Combining two life loves: the cinema and a baby
July 28th 2011 04:26
Babies and cinemas
Well, if you’re like me, combining the two major loves in your life can be a bit tricky. Mine are films and my family. Having recently had my second boy has re-opened the Mums and Bubs door. With my first nutter, I saw a few films and made the catastrophic mistake of seeing films that were too intense and complicated for my delicate post-labour brain. As a result, I fell asleep and cannot even remember what films they were. As I can’t prove my point, you’ll just have to believe me.
This time around, I’m going to choose more carefully. And shock of horrors, I might have to see films that are more mainstream than alternative. This could mean films with a more simplistic storyline, perhaps even bordering on predictability. Hmm, this of course, goes against my cinematic core and will be a massive adjustment, but to use a cliché, beggars can’t be choosers. I’m at the mercy of a few elements: sleep deprivation, brain drain, finding a babysitter for my toddler and local cinema offerings.
My first foray into this round of Mums and Bubs was to see Bridesmaids a few weeks ago. It went well; I snorted and guffawed my way through it. I stayed awake and my baby didn’t, it was perfect. I even ate chocolate. Wiig’s witty dilemmas amused and entertained me successfully. I’ll be doing it again soon, woo hoo.
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Comment by Bryn
Horrorphile
I found The Trip funnier.
I laughed more often in The Hangover.
I know it's a "chick flick" but still, if it's a really good comedy that shouldn't matter.
Comment by Anonymous
May the gods of cinema (or is that Gods of cinema?) be merciful inproviding opportunities to indulge your love (or combine your loves).
R
Comment by Michaelie Clark
Flick Wit
Mich
Comment by Always Eighteen
Always Eighteen
Movies have always been an important tradition for my dad and I.