Things I've Learned When Watching Movies

Here are the things I've experienced and learned in my lifetime of watching films. Remember, each movie viewer is unique and some tips might not apply. But most of the tips I will you have worked on my friends and family. I hope this will make your viewing experience an awesome one.

#1 Choose Your Movie Buddy

"No man is an island" and this also applies to watching your films. But there are viewing companions that can make it very annoying or worse. Watch a movie with someone that has equal interests as you, most likely, someone who also likes the movie.

My best movie buddy is my sister. We have the same tastes and we have most faves in common. We always call each other when we see movies that we love and we'll watch it together.


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#2 It's Ok to Read the Summary at the Back

Don't worry, there are no spoilers;The summary at the back of your DVD cover doesn't tell the whole story, but it gives you enough info to know if the movie is worth watching. It gives you great chances of choosing the right movie in a DVD rental store. Other than the back of the cover, there's the internet which has more than enough info that will guide you in your viewing.

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#3 Satisfy You Curiosity

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There are times that I miss parts of movies and I always wonder what happened. And I can't help it to wonder all that time. It makes me uneasy that I don't know what happened in the story. The only option I have is to satisfy my curiousity. Might as well watch it again or read the movie plot in some website (It's your choice). Not knowing can make you go a bit crazy at one point. It's always better to find it out rather than to let your thoughts be.

# 4 Bring Back Old Times
Having a DVD copy has a purpose - So you can watch it again! Most upcoming movies don't beat the faves. Watching them the second time makes you love the movies more and makes you wanna watch it AGAIN!! and it can give you the best memories. I always go down the memory lane and cherish those old movies I love.

#5 Don't Read the Book
Most movies nowadays came from books cherished by readers. But reading the original always brings you into noticing flaws in the movie. The more you say "that's not in the book!" and "where's the funny scene from the book!?" the more you end up ignoring the art of the movie story telling which I think brings you the enjoyment. And, the more you criticize, the more your movie buddies are annoyed... worse, they might hate you for it. You don't want to lose friends over a movie, do you?

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If you've read the book already, just try to be a good movie buddy. And remember, you can't fit the whole book into a movie; there will always be differences. deal with it. (Note: I don't have anything against novels/book/book writers).

Last but not the least..
#6 Be Yourself
Always watch the movie out of your tastes and curiosity; never watch a movie because it's "In" or the new thing, and deep down you were just forced to watch it. You are forced because your friends think it's "cool" and you're afraid that they might laugh at you or consider you as the "odd" one of the group. The movies you were forced to watch doesn't get you entertained enough. If you like some nerdy-sci-fi movies go ahead and watch them; don't be ashamed. The only situation that you are actually entertained by what you are forced to watch is that you happened to like it.

This tips are only from my opinion.

-Aoi :)

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