The other day in class we talked about how our class watched
Citizen Kane. Our teachers noticed that, for the most part, there was constant chatter among classmates while the movie was playing. I noticed this too, and I certainly participated in the chatter. We decided that the reason we conversed during the movie was because of the way films are "viewed" today. Today, movies are accessible on TV, the internet, iPods, and in theaters. Because we are surrounded by movies in the media, they have become less sacred to our generation. Some people in the class mentioned that when they watch movies at home, they prefer to work on something else because it would waste too much time to devote their entire attention on just the movie. Watching movies, in a sense, has become a lot like watching television; you don't have to watch it all in one sitting or with complete silence. Because movies are so accessible, they can be watched anywhere while doing anything. When you go to the theater, there is an entirely different atmosphere. The crowd watching SHOULD be quiet, and devoting their attention to the movie. For me, I like to watch movies with this atmosphere, and I would never watch a movie like TV. I like to enjoy films with silence and a blanket. Does the way you watch a movie matter?
On a side note, we also talked about how we listen to music. Some people said that they only listen to music with their full attention, and never in the background or as ambiance. Funny thing is, I've been listening to
this the entire time that I wrote this blog post...
I found that whole line of conversation we had very interesting. And I admitted (As many people already knew) that I talk a whole heck of a lot during movies, no matter if I'm interested in them or not. But, later that night, there was a new episode of Glee on and I was suuuper excited because I love glee. Anyway, I was with my mom and we were both watching it and all of a sudden my dad starts asking me to go to the store to get him a diet coke and I yelled at him for talking, because up until that point I had been silent, because the episode was so intense/sad. I thought about why I don't let movies get the same silence from me? and I think it is that I feel so connected to the story lines in Glee, that I see a little of myself in every character, while watching Citizen Kane, I can't really connect with every character on screen. SO.. I guess I like to watch movies where I can't be yelled at for talking :)but I don't think it really matters how you watch a movie as long as you watch it (legally) and enjoy it
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