Experiencing a classic movie during a different stage of life
This fall, a friend of mine started inviting the girls over to re-experience favourite films, enjoy movie-related appetizers and have a social. She lets each of us choose movies, which range from true classics to cult classics, and our selections air in her basement theatre every two weeks.
Initially, I thought what a great idea. Perhaps I’ll meet new people and be introduced to films I wouldn’t have necessarily chosen on my own.
I was right on those accounts, but something completely unexpected also happened. Turns out I experience films in a different way at this stage of my life, compared to let’s say when I was in university, high school or whatever.
Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised, but I find it fascinating that I take note of things I would have missed all those years ago, or that I can relate to characters in new and odd ways. Back in the day, I likely paid more attention to the soundtracks, eye-candy actors, fashions and one-liners.
Sure, the lit major in me watched for symbolism back then, but now I seem to appreciate these works of art on a few extra levels, not to say that I no longer notice the musical scores, the outfits, and classic catch phrases.
Last night’s flick was “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and a few weeks ago we watched “To Kill a Mockingbird.” What a joy to re-connect with these stories, even if it is through a surprisingly different lens of life experience. Add in some mimosas, homemade pastries, great company and loads of laughs…
AWESOME!
P.S. Any classic movie suggestions for me?
Initially, I thought what a great idea. Perhaps I’ll meet new people and be introduced to films I wouldn’t have necessarily chosen on my own.
I was right on those accounts, but something completely unexpected also happened. Turns out I experience films in a different way at this stage of my life, compared to let’s say when I was in university, high school or whatever.
Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised, but I find it fascinating that I take note of things I would have missed all those years ago, or that I can relate to characters in new and odd ways. Back in the day, I likely paid more attention to the soundtracks, eye-candy actors, fashions and one-liners.
Sure, the lit major in me watched for symbolism back then, but now I seem to appreciate these works of art on a few extra levels, not to say that I no longer notice the musical scores, the outfits, and classic catch phrases.
Last night’s flick was “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and a few weeks ago we watched “To Kill a Mockingbird.” What a joy to re-connect with these stories, even if it is through a surprisingly different lens of life experience. Add in some mimosas, homemade pastries, great company and loads of laughs…
AWESOME!
P.S. Any classic movie suggestions for me?
So true. Thx!
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