COURSE BLOG for GWSS 3307: Feminist Film/Media Studies (Fall 2007)

I value films more than television. Right now, I don't have cable because I cannot afford it and I don't really have the time, but I kind of prefer it that way. I admit that every once in awhile it is nice to go back home and sit in front of the TV for hours and I do really love some shows, but overall I enjoy films more. I feel like there is a lot more quality in films (but that also depends on the films).

I used to go to the theater a lot more than I do now. I would say on average I used to go to the theater at least twice a month. Now I see a movie in the theater maybe once a month. This is because I have less spending money now that I am in college, but I also feel like I am not as interested in most of the movies that come out in the theater; I can usually wait to rent most of them. This probably has to do with the fact that if I do hear about a new film, it is most likely a big budget one that can afford to advertise on billboards and other places that I just happen to come across, and a lot of times I feel like I can take it or leave it with these films. I don’t have as much time to research new indie films that aren’t as well advertised, so therefore I don’t know about them to want to go see them. When I do happen to read an article about a new indie movie, then I may be interested enough to go to the theater. The same goes for film festivals, I have always wanted to go to a film festival and watch rare films all day (especially to see more documentaries), but I haven’t found the time. I finally was able to attend one of the screenings at the last Minneapolis film fest, and I really enjoyed it.

As far as online films go, I try not to spend a lot of time on the internet because I feel like it’s a waste, so I never seek out You Tube videos or indie films online, although I’m sure I would enjoy seeing what’s out there.