The difference between watching a film on DVD or at the cinema
December 7th 2006 22:52
I’ve noticed that I need a lot more willpower when watching a DVD by myself at home. Usually I determine what kind of mood I’m in, what I feel like watching before I toddle up the road and try and find it.
Yesterday was the case; I thought I would be decadent with a DVD, a bar of chocolate and no intentions of picking up the phone if it rang. I chose Jindabyne for its noted beauty and appealing storyline.
What happened? Well, I started cleaning, tidying, blogging, walking around the house with no real aim….anything but watching the DVD. I was niggled by its quietness and subtle dialogue, yet this was one of the reasons why I chose it. I didn’t want a noisy Hollywood film with a predictable ending.
And it’s a new release, I need to watch it by 7pm tonight or I’ve spent fifteen-odd dollars for a DVD that I ploughed though. Why do I do this? Is it just because I have the attention span of a newt or do I get the film assuming it will fill a gap in my life and somehow it doesn’t?
I’m still pondering….and I will watch the DVD this afternoon…..
Yesterday was the case; I thought I would be decadent with a DVD, a bar of chocolate and no intentions of picking up the phone if it rang. I chose Jindabyne for its noted beauty and appealing storyline.
What happened? Well, I started cleaning, tidying, blogging, walking around the house with no real aim….anything but watching the DVD. I was niggled by its quietness and subtle dialogue, yet this was one of the reasons why I chose it. I didn’t want a noisy Hollywood film with a predictable ending.
And it’s a new release, I need to watch it by 7pm tonight or I’ve spent fifteen-odd dollars for a DVD that I ploughed though. Why do I do this? Is it just because I have the attention span of a newt or do I get the film assuming it will fill a gap in my life and somehow it doesn’t?
I’m still pondering….and I will watch the DVD this afternoon…..
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Comment by Lizard68591
The Blog Formerly Known As Saturday Morning Movie Club
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
Thanks for your comments. I watched the DVD this afternoon and thought it was very good. I did everything I needed to do before I sat down, trying to minimise my guilt about being leisurely through the week when most of the world is working.
Your ideas are great, I'll have a look at Blockbuster online, thanks. I generally do see the good ones at the cinema but sometimes it's nice to watch them at home. I think I need to work on my dedication to home-viewing
Comment by Anonymous
Then you can view at your leisure!
Comment by Tracy
Movies and Life
I have thought of that but my machine doesn't do that!! What a pity!
Tracy