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Originally Posted by neverending
I hardly ever watch movies I've already seen anymore. I used to quite frequently, but I don't have as much time as I used to, so when I sit down to pay attention to a movie I want something I've never seen before. There are just too many films I haven't seen.
When looking for something to watch, I look for an interesting sounding story or idea coupled with actors/directors I like. I want to see something that will hold my interest, so I need a well written script and good actors that bring the script to life.
I also watch a fair amount of indie films because I enjoy discovering new talent I wasn't aware of before.
I'm mainly focused on drama these days as well. Mindless action for action's sake never did appeal to me. I will watch a bad movie if I think it has potential for amusement.
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And lately, you have been watching some very good modern movies too, which is commendable because you are making an effort to come out of your shell and appreciate modern movies too. I am glad you are giving them a chance, and spending some quality time too.
Focusing on drama these days? Is it like a trend or a mindset for you, NE? Like maybe, watched 1 war movie, so I ll watch 3-4 more? or like 1-2 horror flicks interspersed between a comedy run isnt bad at all?
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Originally Posted by jenna26
Yeah, it all depends on my mood.
Sometimes, I just don't want to think too much. I want to watch a movie that will just allow me to turn my brain off. Other times, I want to watch something that makes me think, makes me cry, makes me laugh....etc. I can't even really explain it any better than that.
I watch more horror than anything though, really, that's just usually what I am in the mood for. When I watch films I usually just want to have fun (cheesy, bad horror or horror comedies) or I want to be "scared" (though scared is probably technically the wrong word, since I am not REALLY scared) in a safe way.
Most of the ones I have not gotten around to, the must watch ones, are just because I want to be in a mood where I will give it the appreciation it deserves. My mood can often KILL a movie for me. If I watch any kind of movie in the wrong mood, I may hate it. The only movie I can think of, that I can just pop in, no matter what my mood and enjoy? Evil Dead 2. Its why its my favorite movie.
So, basically I read the back, if the storyline seems to fit my mood for that night, I pop it in. I am sometimes wrong...LOL....;) Sometimes, I think about what I have heard here or elsewhere, and if it seems like it might fit, I go for it. But then there are some movies that I KNOW will fit that mood, sometimes I just want something familiar.
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Ergo, a re-run of an old favorite.
I am sure most of us do that a lot, too. You are one of the most diverse movie watchers I know of, Jenna. And I know you give bad (or cheesy, as you call em) movies a chance too. Its good to appreciate all sorts of flicks but, yes, basically your mood and tone governs it all.
What about your bad mood though? Can a movie actually rectify the situation and make you feel better, if you are feeling low/angry/pissed off?