the law Henry shot their foreman.

As the stagecoach is getting ready to leave, they are stopped by the US Cavalry who tell them that Geronimo is planning an attack. The cavalry offers to escort the stagecoach all the way to Dry Fork station. Professional gambler and former Confederate Army officer Hatfield (John Carradine) notices Lucy as he is playing a game of cards nearby and chivalrously offers to protect her on the ride. They are also joined by a dapper bank embezzler named Ellsworth Henry Gatewood (Berton Churchill).

After parting ways with the cavalry, the members of the stagecoach run into Henry the “Ringo Kid”. Despite being friends with Henry, Marshal Wilcox takes him aboard the stagecoach as a prisoner. As the motley crew continue towards Lordsburg, they begin to find out secrets about each other and create bonds without fully realizing the imminent danger looming ahead.

Abandoned

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Good morning. It is I Gigi the parti poodle here to introduce this week’s blog. Last week when…Him came to the door I ran outside to greet my novelist and realized she was not there. I was most disappointed. The Dog Sitter hurried out, fetched me off the sidewalk and brought me back inside. The two of them seemed upset over my jubilant attempt to greet my novelist and I got a gentle reprimanding. I thought that was most unnecessary. Especially since I was quite saddened to realize my novelist was not there. She had left for her relative’s place. I was forced to spend the weekend without my beloved companion. Not to mention…Him is not generous with treats. In fact, he does not give them out much at all. Neither does the Dog Sitter. I found myself starving. I had to depend on my meals for nutrition, and I find that to be most gauche. I was grateful my novelist made certain my water bowl was filled with cold water and lightly seasoned with Aquadent before she left. Otherwise, I would have suffered from thirst. I don’t think either of them bothered to watch the waterline while she was gone.

Over the course of the next three days, I became quite lonely, and my schedule was altered. I am used to getting up just before six to walk all over my novelist until she gets up and we go outside. But…Him does not get up early. And the Dog Sitter certainly does not get up early. I was forced to watch the morning light stream into my bedroom for two and a half hours before I was able to roam about the grounds. I would spend time sitting in front of the door and looking out the window waiting for her to bring sunshine back into my dismal existence. Occasionally, the Dog Sitter would take me outside where there is an old picnic table. I worked on my upcoming blog story while the Dog Sitter wore headphones and sketched. In the evenings out of sheer loneliness I would cuddle up with…Him. His eye was on the television but mine was on the door.

Finally, sometime in the late afternoon to early evening on Sunday, my novelist returned. You cannot imagine my delight. I jumped up and down with joy as she came to the door and greeted me. You must never leave again, I barked. You must never leave again. I do adore her so. Until next week, may your novelist be there to keep you company during the week until we meet again. I bid you adieu.

MY BOOKS

You can check out my books Chicane and all five installments of the Musicology book series Musicology: Volume One, Baby!, Musicology: Volume Two, Kid!, Musicology: Volume Three, Twist!, Musicology: Volume Four, Sweetie! and Musicology: The Epiquad on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback editions. You can also check out Musicology’s web site at www.musicologyrocks.com and vote for who you think will win Musicology!

STREAM OF THE WEEK: MUD (2012)-PARAMOUNT+

Jeff Nichols is a fantastic indi-film writer-director and this follow-up to his excellent previous movie Take Shelter is a homerun. Set on Mississippi River Island, it tells the story of two young teenagers Ellis (Tye Sheridan in a fantastic early performance) and Neckbone (Jacob Lofland who is also excellent) who live on the river in boathouses in a small town. Ellis lives with his fisherman father Senior (Ray McKinnon) and his mother Mary Lee (Sarah Paulson) and Neckbone lives with his uncle Galen (Michael Shannon who stars in all Nichols’s feature films) who dives for muscle pearls. The two boys who know the town like the back of their hand have heard about a boat on one of the nearby islands that has a boat inexplicably stuck in a tree. When they take a speedboat out to investigate, they find someone has been living in the boat and meet a strange man named Mud (brilliantly played by Matthew McConaughey) who lives off the land and is waiting there to meet his longtime girlfriend Juniper (Reese Witherspoon). He tells the boys he will give them the boat in exchange for food and supplies.

Neckbone is skeptical but Ellis believes Mud is truly planning to meet Juniper. The distraction is good for him since his parents are presently disputing whether to move off the river or to keep their home which, if they move, will be torn down by the state. As he begins to take more risks to assist his new friend, however, he finds himself in deeper trouble as Mud’s secrets slowly start to emerge.