For years I have
marked Christmas by going to the movie theater and enjoying a new release. This
all stems from my career in t.v. and how I would often have to work on
Christmas Day or the day after and was therefore unable to properly celebrate
at any time of gathering. I started going to movies because this was something
I could do for myself, by myself. I enjoy stories of all kinds and I do not
have any hang ups about going to the theater by myself. After all, why would I
need a friend there if I am not planning to talk during the movie.
The earliest memory
I have of this tradition was seeing Benjamin Button in the theater while I was
in Memphis. However, I do know that the facts don't line up since I was living
in Indianapolis for Christmas of 2008, the year in which this movie was released.
Nonetheless, the best movies of the season typically come out. It's a great
time to see some of the best of the year without having to wade through crowded
theaters.
This year will be no
different. I plan to see a movie, although I am not sure which film I will make
it to. I guess that depends on my family. This year I am actually able to spend
Christmas with my family and my niece and nephews have different tastes in
movies. So plan A is to take her to see Into the Woods and plan B is to take
the boys to see The Interview. I want to see both of these and I know that I
will eventually see them both, but there is only enough time for one on that
day.
My apologies to anyone who thought this would be a blog about watching Christmas movies instead of movies on Christmas. Shame on you for thinking that though. You obviously don't know me! I don't particularly like Christmas movies.
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