Media
How do I consume my media? I would have to say that I am more of a T.V. and movie rental person than anything else.
I never feel as though I can justify the seven dollars that it takes to go see a movie, I spend enough money on the weekends in a drunken stupor that I should never spend money elsewhere. But when I do go to movies it is usually with a friend who frequently goes to see big budget comedies. The last movie I went to see in theaters was the Simpson’s Movie. Which I was surprised by, I really liked it.
I especially enjoy the experience of the movie theater. There is something about being in a huge, cold room filled with people reeking of buttery popcorn, which apparently gives you cancer, and experiencing the story that enfolds on screen. The movies I am drawn to are usually kind of serious and depressing or just kind of strange. But as my moods change so do my movie tastes. There is always room for a good/bad romantic comedy or a zombie flick.
I would like to attend more screenings of local films or smaller festivals around town, I am not quite sure where to look, but would like to become more involved. I’m drawn to independent or smaller films as well.
I am also a huge fan of streamed television shows online. Weeds became one of my favorites last year. And I am not ashamed to admit that I watched a few episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark? This year my roommates and I just discovered we have several movie channels and an excessive amount of cable. So I’ll probably be sucked in, as I was last year. Trapped in marathons of Miami Ink, The Girls Next Door and Top Chef, I may never need to go to class again.
As far as my experience with media watching and this class. I fear I am rarely up to date with media. I tend to be one of those creeps a half step behind everyone else in news about what’s hip. But my tastes reflect my personality, kind of all over the place. Hopefully this class can direct my critical movie watching skills.