I really do love the theatre whether that’s movies or live theatre. I’m sure there are those that would never put the two words in the same sentence, I do because I really enjoy the… ok, escapism. For a few hours I can sit back and merely appreciate what I’m watching. Duly note the word, appreciate, because that’s the core of the escapism. Besides, why sit through something that is boring, in poor taste, or simply a waste of time?
My taste in movies really is quite classical. I thoroughly enjoy the movies of the 40’s – such great fun and one’s sensibilities aren’t threatened. Actually, I grew up with movies and books rather than television. Really don’t see any loss. A great family treat was when all of us would head off together – I believe we saw “The African Queen” 3 times in 3 different theatres. As I got older, movies meant meeting my friends to watch cowboys and Indians on Friday nite and musicals on Sunday afternoon.
Movies, today, can be described by one adjective – gratuitous. There’s a whole lot of gratuitous going on… you can add your own noun. Which is, in my humble opinion, too bad. The King’s English has also taken a beating. Again sad, because I think English is a beautiful language. Not in the ‘romance’ beauty but in the ability to explain, teach the breadth of description.
I remember my Mom saying that swearing merely reduced you to the lowest possible educational level. Why would you want to use an expletive? Obviously there are notable exceptions to that last question but pandering seems to be the order of the day. However, when you do discover a little jewel – ohhhh the joy.
