Fun with Film, Take 2

It’s getting colder here in the Northeast – the perfect excuse to indulge my movie-going addiction. Yesterday I even hit a new personal best: I saw two different films, in two different theaters, in two different towns, on the same day.

Just for the record, I didn't wake up thinking, "Gee, I really hope that I can spend 30 minutes watching the same five previews – twice – for movies that won't be out 'til April." I had plans to catch a single movie – a 2:35 pm screening of “The Queen” – with my sister and daughter at one of the only theaters near us still showing it. That morning, however, my husband informed us that he’d really really like to see the new James Bond movie in a different nearby multi-plex, and would we want to go see that instead? No, actually, we wouldn't. So guess who was guilted into rushing home after “The Queen,” taking a power nap, and heading out again for the 7:05 show of “Casino Royale?”

So, how were they? All I can say is, why do moviemakers even pretend that men and women want to see the same kinds of stuff? (For the record, yes, I know I am being very un-PC here perpetuating sexual stereotypes, and that lots of men appreciate a light romantic comedy and scores of women really enjoy the 007 movies, but…so be it.) Anyway, I LOVED “The Queen” (review to come in future post) but I am quite confident that my husband would’ve preferred spending five hours blacktopping the driveway than five minutes watching the royals dither over Diana. He and my seven preteen boy row-mates (it was so packed that we couldn’t even get seats together, though then again, maybe that was a good thing), LOVED the 007 movie, and me? Well, hate is a strong word but let’s just say that blacktopping has its charms.

You know, I remember feeling downright delirious when my kids were finally old enough to go sit by themselves in the latest Disney drivel being shown down the hall while my husband and I saw a grown-up film in the same multi-plex. So how about this, my genius idea for more compatible movie-viewing coupledom? Same sex auditoriums to be located side-by-side and offering simultaneous showings of suitable titles. So I could see the latest chick flick while he watches the newest gory guy release, and we could meet afterwards for co-ed dinner.

Then again, maybe that’s why God invented DVD players and Dominoes pizza delivery.

Comments

I agree wholeheartedly. And even at home, we cannot seem to agree on what to watch on the huge tv with the Comcast on demand box. Yecch..right now my husband and 15 year old son are salivating over some Harry Potter "first time on HBO" movie. Kinda ruins my Sunday night, since I am relegated to one of the smaller tvs in the house, without all the choices. I took my 18 year old daughter to see "Babel" last weekend...the husband would have hated it. (besides loving Bond, Potter, Starwars etc., he also eschews anything "depressing")

mom I think you spelled Dominios wrong but I don't know

You reminded me of the hundreds of movies my BFF and I used to watch when we were in HS and College - we'd race all over town on Sundays, catching 2-3 1/2 price movies in one day. Of course, we can't name even THREE movies we saw on those binges...My boyfriend likes chick flicks and I'm into the super-hot new Bond. We've seen "In Her Shoes" AND "The Departed" together. I know, I'm lucky!!

Like your hubby and son, I too have no desire to watch the royals dither over Diana..and I LOVED the new James Bond movie (although I confess I had to cover my eyes a few times during the really scary parts). Finally a Bond to equal Sean Connery!

It's hard to believe that 007 and The Queen are both British. I loved "The Queen" but I would have walked out of the new 007 movie if I didn't want to leave my date (and also my "ride") behind.

I can't remember the last movie I saw in the theater, but I think Hillary Duff was in it. Between the end of soccer season, the beginning of basketball season, school meetings and concerts and the annual pre-holiday panic, I doubt I will see the inside of the cinema soon. However, my husband managed to catch a late night showing of "Borat" with his buddies. All I can say is, bring on James Bond; at least he is easy on the eyes and doesn't spew bathroom humor.

I'm waiting for the day that I get to see a movie without animated cars, penguins or monsters in it.
Sigh.

Someone help me please?! I'm really having a hard time figuring out what the abbreviations (if thats what they're still called) stand for such as: un-PC,BFF, ecc.
Is just me or is it because at 47 years old you just don't get it?!

There is a reason we have eight televisions in our house for a family of three plus a dog.