I’ve been watching several movies (both old and new) in the past months. I didn’t know I’d enjoy it that much. Watching movies not only relaxes me, but it also broadens my horizons and makes me forget about my problems, albeit temporarily. I noticed that whenever I don’t have work at night, I’d choose from my list of ‘Movies to Watch’ and check if it’s available in my two favorite movie sites: www.stagevu.com and www.zmovie.tv. If that particular movie’s not available, I’d choose another title until I get to watch one. I’m that determined.
Movie watching as a pastime allows me to have ‘me time.’ It sets my mood. It calms my spirit and makes me inspired. I think ‘therapeutic’ is the more appropriate term. I also get a sense of fulfillment after watching a film which I personally chose and whose plot/theme piqued my curiosity and got me thinking. I mean, not all movies have that effect on me. My selection of movies may be limited but I am happy to note that they are all worth watching. Or so I think.
Some people I know have set the number of books they would read this year. For me though, it’s movies. I plan to watch at most 100 movies this 2011. Make that my third goal. The number covers all genres and all sources (e.g. Hollywood,Tagalog, Indie, etc.). The venues or mediums where I would watch the movies such as thru DVDs, cinema houses and online video streaming are all counted. (I actually prefer the comfort of watching movies at home thru online video streaming.)
This early, I’ve already watched some cool movies:
Shake, Rattle and Roll (let’s support the local movie industry, shall we?)
Dalaw (not really my kind of movie…I was just forced to join a friend watch it)
Hachiko ( a dog’s tale, very touching!)
Iron Monkey (shallow plot but very good martial arts choreography)
Amnesia Girl (hmm…for my dose of John Lloyd Cruz)
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame (good plot with interesting twists, nice martial arts choreography)
Are you also fond of watching movies? Any recommendations? 🙂