TMI Tuesday: At The Movies

1. Why do you go to the movies?

a. To feel
b. To think
c. To escape
d. To enjoy the air conditioning

Generally, I go to the movies to escape, I suppose. It's more like to relax, enjoy, and be entertained. I have also been known to go simply to enjoy the a/c. When Jasper and I were married about six months, we made a trip out to NYC. We stayed in a tiny little hotel room in Times Square. In June. Without any air conditioning. Or maybe there was, but it was still so fucking hot. We were there for a week, and we spent the better part of the first several days walking around the city. Everyday, we ended up in Battery Park. Not sure how or why, but we did, and if you know anything about Manhattan, Battery Park and Times Square aren't exactly nearby each other. Especially in the dog days of June. By Day 5, we were exhausted. We spent the last couple days of our vacation across the street at the movie theater. It was always crowded, and the other patrons were often annoying at best, but we were able to get some brief reprieve from the oppressive heat.

2. In the last six months, have you viewed more movies at home or at the movie theatre?

Definitely at home.

3. What was the last movie you watched at home? At the theatre?

At home? How Do You Know. While there were some great lines, I definitely wouldn't recommend this movie. The story was pretty lame and slow moving.

At the theatre? Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Yesterday, I posted a little review here, so I'll just leave it with a simple I loved it and would definitely recommend it to all my readers.

4. Which do you enjoy most in a movie?

a. Two beings battling to death such as Godzilla and Mothra (or any foe), Gladiator
b. Car chase scene such as Ronin, Fast & the Furious
c. Major heist such as Italian Job, Ocean's Eleven, Snatch
d. Epic battle scene such as Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings: Two Towers

Absolutely not D. (I haven't even seen either of those movies) or really A. B. has some great possibilities, and I would probably enjoy it, but C. would have to be my favorite. I love to watch all the planning that goes into pulling off the heist!

5. In your opinion, which movie(s) have the best or most enjoyable sex scenes?

I can't really think of any specific movies. *gasp* I guess I don't really watch movies for the sex scenes. *sigh* Speaking in generalities though, I'd say movies when the sex scene is the culmination of some action-packed sequence/storyline or perhaps something in a romantic comedy.

6. Which of these is your favorite Hollywood movie plot?a. Boy meets girl
b. The Jesus Story (apocalyptic; someone is saving the world)
c. Fish out of Water
d. Buddy movie

I guess I'll go with A on this one. :)

7. What is your favorite movie genre? (Thriller, comedy, action/adventure, drama, mystery, fright, etc.)

Not sure I really have a favorite genre. My least favorite is science fiction, though. Or really anything mystical. Not a big horror or scary movie fan, either. I'm pretty much good with a romantic comedy, comedy, action/adventure, drama or mystery. If the story is good and not too slow, I'll probably enjoy it.

8. In movies, what makes you cry?

a. mistreatment of a prime, likeable character
b. gushy, mushy romance (e.g., marriage proposals, couple finally proclaim their love)
c. very scary jump-out-at-you, make-you-pee-your-pants scenes
d. anyone or anything dying

Absolutely, without a doubt D. Sometimes A or B as well.

Bonus: What is your favorite movie? Why?

This is a tough one because I have so many favorites! I adore Notting Hill. I love the story and the cinematography is terrific. I love The Notebook and Can't Buy Me Love because they both will always, without a doubt, make me cry at the end, and sometimes I just want a movie that will do that. I've enjoyed watching Pleasantville many, many times. I think there are a lot of messages in that movie, plus I love the use of black and white as well as color, and Reese is also just adorable. Dirty Dancing is fun because I just love watching couples dance. I love the Ocean's Eleven movies because of the yummy men and all the planning that goes into the heists (as mentioned earlier). There are probably lots more, but I think that's good for now.