Resolved

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While many look towards curbing their consumption or fine-tuning fitness goals, I have chosen a resolution as equally transcendent and life-altering. A goal to surpass all those superfluous, do-goodery, or glow-uppy types. #NoShade

I, in this auspicious year of 2024 (the year of the wood dragon no less) have chosen Nicolas Cage. You read that correctly. He, the father of all dragons and probably the father of some serious wood, will be my focus this annum.

[Cue the horns — epic resolution explanation incoming]

I resolve to memorialize, commemorate, give ode to, glorify, and just plain share my love for the genius that is Nick. Well, regarding his acting endeavors, that is. In other words, I vow to consume and review all of his on-screen work. This is no ordinary task, my friends! This guy has stuff. I’m talking about a lush one hundred eighteen films (some yet to be released), plus (at least) five television appearances, and one video game credit. And yes… I must watch (or re-watch) and review every single one.

I bet you’re thinking, “Her resolution is so much better than mine!” You’re…