I love movies. I especially love being able to watch movies in my own home. Going to the movies is fun too, but theres always someone who talks at the wrong moment, or a kid who starts crying, or someone has to send a text or an email and that telltale blue glare from their phone draws your attention from the big screen. Watching movies at home eliminates those distractions. You can turn the ringer on your phone to mute, prepare your favorite snack and beverage and sit back and let yourself be transported to another time and another place.
Movies are one of my favorite forms of entertainment. Im often really busy during the week, so the idea of going out and doing something often feels like more effort than its worth. Being able to sit on my couch and be transported to another reality is a great way to relax. I love the vicarious thrill of watching an action movie. In real life I would never want to be chased after by a series of hit men intent on ending my life in the most torturous way possible. But watching James Bond face up to these enemies is a thrill I wouldnt want to pass by.
My wife is really into the sci-fi genre. So when its her turn to choose a movie well watch a Star Trek, or Star Wars (but only the originals), or The Matrix, or one of the Terminator movies, or the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. And its not just movies; she cant wait until the Battlestar Galactica series comes out on DVD. Although Sci Fi isnt my favorite, Ive lucked out that shes not a huge chick-flick fan like some of the women I know.
My most recent addiction is mafia movies. I cant seem to get enough of the Godfather and Goodfellas. I even include My Cousin Vinny in my addiction, though its not really a mafia movie, but Joe Pesci, come on. He can only be a mafia character! Weve been watching these movies so often my wife can even quote dialog at me!
For my birthday last year, we saved up and bought me a 52 flat screen television and surround sound system. Once we installed all of that, we became the house where all our friends want to watch movies. Thats our typical Friday night, someone provides a movie, we order pizza and beer and settle in to our weekend, all in the comfort of my home.
There are so many fantastic movies to choose from that well never run out of things to watch. And its not just movies. We also really enjoy watching TV series on DVD. The best part about that is not having to wait for your show to resume after hiatus. And lately it seems like the TV executives think a season is comprised of six episodes. Its really annoying. Just after youve fallen into a routine, your show either goes off the air for a few weeks or goes into reruns. Watching the entire series on DVD means having to wait until the series is over, but you get to immerse yourself in the story. We tried watching 24 in 24 hours, but couldnt -- it took us more like 72. But we didnt forget what Jack said or did in that time, and it was a much more impactful way to watch that series.
Then there are the classics. I could watch The Shawshank Redemption at least once a month, and Im not the only one. Its the top rated movie of all time according to the Internet Movie Database. Sure there are other forms of entertainment worth pursuing. Its great to get outside. But for me, nothing beats setting up the DVD player with a movie Im looking forward to watching, grabbing a snack and a beverage and my wife, and sitting on the couch, being transported to a different place and time for 2 or 3 hours. I love the movies. - 20760
Movies are one of my favorite forms of entertainment. Im often really busy during the week, so the idea of going out and doing something often feels like more effort than its worth. Being able to sit on my couch and be transported to another reality is a great way to relax. I love the vicarious thrill of watching an action movie. In real life I would never want to be chased after by a series of hit men intent on ending my life in the most torturous way possible. But watching James Bond face up to these enemies is a thrill I wouldnt want to pass by.
My wife is really into the sci-fi genre. So when its her turn to choose a movie well watch a Star Trek, or Star Wars (but only the originals), or The Matrix, or one of the Terminator movies, or the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. And its not just movies; she cant wait until the Battlestar Galactica series comes out on DVD. Although Sci Fi isnt my favorite, Ive lucked out that shes not a huge chick-flick fan like some of the women I know.
My most recent addiction is mafia movies. I cant seem to get enough of the Godfather and Goodfellas. I even include My Cousin Vinny in my addiction, though its not really a mafia movie, but Joe Pesci, come on. He can only be a mafia character! Weve been watching these movies so often my wife can even quote dialog at me!
For my birthday last year, we saved up and bought me a 52 flat screen television and surround sound system. Once we installed all of that, we became the house where all our friends want to watch movies. Thats our typical Friday night, someone provides a movie, we order pizza and beer and settle in to our weekend, all in the comfort of my home.
There are so many fantastic movies to choose from that well never run out of things to watch. And its not just movies. We also really enjoy watching TV series on DVD. The best part about that is not having to wait for your show to resume after hiatus. And lately it seems like the TV executives think a season is comprised of six episodes. Its really annoying. Just after youve fallen into a routine, your show either goes off the air for a few weeks or goes into reruns. Watching the entire series on DVD means having to wait until the series is over, but you get to immerse yourself in the story. We tried watching 24 in 24 hours, but couldnt -- it took us more like 72. But we didnt forget what Jack said or did in that time, and it was a much more impactful way to watch that series.
Then there are the classics. I could watch The Shawshank Redemption at least once a month, and Im not the only one. Its the top rated movie of all time according to the Internet Movie Database. Sure there are other forms of entertainment worth pursuing. Its great to get outside. But for me, nothing beats setting up the DVD player with a movie Im looking forward to watching, grabbing a snack and a beverage and my wife, and sitting on the couch, being transported to a different place and time for 2 or 3 hours. I love the movies. - 20760
About the Author:
Trevor Allmanson, has been an avid movie buff for over 40 years, has a guide to purchasing the new releases on dvd. You can find out about movies and obtain information about buying the newest dvd releases at his site.
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