Not a Relaunch

Any time I’ve declared a “relaunch” of Beyond the Balcony, it’s either gone quiet or kept running on repurposed social media posts and nostalgic family photos. So let’s skip the drama. This isn’t a relaunch.

This is me saying out loud: Here’s the plan.

I’m leaning into what this site actually is — a pop-culture-obsessed, neurodivergent dad’s corner of the internet where movies, essays, oddball ideas, and bursts of real life all collide. That chaos? That’s the brand.

So here’s how it’ll look:

• Monday: The Movie Breakdown returns.

• Friday or Saturday: a fresh new-release review.

• Sunday: maybe the media diary returns.

• Other days: a mix of quick hits, slice-of-life stories, neurodivergent reflections, scrappy fiction, or excerpts from works-in-progress.

Some weeks I’ll cram in more than one review as I work toward accredited critic status. Other days, I’ll promote pieces I’ve written for other publications — I have four assignments on deck right now.

I’ve also been firing off pitches to major outlets. Most vanish into inbox limbo, some get kind words but no green light. The ones I really believe in? I’ll keep sending out, but if a few rounds of rejections pile up, I’ll craft them here — fully researched, polished, the kind of article that could have run in a magazine. It’s both a showcase and a gift to the readers who actually want to be here.

The point is: this site will be a living mix of deep-dive features and raw, unfiltered creativity. A place where a carefully crafted pop culture essay can sit next to a messy little journal excerpt — because that’s how my brain works.

I’ve long dreamed of making this a major movie hub. But truthfully? It’s going to remain a glorious mish-mash. That feels right.

The scatter isn’t a flaw — it’s the spark. Every review, every weird tangent, every personal story is part of the same unpredictable playlist. Stick around, and you’ll never know exactly what’s coming next… but it’ll always be worth the click.