Sunday, August 24, 2008
Why I watch movies alone
Has anyone ever seen a movie that was maybe not Oscar-worthy but a very enjoyable flick that you liked immensely and then tried to show it to someone else? Maybe I'm just weird but it always turns into a very nerve-wracking experience for me. Every flaw and weak point in the film becomes glaringly apparent to me, and I fidget and squirm through the whole thing, wondering why I decided to show them this movie in the first place. Then, even though I can see all the flaws in the production, if the person I'm showing it to voices any disapproval at any part of the film, I feel I have to defend myself and my film and my judgment. Why is that? Why do I care? I mean I don't get riled up about hardly anything, but if you insult a movie I like I will jump down your throat. Then I'm in a bad mood because I feel like an idiot for reacting that strongly about a movie that I am perfectly aware is not the most amazing film ever, I just enjoyed it. So I guess that's why I used to go to the theatre all the time by myself. It was so I could enjoy a movie without having to make excuses to anyone else for liking it.
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This is about one night with the king isn't it? I'm sorry if I was insensitive. I really think I would have liked it, if it wasn't so loud. :) I mean what movie have you liked that I haven't liked? Not many! You've got awesome taste.
I've felt like that before. Tried to show Auntie Mame to a friend once, and it was a disaster. But I love that movie! Oh, well.
No don't worry, it wasn't One Night with the King in particular, that was just the thing that started the train of thought. I do this all the time.
I agree...I hesitate recommending any movie to anyone. So I usually just keep my mouth shut and enjoy it all to myself.
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