About me (it had to be done)

I have tried doing the blog thing a bunch of times, and have failed every single one of them. I blame my commitment issues. That being said, like any good masochist, I am going to try once more. In the past few months, I have realized that, in many ways, the books I read, and the films I watch, are crucial aspects of my life. So, in 2012, I shall write (roughly) between 150 and 200 words about every book and movie I experience.

My name is Bernardo Sarmiento and I am an English major at Columbia University. I was born in Mexico City and currently live in New York. I am an aspiring academic, author, and screenwriter, and enjoy reading books and watching films more than most people would consider healthy. My favorite filmmaker is Ingmar Bergman and my favorite author is Philip Roth. But enough of me, I will now let the words and images speak for themselves...