One more movie post, and then we’ll get back to business.

I just got done doing the “two weeks of terror” thing, and wanted to post a little something about the art of watching a movie.

Now, it may seem odd that I post this, because “watching a movie” takes no more effort than, say, “looking out the window”. In fact, depending on if the sun is in your eyes or not, the movie might be infinitely easier. 

But to me, there’s a profound difference between watching a movie, and watching a movie. 

Most people simply watch movies. But a few watch movies. Here’s the difference (besides the overly clever use of italics):

• You can watch a movie over a few sittings. Just pause the DVD and come back later.
• You watch a movie in one sitting. Straight through.  
  
  
• You can watch a movie with interruptions. Kids, phone, dinner, etc.
• You watch a movie with no interruptions. Go away.
  
  
• You can watch a movie with friends - you goof, yell at the screen, comment, etc.
• Watching a movie with friends is hard, unless they are watching it also.

You probably get the point. In other words, when you watch a movie, you actually carve out time to really watch it. And you allow yourself to get absorbed in it. You understand the characters, what’s going on, etc - the movie gets your full attention.

Now, whether I watch a film or simply watch one depends on the film. I merely watch “Transformers 2″. But I watch “The Seventh Seal.” To me, it’s really the only way you can truly enjoy such a film.

I’ve been told by people “I wish I could get into movies like you do”.

Well, it’s easy - just watch them.