I have always been a TV and movie addict, ever since I developed the attention span to do so. I mostly watched cartoons, and animated movies, and they were like candy; I always wanted more. Two of my favorite movies were Snow White and Aladdin, and I knew every word to the songs they would sing. Movies were important to me because they told a story, and I could escape reality for 1 to 2 hours by dropping myself right in the middle of it. At school, we learned the hard facts, and the facts of life. At home, I got a break from all the worries and cares of the world to immerse myself in this moving picture, one with vivid colors, amusing dialogue, and amazing songs. It made my imagination soar with the possibilities; I felt like I could do anything I set my mind to.
Though I have been curious how movies, or moving pictures, came to be I never really looked into it. This class can be referred to my introduction into the world of film and film-making. I've also never been a history buff, but the stories behind early moving pictures really inspired interest in learning more. Edward Muybridge and his galloping horse, George Melias and his magic stop-motion films, and Edwin Porter's scenes depicting real life were all so interesting to hear about. It also made me appreciate even more the advances in technology today that allow us to do so much movies, that it can almost take your breath away.
Presently, I'm still in love with all movies, from the goriest horror movie to the sweetest romance. If a movie is anything like reading a great book, and I love it, then I probably won't mind watching it, or at least giving it a chance. Sadly, I'm a busy student right now, so I don't necessarily get to watch everything I'd like to, but I treasure the moments I get to escape reality again in a theater or just my living room. Now, I feel like knowing what goes on behind-the-scenes in making a movie (or creating a masterpiece) will cause me to appreciate them that much more. Or maybe I'll be much more critical of them. But either way, I'm ready and willing to take the challenge and complete this journey. I'll be that much better for it when I do.
Let me first say that Aladdin is irrefutably the most incredible movie of all time. Having that said, I feel you when it comes to being too busy to watch a lot of movies these days. It certainly makes me think back to simpler days when I could just crash on the couch after school and turn on the tv or pop in a movie. *sigh*
ReplyDeleteWith escape being your primary joy in entering the world of movies, do you think you'll be able to appreciate movies that don't offer that same experience? That are less interested in sweeping you away into another world?
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