Thursday, 12 April 2012

All about the movies!



I am a movie freak I would have to say, I would watch almost any and every thing. I often go for the more substance filled genre, period or dramatic films.  Action and light, almost nonsensical comedies fall out of my favored category of film.
I usually watch with an intent eye and discerning ear, waiting for the sloppy line or the lack of attention paid to detail during production. I choose film by cast, director, setting, producers not particularly in that order.  I do have my favorites. I love to see new and fresh unknown actors step on scene and do it like a pro.  Some of my favorite directors and producers are Ridley Scott- Gladiator. Steven Spielberg- Warhorse, Anthony Minghella- Cold Mountain just to name a few.
Actors Ashley Jude, Kate Winslet, Hillary Swank, Natalie Portman, Drew Barrymore, Charlize Theron, Taraji P. Henson, Kate Blanchett , Johhny Depp, Leonardo Di Caprio, Morgan Freeman, Ralph Fiennes, Cillian Murphy, Hugo Weaving, Ryan Gosling… I can go on for days. Note that they have all had their ups and downs and very down moments.
I think the magic of the movies is a very necessary one, it transports us, takes us on a journey that in reality would never happen to us, or that we would never have the chance to experience. It shows us the possible and the impossible. Shows us the real power, the strength of the human spirit, it shows us for who we really are sometimes despicable, heartless stupid, carelessly in love, wanting.
Movies are the perfect combination of sound and motion. Joy and sorrow. Good and bad.  Peace and war. It is not to be underestimated. It is life scripted. It can be ideals for us all. It can force you to explore the whole you inside and out. Take the time, popcorn is great, plunge into another world.


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